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National insurance supervisory authorities in Africa
Atlas Magazine
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Country Insurance supervisory authorities Year of establishment Algeria Ministry of Finance, Insurance Supervisory Commission (CSA) 1995 Angola Agência Angolana de Regulação e Supervisão de Seguros (ARSEG) (Angolan Agency of Regulation and...
President Mahama receives credentials of five new envoys
Ghana News Agency
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July 10, 2025
By Iddi Yire Accra, July 10, GNA – President John Dramani Mahama on Thursday, received the Letters of Credence of five newly appointed envoys accredited to Ghana from Portugal, Seychelles, Venezuela, Chad and Gabon. Letters of Credence are...
Mahama receives credentials of five new envoys
Modern Ghana
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President John Dramani Mahama on Thursday, received the Letters of Credence of five newly appointed envoys accredited to Ghana from Portugal, Seychelles, Venezuela, Chad and Gabon. Letters of Credence are official diplomatic documents presented to...
Global tourism on the rise, though industry grapples with challenges
Consultancy.org
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July 10, 2025
The global tourism and travel (T&T) sector will contribute around $16 trillion to the world’s GDP by 2034, when it hits 30 billion trips yearly. That is according to a report from the World Economic Forum, in collaboration with Kearney and the...
Are anti-corruption measures a pipe dream for African countries?
IOL
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African Anti-Corruption Day is observed on 11 July annually to commemorate the adoption of the African Union Convention on Preventing and Combatting Corruption in 2003. Corruption remains a major obstacle to economic development and continues to...
Ghana eyes partnership with Portugal for national airline
CNR Citi Newsroom
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July 10, 2025
President John Dramani Mahama has expressed Ghana’s interest in partnering with the Portuguese government to establish a national airline as part of efforts to boost the country’s aviation and economic sectors. He made the remarks on Thursday,...
Kandima Maldives appoints Mohamed Iujaz Zuhair as Resort Manager
Hotelier Maldives
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July 11, 2025
Kandima Maldives has announced the appointment of Mohamed Iujaz Zuhair as the new Resort Manager. With a career spanning over 14 years in the luxury hospitality industry, Iujaz is set to lead the island resort’s operations and guest experience...
The Cost of Capital Is a Public-Health Emergency for Africa
Project Syndicate - New York
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High borrowing costs mean that African governments often must choose between making debt payments and investing in health. This November’s G20 summit – the first to be held in Africa, and the second with the African Union as a permanent member –...
Jakim lights up Music Stadium
Seychelles Nation
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Jakim lights up Music Stadium By Chelsea Laporte The Music Stadium came alive last Saturday, with local singer Jakim hosting his biggest show yet for local fans. The night was lit up with high energy performances, surprising guest acts, and a...
Anse Boileau students brave the sea for second educational fishing trip
Seychelles Nation
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Anse Boileau students brave the sea for second educational fishing trip S3 Geography students from Anse Boileau school took part in a fun and educational fishing trip on Friday, July 4. The practical outing took place off the coast of Anse à la...
EU criticises Malta over crypto regulation
Times of Malta
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July 10, 2025
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) on Thursday highlighted a Maltese regulator's shortcomings over the issuance of a licence enabling cryptocurrency firms to operate across the EU. In recent years the tiny Mediterranean island...
Mahama Receives Credentials From 5 New Envoys, Reaffirms Commitment To Global Cooperation
MENAFN
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July 11, 2025
(MENAFN- APO Group) President John Dramani Mahama on Thursday formally received the Letters of Credence from five new envoys accredited to Ghana. The presentation of credentials marks the official beginning of their diplomatic missions in the...
IMO tightens ISM code to improve seafarer welfare
Port Technology International
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July 9, 2025
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is set to strengthen enforcement and update training guidelines under the ISM Code to improve ship safety and address key seafarer welfare issues. The IMO guidelines provide targeted training on...
Global envoys call for urgent climate action at international conclave in Bhubaneswar
Orissa Post
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July 10, 2025
Bhubaneswar: Ambassadors and diplomats from eight countries Thursday voiced concern over the growing impact of climate change and global warming, calling for urgent and focused global action to protect the planet. Spain’s ambassador Juan Antonio...
President Ramkalawan Receives Distinguished Chinese Delegation As Nations Strengthen Bilateral Cooperation Framework
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN- African Press Organization) VICTORIA, Seychelles, July 9, 2025/APO Group/ -- The President of the Republic, Mr. Wavel Ramkalawan received His Excellency Mr. Wang Xiaohui, Secretary of the CPC Sichuan Provincial Committee and Chairman of...
Eliminating unlikely invasive pest may restore coral reefs
Cosmos
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July 10, 2025
Large school of herbivorous fish, which eat turf algae enriched by nutrients from seabirds. Credit: Casey Benkwitt (CC-BY 4.0) According to a new study, the key to restoring food chain networks across some coral reefs could be eradicating invasive...
Four African billionaires richer than 750 million people living on the continent
Modern Ghana
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Africa's wealth disparity has reached unprecedented levels, with just four billionaires now holding more wealth than 750 million people combined – half the continent's population. According to a report from Oxfam entitled Africa's Inequality...
Council 'overwhelmed' by arrival of hundreds of Chagos Islanders calls for help after hundreds arrived before Starmer signed his sell-out deal
Daily Mail
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July 10, 2025
An 'overwhelmed' council is appealing for government help after hundreds of Chagos Islanders landed in their borough, leaving them with huge accommodation bills. Keir Starmer handed control of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius in May after 161 years...
United first US airline to resume Israel flights
Ynet
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July 8, 2025
Tickets for round-trip flights between July 23 and July 30 are available on the company’s website starting at $1,241. 1 View gallery United Airlines is returning earlier than expected (Photo: IanC66 / Shutterstock) The decision came after several...
London council demands more money to help cope with influx of Chagossians
GB News
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July 10, 2025
A London council is demanding more money to manage an influx of hundreds of Chagos Islanders who have recently moved to the UK. Hillingdon Council has claimed 400 Chagossians, with British citizenship, have arrived from nearby Heathrow Airport in...