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Can Andrew Cuomo Win NYC Mayoral Race? Former Governor Thinks He Can, Bettors Not So Sure
Casino.org
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July 15, 2025
Posted on: July 15, 2025, 12:02h. Last updated on: July 15, 2025, 09:12h. Andrew Cuomo is remaining in the NYC mayoral race The former governor of New York will run as an independent this November NY Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani is the betting...
First West Nile Virus Cases of 2025 Detected in Greece
Greek City Times
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July 10, 2025
The National Public Health Organisation (EODY) has confirmed the first cases of West Nile virus infection in Greece for 2025, raising public health concerns as the country enters peak mosquito season. According to an official statement issued this...
First-ever malaria treatment for babies approved, rollout expected in Africa soon
The Indian Express
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July 8, 2025
In a major milestone, Swiss authorities have approved Coartem Baby, the first-ever malaria treatment specifically designed for babies and very young children. Developed by pharmaceutical company Novartis, the new formulation is reportedly set to...
From ambition to action: How Africa’s homegrown agricultural strategies are forging a path to food security and prosperity
News Ghana
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July 15, 2025
Africa’s agricultural landscape presents both great potential and significant challenges. The continent has strong farming communities and diverse agricultural areas. These factors offer the ability to feed its growing population and drive...
Another rat race
Dawn
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July 13, 2025
WHEN I moved to the US in 2016 for graduate school there were two things I struggled with: understanding how health insurance works and understanding why I had to list my race on all kinds of forms. I understand the US government collects racial...
Activist urges parliament to prioritize 2025/26 budget amid economic crisis
Eye Radio
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July 16, 2025
Author: Obaj Okuj | Published: 3 hours ago Ter Manyang, the Executive Director of the Juba-based Center for Peace and Advocacy or CPA - COURTESY Ter Manyang, Executive Director of the Centre for Peace and Advocacy, told Eye Radio this morning that...
Zohran Mamdani’s last name reflects centuries of intercontinental trade, migration and cultural exchange
The Conversation
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July 14, 2025
When Zohran Mamdani announced his candidacy for mayor of New York City, political observers noted his progressive platform and legislative record. But understanding the Democratic candidate’s background requires examining the rich cultural...
16 arrested over violence in NRM primaries
Independent (Uganda)
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July 9, 2025
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Police Force arrested 16 suspects in connection with a wave of election-related violence that marred the ongoing NRM party primaries across several districts. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the...
NBA superstar Kawhi Leonard to grace the 2025 Giants of Africa Festival
Citizen TV Kenya
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July 16, 2025
Two-time NBA champion and multi-time all-star Kawhi Leonard has been added to this year's star-studded lineup for the Giants of Africa Festival 2025, which is scheduled for July 26th - August 2nd, 2025. The LA Clippers forward will mentor youth...
President Museveni Leads World Population Day Celebrations in Kayunga, Emphasizes Economic Transformation Through PDM
UBC - Uganda Broadcasting Corporation
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July 11, 2025
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Friday 11th, July 2025, officiated at the national celebrations to mark World Population Day at Busaana County Grounds in Kayunga District. The event, held under the theme: “Promoting Population Health and...
Educationists urge govt to establish fund for science students
Observer
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July 16, 2025
Education stakeholders have called on the government to establish innovation funds to support secondary school science students in transforming their projects into market- ready products. The appeal was made during the National Science Fair held...
100 Days of UEDCL: Big promises, blackouts, and boiling frustrations
Independent (Uganda)
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July 10, 2025
UEDCL engineers delivering transformers on site. PHOTO URN Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) marks 100 days since taking over the national power distribution network from Umeme, the...
Opposition posters defaced during Museveni’s PDM tour
Independent (Uganda)
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July 10, 2025
A torn and vandalized campaign poster at Nansana Division headquarters. PHOTO URN Wakiso, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Hundreds of campaign posters of opposition candidates in Wakiso District have been defaced as President Yoweri Museveni continues...
UPDF announces massive recruitment program
Red Pepper
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July 4, 2025
The recruitment process will be conducted in two phases: Online Application Phase All aspiring candidates must submit their applications Online through the official UPDF Recruitment Portal recruitment.updf.go.ug Candidates applying online will be...
Bankers seek options to overcome high transfer costs of remittances
Independent (Uganda)
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July 11, 2025
UBA Chairman Kakeeto says there is need to focus efforts ensuring maximum benefits of remittances to the country Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Inflows from Ugandans based outside the country increased to $1.4 billion, or about sh5 trillion,...
BRICS+ membership: A crossroads for Nigeria’s non-aligned stance
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 16, 2025
As global power dynamics continue to shift and traditional alliances face increasing scrutiny, Nigeria finds itself at a critical juncture, torn between its historical ties to the West and emerging opportunities in the Global South. Opinions are...
Moderna announces promising efficacy results from mRNA flu vaccine trial
CIDRAP
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June 30, 2025
African health officials are tracking an encouraging decline in some of the region’s most recent mpox hot spots, including Sierra Leone, which over the past few months has reported a surge that came with spread of the clade 2b virus to some West...
Ayra Starr joins Giants of Africa Festival 2025
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 16, 2025
Nigeria’s music superstar, Ayra Starr, has joined the 2025 Giant of Africa Festival, an event organised by the non-profit organisation to empower African youths through basketball. Giant of Africa founder, Masai Ujiri, yesterday, announced the...
Big; bigger; biggest: IN Groupe CEO plots course with more digital ID tools
Biometric Update
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July 15, 2025
The completed acquisition of Idemia Smart Identity by IN Groupe earlier this month is the latest in a series of transactions that have consolidated the upper echelon of companies developing biometrics and digital identity technologies. Toppan...
Nigeria: NMCN inducts 365 foreign-trained nurses
Blueprint Newspapers Limited
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July 3, 2025
The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) has inducted 365 foreign-trained nurses into the profession. Nursing graduates from 15 foreign institutions completed their adaptation program in 10 Nigerian universities in Bachelor of Nursing...