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Royal Navy shadows Russian ships through English Channel
The Royal Navy has shadowed Russian ships as they travelled through the English Channel. Portsmouth-based destroyer HMS Duncan and patrol ship HMS Mersey were dispatched to track the movements of RFN Boikiy which was on its way back from...

Hilton’s flagship brand debuts in Turin City centre
Hilton opens Hilton Turin Centre in central Turin, blending historic architecture with modern luxury, wellness, fine dining, and business event facilities. TURIN, ITALY – Hilton announces the opening of Hilton Turin Centre, Hilton’s latest...

Harmattan hazards: How coastal west Africa can escape the Sahel’s fate
Summary Benin, Ghana, Ivory Coast and Togo, are under pressure from two threats: jihadists and putschists. In these west African coastal states, armed Islamist groups increasingly cross northern borders, wreaking havoc. Civilian governments are...

Moo Deng: Why is the internet obsessed with a viral baby hippo?
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The Disturbing Cruise Threat That Even Governments Can't Stop
When most people think about pirates, they envision fictional characters of the past with impeccable swordsmanship skills and 18th-century clothing, including Captain Jack Sparrow and Captain Hook. However, Hollywood is notorious for exaggerating...

Goldstar Air’s 24-hour Cargo services to drive Ghana’s trade...
Unique private international airline Goldstar Air, Ghanaian and United States-registered company 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...

National dialogue calls for united front against plastic pollution
Stakeholders in Ghana’s environmental sector have called for urgent reforms, stronger enforcement, and clear national direction to address the growing problem of marine litter. The event, held in Accra, July 8, 2025- forms part of the three-year...
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Operation Sindoor outreach to UAE and West Africa: A success story
Seven all-party delegations, comprising 57 members, travelled to 33 countries in the context of the terrorist attack in Pahalgam on 22 April and Operation Sindoor, setting a new milestone in India’s efforts to combat terrorism. That more than a...

“The award is not just a plaque or a trophy; it is a symbol of progress, dedication, and the unwavering pursuit of excellence,” said Seedy Kanyi, Managing Director of GTSC.
- Advertisement - Written by: Alieu Jallow At a press briefing held early Friday morning, July 4th, the Managing Director of the Gambia Transport Service Company (GTSC), Seedy Kanyi, described the company’s recent accolade as more than just a...

Fortieth anniversary of the Rainbow Warrior bombing
On July 10, 1985, at 11:48 p.m. and 11:51 p.m., two extremely powerful bombs planted by the French secret services sank the Greenpeace ship Rainbow Warrior in Auckland Harbour in less than four minutes in an attempt to stop a campaign against...

Beloved baby hippo Moo Deng celebrates first birthday at a Thailand zoo
Thousands of excited fans flocked to a Thai zoo on Thursday to celebrate the first birthday of Moo Deng, the adorable baby pygmy hippo that has become a social media sensation. The Khao Kheow Open Zoo was overrun with Moo Deng fans on the first of...
Goldstar Air’s 24-hour Cargo Services To Drive Ghana’s Trade Globally
Unique private international airline Goldstar Air, Ghanaian and United States-registered company 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...

Goldstar Air, the wings of Ghana and Belly of America marks ...
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...

Accor signs to open first hotel in Zimbabwe
Accor has signed a landmark project in Victoria Falls, as the group’s first hotel venture in Zimbabwe, as it adds another African country to its international portfolio. A new build project, the 111 room hotel is expected to be ready for launch in...
Goldstar Air, The Wings Of Ghana And Belly Of America Marks 249th Independence Day Of The United States
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...

2025 WAES: Regional integration crucial for West Africa’s economic future
Nigeria’s regional trade dominance is hampered by infrastructure and policy issues. The 2025 West Africa Economic Summit (WAES) highlighted the need for digital identity, youth potential, and private sector partnerships to boost intra-ECOWAS trade...

US Embassy hails secret HPX deal
The United States Government, through its Embassy in Monrovia has lauded the weekend secret multi-user railway deal signed between the Government of Liberia and American owned -HPX/ Ivanhoe Atlantic. By Lincoln G. Peters Monrovia, July 8, 2025:...

Nigeria Clinches Bronze Medal at 19th African Sambo Championship
Nigeria proudly secured a podium finish at the 19th African Sambo Championships held in Conakry, Guinea, thanks to the impressive performance of its sole representative, Ramon Kayode. The three-day tournament, which ran from May 24 to 26 at the...

PIX: City lose to Juventus; Arsenal, Barcelona win
Images from the UEFA Champions League matches played on Wednesday. Juventus deal Manchester City huge blow IMAGE: Dusan Vlahovic celebrates with teammate with Kenan Yildiz after scoring Juventus' first goal against Manchester City at Allianz...

19 of Our Favorite Books of the Year Are Really Cheap Right Now
Photo-Illustration: Vulture The year’s halfway over, and if you’ve lagged behind on your reading goals, some recommendations might help. We’ve rounded up the Vulture staff’s favorite books of 2025 so far, as well as the summer ahead, that happen...