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“Shantumbu is getting better”, says President Hichilema
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has thanked residents of Shantumbu in Kafue East Constituency, Lusaka Province, for turning out in large numbers to welcome him. President Hichilema said Shantumbu has the potential to become “the next big city” and pledged more development for the area. “Vote for us so that more roads can be done. More jobs [] The post “Shantumbu is getting better”, says President Hichilema first appeared on Mwebantu.
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The Namibian
· Jun 29, 2026
Presidente ota ka talela po China
Presidente Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah okwa ti ota ka talela po China momafiku twa yuka. Okwa ti ota ka enda pamwe nongudu yovanangeshefa vaNamibia. Oshinima eshi Nandi-Ndaitwah okwe shi shiivifa kOndangwa oshivike sha dja ko. Presidente okwa ti etalelepo otali lalakanene okunghonopeke omakwatafano pokati koilongo ei nokuyambula po elongelokumwe lopaliko. “Eeno, momafiku ashona, ohandi ka taalela po [] The post Presidente ota ka talela po China appeared first on The Namibian.
Voice of Nigeria
· Jun 23, 2026
Women Affairs Minister Lauds RHI Impact Ahead Of 2027
The Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has eulogised the First Lady and founder the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), Senator Oluremi Tinubu, for the impact, inspiration and outreach of RHI, describing the programme as a platform that continues to transform lives and expand economic opportunities for women. Speaking at the Renewed [] The post Women Affairs Minister Lauds RHI Impact Ahead Of 2027 appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.
Mwebantu
· Jul 2, 2026
HH: ‘Let’s Keep Pushing Zambia Forward’
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has thanked residents of North-Western Province for a “remarkable demonstration of hope, unity and patriotism” during visits to Mwinilunga and Solwezi. In a statement, Hichilema said thousands gathered to hear his vision for “love, peace and shared prosperity.” He reflected on 23 years in opposition and credited the province’s “loyalty, resilience and [] The post HH: ‘Let’s Keep Pushing Zambia Forward’ first appeared on Mwebantu.
Vanguard News
· Jun 28, 2026
Tinubu hails Benue at 50, pledges sustained support for development
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· Jun 30, 2026
Davos d’Été 2026, en Chine : la diplomatie économique guinéenne en mode solutions
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The Rising Nepal
· Jun 21, 2026
Parties from around the world extend best wishes to RSP
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Utusan Malaysia
· Jun 22, 2026
Wang kemenangan memang hak Anggrek sepenuhnya-Adira Suhaimi
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Daily Finland
· Jul 13, 2026
Ukrainian PM resigns as President announces cabinet reshuffle
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday announced a cabinet reshuffle, reported Xinhua. In a post on X, Zelensky said the new strategy would assign each foreign policy priority to an official with relevant experience. We discussed the details with Prime Minister of Ukraine Yulia Svyrydenko. We determined that these changes require a renewal of the Cabinet of Ministers, he wrote. Zelensky thanked Svyrydenko for her effective service as prime minister and said he had offered her the opportunity to lead a new and important area of relations with a key partner. Later on Sunday, Svyrydenko confirmed her resignation as prime minister. I am proud to have had the honor of leading the government during the most difficult period of Ukraine's modern history, she wrote on Telegram. Separately, lawmaker Yaroslav Zheleznyak said on Telegram that Svyrydenko is expected to become Ukraine's ambassador to the United States.
Vision Times
· Jun 22, 2026
China’s ‘Dual-Peak Politics’: How Deng Xiaoping and Chen Yun Shaped the Tiananmen Crisis
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Yen.com.gh
· Jul 3, 2026
“Iya Alakara”: President Tinubu playfully teases First Lady Oluremi Tinubu at public event
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Nepal News
· Jun 28, 2026
प्रत्यक्ष कार्यकारी नेपाली समाजका लागि उपयुक्त हुँदैनः पूर्वराष्ट्रपति भण्डारी
काठमाडौं । पूर्वराष्ट्रपति विद्यादेवी भण्डारीले जननेता मदन भण्डारीद्वारा प्रतिपादित ‘जनताको बहुदलीय जनवाद’ (जबज) आजपनि उत्तिकै सान्दर्भिक रहेको बताएकी छिन्। आइतबार काठमाडौंमा ‘मदन भण्डारी राष्ट्रिय पुरस्कार’ हस्तान्तरण समारोहलाई सम्बोधन गर्दै भण्डारीले कुनै एक निर्वाचनको परिणामका आधारमा कम्युनिष्ट आन्दोलन वा जबजको भविष्यबारे हतारमा निष्कर्ष निकाल्न नहुने बताएकी हुन्। उनले नेपाली कम्युनिष्ट आन्दोलनका शीर्ष नेताहरूलाई एउटै मञ्चमा ल्याएर []
NPR Topics: Health
· Jun 26, 2026
U.S. pledges generous earthquake relief to Venezuela
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· Jun 23, 2026
China’s Instagram Gets Ready to Go Public
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DW News
· Jul 10, 2026
Venezuela quakes death toll rises to almost 4,000 | DW News
Two weeks after the earthquakes, many families are still looking for their loved ones' remains. As the death toll rises, frustration grows over limited support. DW News spoke with DW correspondent Johan Ramirez and Aisha Majid, a media manager at Save the Children. Both joined us from the Venezuelan capital. Chapters: 00:00 La Guaira families search for loved ones in quake rubble 02:01 DW's Johan Ramirez reports from Caracas 03:30 Criticism grows over delayed rescue response 04:35 How politics shaped international aid efforts 06:05 Aisha Majid: The quakes impact on children 09:30 Recovery will take years, aid groups warn #dwcurrentaffairs #venezuelaearthquake #laguaira For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1
Guineematin.com
· Jul 1, 2026
Guinée : Mamadi Doumbouya nomme deux hauts cadres à la tête de la Centrale d’Achat de l’Etat
Dans un décret publié à la télévision nationale dans la soirée de ce mercredi, 1er juillet 2026, le président Mamadi Doumbouya a procédé à la nomination de deux hauts cadres au ministère de l’Economie, des Finances et du Budget. Il s’agit de Fatoumata Keïta et Thierno Barry. Ils ont été nommés respectivement directrice générale de [] The post Guinée : Mamadi Doumbouya nomme deux hauts cadres à la tête de la Centrale d’Achat de l’Etat first appeared on Guineematin.com.
