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Trump meets presidents of 5 African nations in bid to boost trade
United Press International (UPI)
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July 9 (UPI) -- U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday met the presidents of five African nations -- Senegal, Liberia, Guinea-Bissau, Mauritania and Gabon -- in what the White House describes as a push to deepen trade, including that involving...
The Latest: Trump hosts African leaders at the White House
News4Jax - Florida
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July 9, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump is hosting five West African leaders on Wednesday for a “multilateral lunch” as the region reels from the impact of U.S. aid cuts. The surprise meeting with leaders of Liberia, Senegal, Gabon, Mauritania and...
Two crew dead after attack on Greek vessel in Red Sea
RTE Ireland
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July 8, 2025
Two crew members of the Liberia-flagged, Greek-operated, bulk carrier Eternity C have been killed following an attack by sea drones and speed boats, Liberia's shipping delegation told a meeting of the UN shipping agency IMO. The incident is...
Two killed in Red Sea attack on Greek-owned ship, blamed on Yemen’s Houthis
The Times of Israel
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July 8, 2025
Two crew members of the Liberian-flagged, Greek-owned bulk carrier ship Eternity C were killed in an attack by sea drones and speedboats off Yemen on Monday night, Liberia’s delegation told a meeting of the UN’s International Maritime Organization...
EDITORIAL: Internal Feud at LACRA and the Suspension of Director Sankolo: How Power Struggles and Political Ties Led to His Suspension
Front Page Africa
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June 30, 2025
IN LIBERIA’S EVER-FRAGILE democracy, institutions meant to protect public interest are often the first casualties in battles of ego, politics, and control. The sudden suspension of Christopher D. Sankolo, Director General of the Liberia...
ZTE's Signal Reach Program Wins WSIS 2025 Champion Award
MENAFN
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN- PR Newswire) This accolade not only recognizes ZTE's continuous innovation in the digital technology sector but also affirms its benchmarking role and industry influence in advancing global digital inclusion and sustainable development....
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At least three dead as Greek-operated ship attacked in Red Sea
The Express Tribune
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July 8, 2025
Listen to article Three crew members were killed and at least two others injured after a Greek-operated, Liberian-flagged bulk carrier, Eternity C, came under attack off the coast of Yemen, the EU naval mission Aspides confirmed on Tuesday. The...
Two crew killed in attack on cargo ship in Red Sea
BBC
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Two crew members of a Liberian-flagged cargo ship have been killed in an attack in the Red Sea off the coast of Yemen, Liberia says. A Liberian representative to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) said the Eternity C was "attacked...
Urgent recall of RITZ crackers over ‘life-threatening’ health risk
Metro
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July 10, 2025
Four carton types of RITZ crackers have been recalled (Picture: Getty Images) Certain packages of RITZ crackers have been recalled in the US because they could cause some consumers to have ‘life-threatening allergic reactions’. Mondelez Global LLC...
Houthi attack on cargo ship kills 3 mariners
Nautical Voice
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July 8, 2025
Dubai, United Arab Emirates — A recent assault by Yemen’s Houthi rebels on a Liberian-flagged cargo ship in the Red Sea has resulted in the deaths of three mariners and left two others injured, according to a European Union naval force report...
Two Crew Dead in ‘Continuous Attack’ on M/V Eternity C in Red Sea
gCaptain
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July 8, 2025
ATHENS/LONDON, July 8 (Reuters) – Two crew members of the Liberian-flagged, Greek-operated bulk carrier Eternity C were killed in a drone and speedboat attack off Yemen on Monday evening, Liberia’s shipping delegation told a meeting of the...
We’re coming back
The New Dawn Liberia
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July 8, 2025
Ex-finance minister Samuel Tweah is upbeat about a return of former President George Weah to power, as he criticizes the current Boakai Administration for bad governance. By: Emmanuel Wise Jipoh Monrovia, Liberia, July 8, 2025 – Former Finance...
Second Ship Attacked Near Yemen Within Days, Sailors Killed
SouthFront
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July 8, 2025
Illustrative image. Two sailors of the Liberian-flagged, Greek-owned bulk carrier ship Eternity C were killed late on July 7 when the vessel came under attack in the Red Sea off the coast of Yemen, Liberia’s delegation told a meeting of the United...
UAE reviews visa processs for Nigerians, bans transit applications
Daily Trust
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July 10, 2025
Stakeholders and operators in the downstream sector of the aviation industry expressed shock yesterday over the review of visa application requirements for visitors to Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) city. The newly updated requirements...
'I Expect More Disasters To Happen'
Rediff
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'Even one accident can cause problems for the entire coastal system.' IMAGE: The Liberia-flagged container vessel MSC ELSA 3 sank off the Kerala coast soon after departing Vizhinjam port, May 24, 2025. Photograph: ANI Photo To the political...
[Four crew dead in attack on ship off Yemen as Red Sea crisis reignites
Yemen Online
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July 9, 2025
Four crew members of a Greek-operated bulk carrier have been killed in an attack by sea drones and speedboats off Yemen, an EU mission and a delegation from Liberia told a meeting of the UN shipping agency IMO on Tuesday. The Eternity C, a...
Trump wants to talk business with Africa in hopes of countering China. But a US summit excludes Africa’s big players
KTVZ - Oregon
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July 9, 2025
(CNN) — The White House is hosting an “African leaders” summit of sorts this week. But only five countries from the continent of 55 nations are welcome to join. Liberia said its president was one of five African heads of state invited by US...
Daily World Briefing, July 10
Colorado Star
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Trump says U.S. shifting Africa policy "from aid to trade" U.S. President Donald Trump met with leaders from five African nations on Wednesday, noting the United States is shifting its policy toward the continent "from aid to trade." Meeting with...
'Declare Vizhinjam Shipwreck A National Disaster'
Rediff
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'It concerns the sea and the security of the nation. What has happened is a big tragedy.' IMAGE: Liberia-flagged container vessel MSC ELSA 3 sank off the Kerala coast soon after departing Vizhinjam port, May 24, 2025. Photograph: ANI Photo On May...
Attack on bulk carrier off Yemen coast leaves two dead
TASS
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July 8, 2025
LONDON, July 8. /TASS/. Two crew members were killed in an attack on the Greek-operated bulk carrier ‘Eternity C’ near Yemen’s coast, Liberia Permanent Representative to the International Maritime Organization Robert Wilmot Kpadeh reported. "We...