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Perenco deploying upcycled MOPU to oil field off Congo
Offshore Energy
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June 13, 2025
A converted mobile offshore production unit (MOPU) is set to work with the Congolese subsidiary of Anglo-French oil and gas player Perenco at a license it operates offshore Congo. Congo's Minister of Hydrocarbons visits shipyard in Vlissingen;...
Ranked: The 50 Richest Countries by GDP Per Capita in 2025
Visual Capitalist
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June 13, 2025
See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Ranked: The 50 Richest Countries by GDP Per Capita in 2025 This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible...
CLARENCE TSHITEREKE: A governance framework for Africa’s critical minerals
BusinessLIVE
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There is a need for a governance framework to regulate Africa’s trade in critical minerals through a standard register of reporting — particularly regarding exports. In effect this creates an export authority that regulates the trade in Africa’s...
Fifa Club World Cup Group D guide
The National News
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Read more: Group A: Al Ahly, Porto, Palmerias, Inter Miami Group B: Atletico Madrid, Seattle Sounders, Botafogo, PSG Group C: Benfica, Auckland City, Boca Juniors, Bayern Munich Flamengo (Brazil) How they qualified: 2022 Copa Libertadores winners....
‘The Wild Ones’ Captured World’s Most Endangered Species With Over 350 Custom Cameras
PetaPixel - California
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June 10, 2025
The upcoming Apple TV+ documentary series The Wild Ones follows a team of wildlife experts on a globe-trotting journey to track and protect some of the world’s most endangered species. The six-part series was filmed using over 350 custom-built...
A well of experience: Fata Yunus
The CEO Magazine
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June 11, 2025
It has been two years since The CEO Magazine last spoke with Fata Yunus, and in that time, he has ascended to the new role of Vice President, Drilling and Well Intervention at Pertamina Hulu Energi (PHE). Having worked in the oil and gas sector...
How blue bonds could give a boost to ocean finance
The Financial Times
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June 9, 2025
Stay informed with free updates Simply sign up to the ESG investing myFT Digest -- delivered directly to your inbox. Amid growing calls for a big increase in finance for ocean protection, blue bonds have emerged as a potentially crucial means of...
From Paris to Auckland: Every club in revamped FIFA global showdown ranked from 1 to 32
Fox Sports
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The new-look FIFA Club World Cup kicks off on Sunday 15 June at 10am AEST when Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami face Egyptian side Al Ahly in a cloud of mystery. The revamped tournament will follow the format of past FIFA World Cups with 32 teams from...
Clubs most likely to stun giants... and what to expect from Messi: Every CWC team ranked 1-32
Fox Sports
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June 12, 2025
The new-look FIFA Club World Cup kicks off on Sunday 15 June at 10am AEST when Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami face Egyptian side Al Ahly in a cloud of mystery. The revamped tournament will follow the format of past FIFA World Cups with 32 teams from...
GBFF In Focus: Community-based conservation for biodiversity and livelihoods
Global Environment Facility
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Since 2024, the GEF’s Global Biodiversity Framework Fund has moved from launch to full-speed operation, with seven projects already reviewed, approved, and funded, and dozens more in the pipeline. GBFF In Focus is a series showcasing how the new...
Baillie Gifford’s Dumping of Jumia Shares Signals Bad News for Africa Investment Ecosystem
TechEconomy
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June 11, 2025
Advertisements The latest filing from May 5, 2025 by British long-term institutional investor, Baillie Gifford, in which it announced the final sales of its remaining shares at e-commerce giant, Jumia, at a huge loss, portends bad news for Africa....
Lassana Tunkara: China Visit Was “As Educational As It Has Been Moving”
The Fatu Network
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June 9, 2025
- Advertisement - Written by: Seringe ST Touray The Chinese Embassy in The Gambia hosted its 5th China-Gambia Bantaba last week Wednesday evening, bringing together Gambian media professionals who recently participated in a two-week seminar in...
IMF concludes first mission to Syria since 2009
The National News
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The International Monetary Fund concluded its first staff mission to Syria since 2009, as the country's new government seeks to rebuild its economy following the fall of Bashar Al Assad's regime in December. Syria will need “substantial...
Baillie Gifford’s dumping of Jumia shares, bad news for Africa investment ecosystem
News Diary Online
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June 10, 2025
By Bola Oduntan The latest filing from May 5, 2025 by British long-term institutional investor, Baillie Gifford, in which it announced the final sales of its remaining shares at e-commerce giant, Jumia, at a huge loss, portends bad news for...
Baillie Gifford’s dumping of Jumia shares, bad news for Africa investment ecosystem, By BOLA ODUNTAN
National Accord Newspaper
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June 10, 2025
The latest filing from May 5, 2025 by British long-term institutional investor, Baillie Gifford, in which it announced the final sales of its remaining shares at e-commerce giant, Jumia, at a huge loss, portends bad news for Africa. If anything,...
Liberia: Government’s Ministries and Agencies Roll Up Sleeves to Curtail Chemical, Biological, and Radio-Nuclear Risk Across Liberia
Front Page Africa
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June 9, 2025
Monrovia – Stakeholders from government’s Ministries and Agencies are calling for a stronger action against Chemical Biological, Radio-Nuclear (CBRN) Risk, terming it as a national security threat that needs to be curtailed. By J.H. Webster Clayeh...
‘Jeopardy!’ Winner Plays ‘Amazing Game’ But Can’t Name Massive Movie
The Victoria Advocate - Texas
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[The following post contains MAJOR spoilers for the Monday, June 9, episode of Jeopardy!] Jeopardy! crowned another winner, but not before they revealed they didn’t know the name of a very popular Marvel movie. Nikhil Joshi returned for his third...
June 12 and its casualties, 32 years after, By Festus Adedayo
Premium Times
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June 8, 2025
On Thursday this week, it will be 32 years of that June 12 phenomenon. On 9 July, 1998, the lifeless body of a young man adorned the front page of the Nigerian Tribune. The tear-jerking, bloodied body decorated the front pages of many other...
Gwen Madiba appointed Editor-in-Chief of Rolling Stone Africa: a pan-african voice leading a cultural icon
AfricaBusiness.com
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June 9, 2025
Rolling Stone Africa, the continental edition of the legendary American cultural magazine, proudly announces the appointment of Gwen Madiba as its new Editor in-Chief. An award-winning journalist, television host, and advocate for women’s and...
Iran to present counter-proposal in nuclear talks with US
The National News
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Iran is to present a counter-proposal in nuclear talks with the US, with the Omani-mediated negotiations at an impasse. Washington last month submitted a proposal for a new nuclear deal, but Tehran deemed it "unacceptable". Iran's supreme leader...