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Prof. Benedict Oramah, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), received high praise and formal recognition on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at the opening of the fourth Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF 2025) in Algiers, Algeria, for his transformative leadership in advancing Africa’s economic growth and integration. The accolade came during a keynote address by H.E. Chief Olusegun Obasanjo GCFR, former President of Nigeria and Chairman of the IATF 2025 Advisory Council. “Who dares and delivers beyond measure… opens difficult doors and walks through them himself before handing the keys of Africa’s Economic Freedom…

As I see it from the United States: when Europe decided to become an Islamist continent. My LinkedIn friend Arthur Block, a Dutch author/journalist/lecturer and entrepreneur manages the blog “Liberum Vox Populi Vox DEI.” Arthur has written five books in Dutch, including a biography of his journey of discovery, “Mijn zoektocht in Libanon” (Translated to English: “My search in Lebanon”) (2006), which was translated to Arabic (2010) Arthur is most concerned about the current and worsening state of affairs in Europe. We exchanged our opinions and they matched. In reply to his request, here is my opinion in an eye opener…

At least two people have been killed and 13 injured in a new Russian overnight drone attack on Ukraine’s capital Kyiv, local officials have said.One of the victims was a one-year-old baby, whose body was pulled from the rubble, Kyiv’s military administration head Tymur Tkachenko said on Sunday. A young woman is also believed to have been killed.Russia also attacked Kryvyi Rih, President Volodymyr Zelensky’s hometown in central Ukraine, where three infrastructure facilities were hit. Air raid warnings were activated overnight for all of the country’s regions.The fresh attack came as Russian President Vladimir Putin has been hardening his warning…

Olayinka Hakeem Babalola will serve as president of the global membership organization in 2026-27 EVANSTON, Ill., USA (3 September 2025) — Olayinka Hakeem Babalola, a member of the Rotary Club of Trans Amadi, Nigeria, has been elected to serve as president of Rotary International for the 2026-27 term. He will take office on 1 July 2026. Babalola, a Rotary member for more than 30 years, will become the second African to lead Rotary International, following Jonathan B. Majiyagbe of the Rotary Club of Kano, Nigeria, who served in 2003-04. Follow us on WhatsApp | LinkedIn for the latest headlines “Rotary…

Eric WoodyardSep 6, 2025, 11:52 PM ETCloseEric Woodyard covers the Detroit Lions for ESPN. He joined ESPN in September 2019 as an NBA reporter dedicated to the Midwest region before switching to his current role in April 2021. The Flint, Mich. native is a graduate of Western Michigan University and has authored/co-authored three books: “Wasted,” “Ethan’s Talent Search” and “All In: The Kelvin Torbert Story”. He is a proud parent of one son, Ethan.Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams reached agreement on a three-year extension worth up to $83 million, sources told ESPN Saturday.Less than 24 hours ahead of the…

Ah, September. The kiddos head back to school, the geese head south for the winter, and we all head to Cupertino to see the new iPhones.Apple’s latest product launch event is happening on September 9. The livestreamed announcement starts on Tuesday at 10 am Pacific, 1 pm Eastern, and 6 pm British Summer Time. You can watch the livestream right here on this page, on Apple’s website, or on Apple’s YouTube channel. If you’re already deep in the Appleverse, you can also watch in the Apple TV app on any screen where it runs.For weeks, little nuggets of information about…

The Second United Nations Climate summit in Addis Ababa is expected to uphold a clear and resounding message: Africa cannot afford to wait any longer for meaningful climate finance. The call from leaders, policymakers, and international organizations was unequivocal–financing climate resilience is not charity; it is justice. In his opening address, President Taye Atske Silassie of Ethiopia underscored the scale of the challenge and ambition: mobilizing USD 1.3 trillion annually by 2030. This figure is not an exaggeration, but a sober reflection of the investments needed to build a sustainable and secure future for billions of people. Africa, despite contributing…

Rebel Ridge took home the award for best TV movie at the 2025 Creative Arts Emmy Awards. The Netflix film, written, produced and directed by Jeremy Saulnier, stars Aaron Pierre as a former Marine who goes up against a corrupt police force in a small Louisiana town. The project beat out fellow nominees The Gorge, Mountainhead, Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy and Nonnas in the TV movie category. Saulnier spoke to The Hollywood Reporter ahead of the action-thriller’s September 2024 release about bringing it to fruition following a pandemic, writers and actors strikes and the exit of the movie’s…

A harrowing docudrama about Israel’s killing of a five-year-old Palestinian girl during its ongoing war on Gaza has won the Silver Lion prize at the Venice Film Festival.The Voice of Hind Rajab, by French-Tunisian director Kaouther Ben Hania, came in second on Saturday to the movie Father Mother Sister Brother by United States indie director Jim Jarmusch.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listThe film tells the true story of Hind Rajab, who was killed by Israeli forces last year, as she and her family tried to evacuate Gaza City.It uses real audio from Rajab’s hours-long call to the Palestine…

Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick has declared his club will no longer be stomped on or forgotten after beating Fremantle in dramatic fashion to set up a blockbuster Q-Clash semi-final.The Suns blew a 26-point lead against the Dockers on Saturday night but managed to regain their composure in the dying minutes to seal a famous one-point elimination final win at Optus Stadium.Suns defender Mac Andrew drifted forward to kick the game-tying goal with just 72 seconds remaining.Then the retiring David Swallow kicked the match-winning behind from a 50m set shot with just nine seconds left on the clock after being…