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Neither Blackbeard nor Drake: this was the ‘King of the Caribbean’
AS
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July 5, 2025
When we talk about pirates, privateers, buccaneers, or filibusters, the same British names always come up: Henry Morgan, Blackbeard, Calico Jack... ruthless, unscrupulous men who ravaged the Caribbean Sea with blood and fire, seized immeasurable...
Struggle for the Freedom Charter goes on
Mail & Guardian
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July 5, 2025
Hope: The Freedom Charter was adopted on 26 June 1955 at Kliptown in Soweto. Its contents were drawn from submission from people all over South Africa. The Freedom Charter was adopted in Kliptown 70 years ago, on 26 June 1955. Thousands of...
Healthy growth of listings on major African bourses
Zawya
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The Ethiopian Securities Ex- change (ESX) has seen more than birr 377bn ($2.6bn) worth of money market transactions in five months since it started providing a trading platform for interbank short-term lend- ing last October. At the time of going...
LIST: Where to watch fireworks displays in northeast Indiana
WPTA - Indiana
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July 3, 2025
(WPTA) - Communities in 21Country have planned dazzling fireworks shows to celebrate the Fourth of July. RELATED: American Red Cross sharing safety tips ahead of 4th of July | Humane Fort Wayne shares tips on how to prepare your pet for the 4th of...
IS AFRICA READY FOR THE SUPPLY CHAINS WAR?
This Day
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July 5, 2025
Supply chains are no longer just economic arteries but potential vectors of attack, warns CHETA NWANZE The ongoing military confrontation between Iran and Israel marks a dangerous new strategic era with far-reaching implications for the African...
Dandadan: Season 2, Episode 2 Release Date & Where to Watch
Game Rant
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July 4, 2025
Summary Dandadan Season 2, episode 2 premieres on July 11, 2025, with international streaming available earlier at 9:00 a.m. (ET). Dandadan is available on multiple streaming platforms like Hulu, Netflix, Crunchyroll, and more worldwide. Fans have...
Fela Kuti: Nigeria’s soft power and cultural diplomat on the world stage
The Cable
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June 30, 2025
As Nigeria celebrates her democratic journey and continues to position herself as a credible and guiding voice on the global stage, I cannot help but reminisce on the dominant and ever-present legacy of Fela Anikulapoti Kuti – a one-man movement...
Zim in AUSC Region 5 beach volley semis
NewsDay Zimbabwe
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The Zimbabwean teams’ strong performance in the round-robin stage has set them up for a podium finish. ZIMBABWE’S Under-19 beach volleyball teams are making waves at the African Union Sports Council Region 5 (AUSC R-5) Games, with both the men’s...
The world’s nine best (and five worst) countries for a road trip
WAtoday
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July 3, 2025
Save Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Got it Normal text sizeLarger text sizeVery large text size This article is part of Traveller’s Holiday Guide to the world’s greatest road trips.See all...
Semedo poised to complete Watford move
Watford Observer
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The Watford Observer reported last week the 20-year-old was close to finalising a move from Udinese and we understand he will sign a five-year permanent deal at Vicarage Road. Striker Vivaldo Semedo is set to complete his move to Vicarage Road...
Rigathi Gachagua set to lead opposition tour of Western Kenya: “Mashemeji twaja”
TUKO
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July 3, 2025
Opposition leaders have launched a two-day tour of Western Kenya starting Thursday, July 3, as they rally support ahead of the 2027 elections The tour, led by Rigathi Gachagua and other top opposition figures, will include multiple stopovers...
What Foreign Aid Cuts Mean for the World’s Worst Displacement Crisis
Foreign Policy
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July 2, 2025
Welcome to Foreign Policy’s Africa Brief. The highlights this week: Sudanese refugees face worsening hunger amid unprecedented aid cuts, analysts remain skeptical of the new peace deal between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda, and...
Alexander Bevilacqua: Who is a Jew?
London Review of Books
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July 10, 2025
In June 1391, an anti-Jewish riot broke out in Seville, prompted by the incendiary preaching of a local priest. Four thousand Jews were murdered, and the violence soon spread to more than ninety Iberian cities. The events of 1391 remain the...
Today in the news: 112 when the fan stopped; Who wanted to stop Montenegro?
Portugal Pulse
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July 4, 2025
Good morning! It’s Friday, July 4, and time to catch up on the headlines making the front pages of national newspapers available on stands today. In the Expresso, the focus is “Israelis constitute 40% of new Portuguese”. Meanwhile, Nascer do Sol...
‘I feel that nowhere is safe’: Stories from inside Mass. communities left reeling by the surge in ICE arrests
The Boston Globe - Massachusetts
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In May, ICE and other federal agents descended on Massachusetts, arresting more than 1,400 people, more than any other month on record — an extraordinary flex of might that shows no sign of stopping. It’s the leading edge of the immigration policy...
Region 5 games roll into life
The Nation Malawi
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July 4, 2025
Malawi Under-20 women and men’s national football teams are out to shrug off fatigue as they set out on their respective Cosafa Under-20 Championship campaigns in Windhoek, Namibia, this afternoon. The tournament will be part of the Africa Union...
Decolonization and the Struggle for Justice: 70 Years of Freedom Charter
The Palestine Chronicle
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July 4, 2025
The Freedom Charter. (Photo: video grab) By Ronnie Kasrils The Freedom Charter of South Africa was born of struggle. It must now be defended and renewed through struggle. The Freedom Charter was adopted in Kliptown on June 26, 1955, seventy years...
Where to watch fireworks in the Fort Wayne area this July Fourth
WANE - Indiana
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July 3, 2025
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- The Fourth of July Holiday is right around the corner, and those who are celebrating this year might be asking, Where is the nearest fireworks show? Not to worry, WANE 15 has you covered. Enjoy your day off, eating hot...
Paying tribute to Sebastião Salgado
Amateur Photographer
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July 3, 2025
Legendary documentary photographer Sebastião Salgado took amazing photos whatever camera he used. Former AP editor Damien Demolder pays tribute to this hugely influential artist, who drew attention to the injustice and suffering of the world’s...
MultiChoice Announces Sale Of SuperSports FC In South Africa Amid Loss Of Revenue In Nigeria, Other Countries
Sahara Reporters
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Pan-African broadcast giant, MultiChoice, has announced the sale of SuperSport United Football Club, its Premier Soccer League (PSL) team in South Africa, as it battles massive financial losses across several African markets. In a statement issued...