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GTSC Gets Top West Africa Transport Award
The Voice Gambia
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July 7, 2025
By: Fatou Krubally The Gambia Transport Service Company (GTSC) has been honoured with a prestigious award recognising its excellence in safe, reliable and innovative public transportation, making it the first Gambian company to receive such a...
The VERY different childhoods of two boys raised just four miles apart - and how a single punch after a chance encounter on a Tube escalator ended in tragedy
Daily Mail
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June 29, 2025
Just four miles separated the childhood homes of Sam Winter and Rakeem Miles - yet their upbringings in south east London could not have been more different. Childhood photos show Sam spending his formative years in a stable, nurturing home, while...
Is Trump planning an ‘Africa visa ban’?
Al Jazeera
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June 20, 2025
United States President Donald Trump could significantly expand his travel ban list in the next few weeks to include 36 more countries, 26 of which are in Africa, US media reports say, citing internal government documents. With 10 countries...
Goldstar Air, the wings of Ghana and Belly of America marks ...
Modern Ghana
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The United States and Ghanaian registered company Goldstar Air, a private international airline with an issued Air Carrier Licence (ACL/N-SCH No. 0239) from the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) to operate passenger and cargo flights across...
16-Year-Old Girl Left in Critical Condition After Hit-and-Run Accident
Sierraloaded
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July 7, 2025
A tragic incident occurred on Friday, July 4, 2025, when a white jeep with registration number AXK 619 struck a 16-year-old girl at the Taiama Main Junction. The accident happened around 3:45 PM as the girl was crossing the highway to meet her...
Fourth of July and beyond: Summer events around the Taunton area
Taunton Daily Gazette - Massachusetts
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Fourth of July is just a week away and there's no shortage of ways to celebrate this national holiday in the Taunton-area. Whether you are planning a relaxing day outdoors or gathering with friends and family at a local fireworks display, there is...
Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Bristol County in week ending June 28
Bristol Reporter - Massachusetts
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July 6, 2025
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Allison Clements | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Allison Clements | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across Bristol County selling...
Full List: Ecuador ends visa-free transit for Nigeria, Ghana, 43 others
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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June 21, 2025
Ecuador has announced the immediate cancellation of visa-free airport transit privileges for citizens of 45 countries. Under the new directive, travellers from these countries must now obtain a Visa de Transeúnte (Transit Visa) before passing...
The telling reason why Meghan Markle snubbed Sophie's gracious offer to show her the royal ropes - despite the Queen thinking she had a lot to learn from her
Daily Mail
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June 29, 2025
Although it technically only takes marrying an existing member to join the Royal Family, the skills needed to truly belong take years to learn. Along with hundreds of etiquette rules, they are expected to pick up how to run an army of staff and...
The countries where people are most at risk of rabies and what you need to know
The i paper
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June 19, 2025
A British woman has died from the virus after being scratched by a dog in Morocco. Here are the high-risk countries, how to avoid exposure and what to know about vaccines Travellers may be more concerned about the risk of rabies exposure following...
CAVB anticipates record participation at Africa Championship in Morocco
Ghana News Agency
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June 20, 2025
Accra, June 20, GNA – The 2025 Africa Senior Beach Volleyball Championship is set to see a record participation, as over 25 African countries have confirmed participation. At a press conference held on Friday, in Rabat, Morocco, the President of...
Yeslem Beisat: Championing Sahrawi people’s foreign interests, By Owei Lakemfa
Premium Times
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June 29, 2025
Yeslem Beisat So, what is the current state of affairs? Beisat said that since November 2020 when Morocco again attacked Western Sahara, seizing more lands, hostilities between the two armies have resumed. He pointed out that while Morocco claims...
Goldstar Air, The Wings Of Ghana And Belly Of America Marks 249th Independence Day Of The United States
News Ghana
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July 4, 2025
The United States and Ghanaian registered company Goldstar Air, a private international airline with an issued Air Carrier Licence (ACL/N-SCH No. 0239) from the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) to operate passenger and cargo flights across...
Scots soldiers on ‘standby’ in Cyprus amid threat from Iran and fears of more Middle East conflicts
The Scottish Sun
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June 27, 2025
SCOTS troops will today fly to Cyprus to be put on "standby" for more Middle East conflicts. Soldiers from The Royal Regiment of Scotland will jet out for a two-year deployment described as a “high-readiness standby formation”. 2 Scottish soldiers...
'Every Win Is Special': Flavien Prat Hits 2,000 Career Victory Milestone
Yahoo Sports
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'Every Win Is Special': Flavien Prat Hits 2,000 Career Victory Milestone originally appeared on Paulick Report. Jockey Flavien Prat secured his 2,000th career victory in North America aboard Iron Max as part of a memorable five-win Friday at the...
ITA Airways grows Lufthansa Group codeshares
TTR Weekly
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June 19, 2025
SINGAPORE, 20 June 2025: Rome-based ITA Airways has extended codeshare flights on an initial set of intercontinental destinations with Lufthansa Group airlines for travel starting from 1 July 1, 2025. The new agreement covers flights departing...
Southcoast Fourth of July events: Here's how to celebrate.
Fall River Herald News - Massachusetts
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Bring on the red, white, and blue — it’s time to celebrate Independence Day. The holiday commemorates America's Declaration of Independence from Great Britain 249 years ago. To honor life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, make sure to get...
The real story behind what happened to Kingsway Stores in Accra, West Africa's first shopping mall
GhanaWeb
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July 6, 2025
In the history of shopping malls and retail stores in Ghana, one name that can never go unnoticed is Kingsway. Being the first-ever shopping mall to be built in Ghana and West Africa, its history remains nostalgic and a true depiction of Ghana's...
'Our energy bills went up 400% but one change reduced them from £10k to £2k'
The Mirror
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June 28, 2025
"There's 96 photovoltaic solar panels on the top of the roof here," says Jayden Ntiamoah, our guide to Westminster House Youth Club's solar revolution. "Before they came in, bills for the club were quite high at £10,000, but now they've been...
Government Defends Black Johnson Demolition, Says Land Was Cleared on China’s Request
Sierraloaded
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June 27, 2025
The Acting Director of Fisheries at the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources, Sheku Sei, has responded to allegations made by affected land and property owners at Black Johnson, where demolitions have recently taken place. Speaking on an...