Daily Post Nigeria
· Jun 22, 2026
‘Voters rewarded performance’ – Yilwatda reacts as APC wins Ekiti, dominates bye-elections nationwide
National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has described the victory of Governor Biodun Oyebanji in the Ekiti State Governorship Election and the party’s impressive performance in the recent bye-elections across the country as a clear vote of confidence in the APC, the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Yilwatda stated [] ‘Voters rewarded performance’ – Yilwatda reacts as APC wins Ekiti, dominates bye-elections nationwide
9 News Australia
· Jul 11, 2026
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PravdaReport
· Jul 13, 2026
Zelensky Reshuffles Government as Race for Ukraine's Next Prime Minister Begins
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced the dismissal of Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko and unveiled plans for a broad restructuring of the country's government as part of a new political strategy. Zelensky Announces Cabinet Overhaul Following a meeting with Svyrydenko, Zelensky said the government required a comprehensive renewal to deliver the changes outlined in the administration's updated agenda. We discussed the details with Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko. We agreed that implementing the necessary changes requires renewing the Cabinet of Ministers. I am grateful to Yulia for her clear, stable, and effective work as prime minister, for many years of productive service to Ukraine, and I have proposed that she lead a new important area in relations with one of our key partners, Zelensky said.
UrduPoint
· Jun 21, 2026
Benazir Bhutto remembered for her courageous leadership, commitment to democracy on her anniversary
Benazir Bhutto remembered for her courageous leadership, commitment to democracy on her anniversary
DawnNews English
· Jul 7, 2026
Deadly Tornado Hits China's Hubei Province | Eyewitness Video Captures Twister | Dawn News English
Watch eyewitness footage of a powerful tornado sweeping through Ezhou in China's Hubei Province. Authorities say the severe storm caused multiple fatalities and widespread damage as thunderstorms and strong winds battered the region. Rescue teams have been deployed while officials assess the impact of one of the country's latest extreme weather disasters. #china #tornado #hubei #weather #storm #breakingnews #naturaldisaster #worldnews --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Website: www.dawn.com Official Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Twitter: https://x.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews
Latestly.com
· Jul 12, 2026
Ukrainian PM Yulia Svyrydenko To Step Down As Volodymyr Zelenskyy Announces Government Reshuffle
In a statement on social media, Ukrainian PM Yulia Svyrydenko said she was 'proud to have had the honor of leading the government during one of the most difficult periods in Ukraine’s modern history'. She also said she had discussed 'next steps' with Zelenskyy, but did not provide further details.
BizNews
· Jul 1, 2026
Why 'Professor' Jiang makes this historian nervous — and should make you think twice too
Why 'Professor' Jiang makes this historian nervous — and should make you think twice too
The Kyiv Independent
· Jun 29, 2026
Lukashenko holds talks with Xi Jinping in China after meeting Putin
Chinese leader Xi Jinping described Belarus-China relations as being at a historic peak and called the two countries iron friends.
TASS
· Jun 29, 2026
China-Belarus relations reach historic high — Xi Jinping
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, who is currently on a working visit to China, noted that he highly values such a positive assessment of the bilateral ties
Hudson Institute
· Jul 7, 2026
The Iran Outcome Will Echo in Moscow and Beijing
The Iran Outcome Will Echo in Moscow and Beijing acabral-sanche Tue, 07/07/2026 - 13:38 SVG In the Media Jul 7, 2026 CNBC The Iran Outcome Will Echo in Moscow and Beijing Nikki R. Haley Walter P. Stern Chair Nikki R. Haley In the Media Caption (Screenshot via CNBC) Toggle Table of Contents Contents Contents Share to Twitter Twitter Share to Facebook Facebook Share to LinkedIn LinkedIn Share to E-mail E-mail Print Print Nikki Haley joins CNBC to discuss Iran, President Donald Trump's strategy, and the broader geopolitical implications for the United States. She says the US has been successful in weakening Iran's capabilities and believes there is now a critical opportunity to finalize the agreement during the next 60-day negotiation period between the United States and Iran. Haley also discusses the Russia-Ukraine war, arguing that the way the United States concludes its confrontation with Iran will send a powerful message of American strength and reinforce US deterrence against Russia and China. Enjoyed this analysis? Subscribe to Hudson’s newsletters to stay up to date with our latest content. Email See more subscription options Foreign Policy
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