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Former Trump Cabinet Secretary Is Unlikely Advocate for Drug That Made Him See The Devil
The Daily Beast
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August 12, 2025
A Republican whose 2012 presidential bid was thwarted by a viral mental lapse on a debate stage has become a top advocate for a powerful drug that made him see the devil. Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry says ibogaine—an illegal substance that derives...
Fly Gabon Receives First ATR 42-600
Airline Geeks
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August 8, 2025
Backed by state investment, the young Gabonese airline is rapidly growing its fleet with turboprops, jets, and regional ambitions. [ Planes ]August 8, 2025 5:30 am ET By Victor Shalton Fly Gabon is marking a major fleet milestone with the imminent...
Surge for greener pastures amid travel restrictions
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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August 4, 2025
Countries are raising the bar in their minimum requirements for travels, including visa fees and other processes, apparently to discourage large numbers. Some are tightening their immigration policies for safety and economic reasons. Even...
VAALCO Energy, Inc. (NYSE:EGY) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Insider Monkey
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August 12, 2025
VAALCO Energy, Inc. (NYSE:EGY) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript August 8, 2025 Operator: Good morning, and welcome to VAALCO Energy’s Second Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call. [Operator Instructions] Please note this event is being recorded. I...
Visa-Free Travel: 65 Countries Now Open To Philippine Passport Holders
MENAFN
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August 3, 2025
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) For many Filipinos, the dream of exploring the world is becoming more accessible than ever. Whether it's wandering through the vibrant souks of Morocco, diving into the crystal-clear waters of Fiji, or strolling the buzzing...
THE TRAVELLER – From Gereka to Hula
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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August 1, 2025
BY PAUL MINGA It was raining heavily late afternoon of Sunday, July 27, 2025. Edward and I just returned from Asha – a roadside market within the newly emerged Port Moresby’s Gereka suburb. As Edward and I were back home preparing dinner that...
Erdoğan receives Gabon President Nguema in Ankara
Sabah
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July 31, 2025
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Thursday met with Gabon President Brice Oligui Nguema in the Turkish capital, Ankara. Erdoğan welcomed his Gabonese counterpart with an official ceremony at the Presidential Complex. Delegations from Gabon and...
Travel Bans Are Back – Are Exemptions Possible?
JD Supra - California
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July 21, 2025
Travel bans are back, with an initial list of 19 countries, and that list may be expanded to include an additional 36 nations. This latest round of travel restrictions find their basis in Presidential Proclamation 10949 “Restricting the Entry of...
Soccer-Guinea name Duarte as new national coach
The Malaysian Star
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August 11, 2025
FILE PHOTO: Football Soccer - African Cup of Nations - Semi Finals - Burkina Faso v Egypt- Stade de l'Amitie - Libreville, Gabon - 1/2/17 Burkina Faso coach Paulo Jorge Duarte Reuters / Amr Abdallah Dalsh Livepic/File Photo CONAKRY (Reuters)...
Guinea name Duarte as new national coach
Channel News Asia
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August 11, 2025
CONAKRY :Well-travelled Portuguese coach Paulo Duarte has been named as Guinea’s new coach, less than a month before their next round of World Cup qualifiers. Duarte, 56, has twice previously coached Burkina Faso and taken charge of Gabon and...
CAA U18/20 Championships: Gabonese Athletes Are Yearning For Bigger Sponsorship – Marthe Falana
Daily Independent
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July 23, 2025
1 One of Africa’s most talented young athletes, Gabon’s National hammer record holder and silver medalist at the just concluded CAA U-18/20 Championships, Kenza Falana, has said Gabonese youths need sponsorship from corporate bodies, sporting...
Entrepreneur Ankitha Rajendran Captures Her Travels In Her Memoir ‘Why Not?
Femina
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At a time when everyone is just seeking ‘Insta-worthy’ pictures (so much so that cafes are designed with this in mind, not the food) and where each person has become a blogger thanks to a phone camera, what if someone says travel does not have to...
How to watch Premier League 2025/26: live stream guide, TV channels and key dates
TechRadar
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August 12, 2025
2025/26's Premier League live streams see Arne Slot leading Liverpool into the season as champions, with Man City, Arsenal, Chelsea and the rest all hoping to dethrone them. Below we have all the information on how to watch Premier League 2025/26...
A Giant Leap for African Unity: Kenya’s historic Visa-Free policy and the Trans African tourism and unity campaign
MyJoyOnline
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July 15, 2025
Today, July 13, 2025, marks a historic milestone in Africa’s journey toward unity and free movement. Kenya has taken a bold and transformative step by eliminating all visa requirements and the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) for citizens of...
French-speaking citizens of these countries have a direct study to permanent residence pathway
CIC News
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August 7, 2025
The Francophone Minority Communities Student Pilot (FMCSP) provides a study to permanent residence (PR) pathway for French-speaking students who are citizens of select countries. If you’re admitted to study in Canada under the FMCSP, you can apply...
Electoral manipulation in broad daylight
The Standard Gambia
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August 11, 2025
- Advertisement - Dear Edtior, This press release from the Ministry of Interior is making false claims just to cover up the fraudulent issuance of national ID cards for the purpose of manipulating elections. This is not difficult to see. Political...
15 horrific crashes that broke the hearts of Ghanaians
MyJoyOnline
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August 11, 2025
On Wednesday, August 6, 2025, Ghanaians woke up at sunrise expecting a normal, bustling day, unaware that by sunset, they would be plunged into a national sorrow courtesy of the never-ending crashes, with the red, gold and green national flag...
List of August National and International Days You Should Know and Celebrate
Time Bulletin
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August 9, 2025
August offers a chance to rejoice every other week because it is a month filled with national and international celebrations. The days, dates, and events of national and international significance in August 2024 are listed in this article. Let’s...
Highlights and goals from Olympique Marseille 3-1 Aston Villa in International Friendly
VAVEL
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August 9, 2025
⏱️95´ Tempers flare, the match has ended heatedly. Both coaches get angry and start arguing, the match ended with many fouls, the referee never stopped this and play continued with many fouls by the players in midfield. The match ends, victory for...
Silver, Nomads welcome CAF tourney draw
The Nation Malawi
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August 10, 2025
Silver Strikers and Mighty Wanderers have welcomed with mixed reactions the Confederation of African Football (CAF) club competitions draw held yesterday in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. TNM Super League defending champions, Silver have been draw...