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The sacred humans-bird connection in Ethiopia’s wetlands: Interview with Abebayehu Aticho
Mongabay
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July 25, 2025
The Gambella region of Ethiopia is home to 71 bird species that are culturally important to the traditional pastoralist Nuer people and have several uses for the community, such as indicating seasonal changes and fish abundance. According to a...
The story behind the Unveiling of the Palmerston Statue
Hampshire Chronicle
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When the committee reported the following year, they proposed two: a statue erected in a public place in Romsey, and an addition to or restoration of the Abbey Church. It was agreed to investigate both. By January 1867, the committee reported that...
Hawkeye Community College trustees, president discuss 4-year degree interim report
Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier - Iowa
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The best movies of 2025 so far The best movies of 2025 so far As is so often the case, the first half of 2025 had some serious highs and lows. There were major box-office hits, like "Sinners," which is poised to be one of the highest-earning...
The true champions of CHAN will be the well behaved fans
Star
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Harambee Stars' Daneil Sakari and Ryan Ogam during training/ HANDOUT There’s something different in the East African sky. It’s not the familiar hum of boda bodas on dusty streets or the afternoon buzz of a Nairobi market. It’s a quiet pulse, like...
How much do you know about Warrington's most famous building?
Warrington Guardian
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And it has a history which dates back the seventh century. This week in Looking Back, we look at the history of Warrington Parish Church. It features in historian Janice Hayes’ book Warrington in 50 Buildings. First documented in the Domesday book...
Migrants Find Home Away From Home at Cafewal, a Volunteer-Run Resource Center
Documented - New York
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August 1, 2025
Every day more than 50 migrants visit Cafewal, a volunteer-run daily kitchen and resource center in the East Village. The “ticket lady” there helps them with their e-bike tickets or court summons. Others go to Cafewal to pick up their mail from...
Juno-winner Diallo headlines Aug. 7 park concert
Gulf Islands Driftwood
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August 2, 2025
SUBMITTED BY SALT SPRING ARTS Salt Spring Arts’ beloved Summer Outdoor Concert Series continues on Thursday, Aug. 7 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Centennial Park. The fourth concert in the six-part series features internationally acclaimed West African...
Legality of UK recognition of Palestine
The Times
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Sir, Contrary to the claims of the “top lawyers” in your report there is nothing startling or unlawful about the UK recognising Palestine (“Palestine vow breaks law, claim top lawyers”, Jul 31). In fact the Montevideo Convention provides (Article...
Cardinal Sarah: Silent adoration is stronger than evil!
Aleteia
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July 30, 2025
In a forceful homily on the 400th anniversary of the apparitions of Saint Anne in Auray, France, Cardinal Robert Sarah put life and suffering in perspective. He didn’t mince his words during his homily at the pontifical Mass on Saturday, July 26....
Ambassador William C. Harrop, 1929 – 2025
American Diplomacy
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August 1, 2025
William C. Harrop Ambassador Harrop’s memorial and a reception to follow will be held at Fox Hill Residences, 8300 Burdette Road, Bethesda, MD 20817 on Saturday, June 28, from 3:00–5:00 PM. There will be valet parking, as parking at Fox Hill is...
UNDP trains journalists on fact-checking, conflict-sensitive reporting
Ghana News Agency
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August 1, 2025
By Regina Atule Tamale, Aug 01, GNA – The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), with support from the Government of Japan has held a two-day training for selected journalists and bloggers on fact-checking and conflict-sensitive reporting....
Celebrating Abdulsamad Rabiu at 65
This Day
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August 2, 2025
Obinna Chima The Chairman of the BUA Group, Abdulsamad Rabiu, who turns 65 on Monday, stands as one of Africa’s most accomplished and quietly impactful industrialists. Rabiu, through his chains of businesses, has not only shaped industries but...
Kenya prepares to host historic CHAN PAMOJA 2024 final amidst unprecedented prize money and a brand-new trophy
TV47
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August 2, 2025
The excitement is palpable as Kenya, alongside co-hosts Tanzania and Uganda, gears up for the historic CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) PAMOJA 2024. This year’s tournament, which kicks off today, promises to be an unforgettable event,...
Echoes of Fulladu 2: Zainabou and the Maabos
The Standard Gambia
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August 1, 2025
- Advertisement - Nata’s new home stood just a few hundred metres from her mother’s yard, yet it felt worlds apart. The narrow port carved into the back fence of the compound connected them in the way a forgotten path might link two estranged...
Berlin Art Week 2025: Hotel, Bar & Restaurant Guide
Berlin Art Link
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August 1, 2025
Aug. 1, 2025 Berlin Art Week is coming up September 10th to 14th. Whether you’re on a budget or ready to splurge, we’ve shortlisted some of our top suggestions for beautifully designed places to stay, eat and drink during Berlin’s biggest art week...
Zoo kills 12 healthy baboons 'it didn't have space to house' before feeding them to predators
Irish Star
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August 2, 2025
A zoo in Germany said it killed 12 baboons and fed them to zoo predators on Tuesday in a rejection of protests from animal protection groups. Seven protestors were detained when, in a last effort to stop the killings, they scaled the zoo wall. The...
DR Congo Leopards in the shadow of war, show resilience
The Standard
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DR Congo national football team the Leopards arrive at JKIA on July 31, 2025 for CHAN 2024 The story of the DR Congo national football team fondly called Leopards, is one of rare pride, joy, and heartbreaking contradiction. In a country burdened...
Losses, Lamentations as Drought Ravages Farming Communities in Taraba
HumAngle
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August 2, 2025
Felix Yupenda depends entirely on his harvests to sustain his family. He is a local farmer in Wukari, Taraba State, North East Nigeria, who grew up on the farm and has worked there for over 30 years. “I learnt how to cultivate yam and cassava from...
Curious Kids: Who was the first pirate?
Kiowa County Press - Colorado
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July 26, 2025
Brandon Prins, University of Tennessee Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to curiouskidsus@theconversation.com. Who was the first pirate? – Yandel R., age 11, Lakewood...
Elders and the burden of wisdom: Reflections from West Africa and The Gambia
The Standard Gambia
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August 1, 2025
- Advertisement - By Abdoulie Mam Njie The scheduled Sahel Governance Forum in Banjul on July 30–31, 2025, brings together a distinguished assembly of former heads of state, diplomats, and thought leaders from across West Africa. As the region...