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Royal Air Maroc Expands Munich Airport’s Route Network to Africa
Rus Tourism News
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July 4, 2025
Morocco’s national carrier is returning to Munich Airport: From October 20, 2025, Royal Air Maroc will resume its nonstop service between Munich and Casablanca. The route had been part of the airline’s schedule for many years until the pandemic,...
UAE claim Sri Lanka scalp to move closer to Rugby World Cup play-off
The National News
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The UAE have done their bit, and in some style, too, with a 29-21 victory in Sri Lanka. Now they need Hong Kong to do them a favour on Saturday, and their Rugby World Cup qualification adventure will continue. Jack Stapley scored two tries, and...
Keep your America, Mr Trump, and we’ll keep our Africa
Al Jazeera
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July 4, 2025
On June 16, The New York Times disclosed that United States President Donald Trump is considering broadening his travel ban list to include as many as 36 additional countries, most of them African – including my country, Zimbabwe. Twelve days...
Brighton join race to sign Evann Guessand as Fenerbahçe ready bid
Get French Football News
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July 2, 2025
10Interest in OGC Nice forward Evann Guessand (24) is growing. Speaking upon the conclusion of the Ligue 1 season, Franck Haise sounded pessimistic regarding the club’s chances of retaining the Ivory Coast international. Nice need to “buy to...
Experts and producers meet to tackle Africa's most devastating banana diseases
Fresh Plaza
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July 4, 2025
In a context where bananas are an economic pillar and a vital component for the food security and cultural identity of many African regions, more than 100 specialists, authorities, producers, and international organizations participated in a...
NPA Berths First Wholly Nigeria-Owned Container Vessel
News Diary Online
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July 4, 2025
In a landmark achievement in the Nigerian Maritime sector, the Nigeria Ports Authority (NPA) has berthed the first wholly Nigerian-owned container vessel on Wednesday, July 2nd 2025. The container vessel with International Maritime Organization...
How good is Ousmane Diomande? The defender set to break Crystal Palace's transfer record
Transfermarkt - UK
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July 4, 2025
Set to sign? ©IMAGO The unrivalled spending power of the Premier League is beyond doubt in European football. Not only has the English top-flight already surpassed €1 billion in spending in this summer off-season, but even the division’s mid-table...
MAHLATSE MPHAHLELE | SuperSport died a slow and painful death
Times LIVE
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Over the years, players like Kaitano Tembo, Phil Evans, Daine Klate, Ronwen Williams, Denis Onyango, Siboniso Gaxa, Teboho Mokoena, Dean Furman, Denis Masina, Sipho Mbule, Cavan Sibeko, Peter Khoabane, Hlompho Kekana, Shandre Campbell, Thuso...
High cocoa costs continue to strain margins for manufacturers
FoodNavigator-USA
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Cocoa prices decreased from $10,211 per ton in early June to roughly $8,700 per ton as of July 1, according to Trading Economics. Traders are optimistic that prices will level out with improvements in weather conditions in the Ivory Coast, which...
Peter Rufai: 7 things to know about legendary Super Eagles Keeper
The Sun Nigeria
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July 4, 2025
By Seyi Babalola Peter Rufai, one of Nigeria’s most legendary goalkeepers, died on Thursday, July 3, 2025, leaving a legacy that will continue to inspire future generations of athletes and spectators. Rufai, often known as “Dodo Mayana,” was a key...
Afrofest opens today and continues through the weekend at Woodbine Park
Beach Metro Community News
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July 4, 2025
Afrofest 2025 takes place at Woodbine Park from Friday, July 4, through to Sunday, July 6. Celebrating 37 years of championing African music in the city, not-for-profit community-based organization Music Africa brings Afrofest back to Woodbine...
Gold stocks get the winter blues, too
Cairns Post
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July 4, 2025
The All Ords Gold sub-index is down 12% in the past month But June is often a down time for Aussie gold miners, Canaccord says Price bets from analysts remain bullish Wet weather got you feeling down in the dumps? There's seasonality, also, in the...
Transfer Updates: Rashford, Gyokeres, Diomande, Madueke, David, Arokodare, Others
Naija News
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July 2, 2025
Sporting and Swedish forward Viktor Gyokeres is on the verge of fulfilling his transfer wish this summer as Arsenal are about to complete a deal for the 27-year-old striker. (L’Equipe) Ivory Coast defender, Ousmane Diomande, 21, is on the verge of...
UK mobile network with 10 million customers brings back free roaming
Leeds Live
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July 4, 2025
A leading mobile network with 10 million customers is set to reintroduce free roaming for travellers this summer. UK holidaymakers heading to the European Union have been informed that Three Mobile will reinstate this significant benefit for them....
Major UK mobile network with 10 million customers brings back free roaming
Birmingham Live
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July 4, 2025
UK tourists heading to the European Union have been told Three Mobile will bring back the massive perk for them. A major mobile network with 10 million customers will bring back FREE roaming while abroad this summer. UK tourists heading to the...
Two Nigerian refs named for WAFU-B U-20 Cup
Punch
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July 3, 2025
Two Nigerian referees, Salisu Basheer and Abdul Majeed Usman, have been included amongst the officials set to take charge of proceedings in the forthcoming WAFU Zone B U-20 Boys’ Cup, which will take place in Ghana from July 10 to 23, PUNCH Sports...
Super Eagles legend Peter Rufai dies, age 61
ESPN Africa
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July 4, 2025
Former Super Eagles captain and World Cup goalkeeper Peter Rufai has died in a Lagos hospital. He was 61, and reports said he had been ill for some weeks before finally passing about 6 a.m. (West Africa Standard Time) on Thursday. Rufai's death...
Royal Air Maroc Restores Munich to Casablanca Nonstop Service
FTN News
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July 4, 2025
Royal Air Maroc is set to strengthen connections between Europe and Africa by restoring its nonstop service between Munich and Casablanca. Beginning October 20, 2025, Morocco’s national carrier will once again operate flights linking Germany’s...
Flight delays, bird strikes, runway skids: Nigerian aviation sector’s persistent safety challenges (2)
Punch
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July 3, 2025
Despite a robust regulatory framework and billions spent on safety initiatives, Nigeria’s aviation sector remains plagued by recurring incidents, ageing aircraft, and weak oversight, leaving passenger safety hanging in the balance, writes PRINCESS...
Intrigues, Interstate Rivalry Undermine Actualisation of Single African Air Transport Market
This Day
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July 4, 2025
Chinedu Eze The plan to expand African air travel market is currently being hindered by intrigues and inter-state rivalry by countries that do not want the actualisation of the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM). These countries, it was...