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Pep Guardiola’s Symbolic Gesture for Gaza Amputee Team
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has signed Palestinian national team jerseys for “al-Irada FC,” an amputee football team in Gaza. The gesture has gone viral as a symbol of solidarity between the global football elite and local resilient athletes.
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Atletico Madrid Stuns Barcelona 4-0
Atletico Madrid stunned Barcelona with four first-half goals in a chaotic Copa del Rey semi-final first leg, exposing defensive cracks that now haunt the holders before the return fixture.
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Libya: Licensing Awards Signal “Unprecedented Confidence” in Oil
Despite political risks, major international energy firms have signed new licensing deals for oil exploration in Libya for 2026. Experts say the move shows a global shift toward risk-tolerant investing in North Africa’s massive reserves.
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Kenya’s Deputy President Kindiki Assures No Lives Will Be Lost to Drought
DP Kindiki oversaw an emergency coordination meeting in Karen today, declaring that the government will “not spare any resources” to provide water and livestock feed to 23 drought-stricken counties, including Mandera and Wajir.
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Ghana’s Unpaid Cocoa Farmers Forced to Go Hungry as Payment Delays Bite
Thousands of Ghanaian cocoa farmers say they are skipping meals and pulling children from school as months-long payment delays leave them without income for beans already delivered to buyers.
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Nigeria and Indonesia Poised to Overtake Ghana in Cocoa
Market analysts report that Ghana is on the verge of losing its spot as the world’s second-largest cocoa producer. Declining yields due to aging trees and climate change have allowed Nigeria and Indonesia to close the gap.
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Somalia Opens New Ambassadorial Residence in Tanzania, Calling It a Boost to East African Diplomacy
In a move to strengthen East African ties, Somalia officially opened its newly built Ambassadorial residence in Tanzania. Diplomatic officials called it a “revitalization of Somali diplomacy” in the region.
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Kenya and Egypt: Tourism “Blueprints” Shared in New MOU
The Kenyan Ministry of Tourism and Egypt have signed a deal to swap expertise. Kenya will teach Egypt about wildlife conservation and “safari mastery,” while Egypt will train Kenyan personnel in “cultural heritage tourism” and world-class hospitality.
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South African Local Government Leaders Demand Immediate Funding Ahead of Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address
The South African Local Government Association (SALGA) has arrived at Parliament for President Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address. Their message is blunt: no more “diagnoses” municipalities need immediate funding and a “clear roadmap” for the year.
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Ghana & Korea: Landmark “Phage Therapy” Deal Signed
The West Africa Centre for Innovative Research (WAFCIRC) in Kumasi signed a historic deal with South Korea’s MicrobiotiX. They will begin clinical trials in Ghana using viruses (bacteriophages) to kill “superbugs” that have become resistant to standard antibiotics.
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