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SA's Ramoreboli leads Botswana to second AFCON berth
eNCA
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JOHANNESBURG - The 2025 AFCON will see a healthy representation of countries south of the equator. Bafana Bafana is the strongest of the nations at the bottom of the continent, but there will be a keen eye on the likes of Comoros and Botswana who...
These are the top 10 happiest countries, according to the 2025 World Happiness Report. Did the United States make the cut?
Yahoo News
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The results are in for the 2025 World Happiness Report, and yet again Nordic countries top the list in self-reported well-being. While this year’s report, which focuses on “the impact of caring and sharing on people’s happiness,” has some bad news...
Top 10 African countries with the highest hunger levels
Business Insider Africa
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November 11, 2024
High hunger levels continue to be a major issue in many African countries, affecting practically every element of society, including health, economic growth, and social stability. Hunger dramatically reduces productivity by impairing people's...
Nearly 300 million people in Africa faced life-threatening heat in past 3 months: Report
Down to Earth
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Climate change is worsening global heat exposure, with Africa bearing the brunt of its effects, according to a new analysis by Climate Central. It is based on the non-profit’s Climate Shift Index (CSI) that measures how climate change alters the...
World’s Most Expensive dog bought for £4.4m is worth more than GDP of these African nations
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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March 21, 2025
A Bengaluru-based dog breeder, S. Sathish, has made headlines after purchasing a rare ‘wolfdog’ named Cadabom Okami for £4.4 million, equivalent to ₦8.67 billion. The purchase has not only earned the hybrid dog the title of the world’s most...
Finland Tops the World Happiness Report Rankings
Daily News
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March 21, 2025
45 The US fell to its lowest-ever ranking in the 2025 edition of the World Happiness Report amid rising social isolation and political polarisation, while Finland and other Nordic countries remained at the top of the index. Published on Thursday...
The US is officially more unhappy than ever – but is Trump to blame?
Indy100
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March 20, 2025
The World Happiness Report for 2025 has officially dropped – and surprise, surprise, Finland has taken the crown for the eighth year in a row. In contrast, America has seemingly gotten more unhappy as time has gone on. The report delves into the...
The Potential for Tourism from the Gulf – and China
New Spotlight Nepal
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Introduction In a recent issue of New Spotlight (January 10, 2025), Juddha Bahadur Gurung, who it appears is a member of the International Eco-Tourism Society, Eurasian Chapter (Turkey), wrote about what he referred to variously as ‘Arabian...
This country tops in world's happiness list, world's saddest country is…, US, UK falls down in…
India.com
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March 20, 2025
Home Viral This country tops in world’s happiness list, world’s saddest country is…, US, UK falls down in… This year, Costa Rica and Mexico have entered the top 10 happiest nations for the first time. The World Happiness Report 2025 has been...
Sri Lanka drops to 133rd in World Happiness Report
Daily Mirror
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Colombo, March 20 (Daily Mirror) - Sri Lanka has fallen to 133rd place in the World Happiness Report 2025, down from 128th in the 2024 edition. Published on Thursday by the Wellbeing Research Centre at the University of Oxford in partnership with...
The world's happiest country revealed - but the USA and UK both fall down the rankings
Daily Mail
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March 20, 2025
By ESTHER MARSHALL Published: 05:37 EDT, 20 March 2025 | Updated: 05:40 EDT, 20 March 2025 The world's happiest country has been revealed but it's not good news for the UK which falls to its lowest spot since 2017. Finland takes the top spot once...
Culture BitesThe uncomfortable truth about online culture
The National News
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On this week’s episode of Culture Bites, Enas Refaei and Farah Andrews discuss the Palestinian documentaries that are defying the odds amid a climate of political tension. Oscar-winning film No Other Land has secured a Dubai-based distributor in...
Finland takes top spot, US gets lowest-ever rank in World Happiness Report
Al Jazeera
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The US fell to its lowest-ever ranking in the 2025 edition of the World Happiness Report amid rising social isolation and political polarisation, while Finland and other Nordic countries remained at the top of the index. Published on Thursday by...
Guinea’s striker Guirassy leads AfCON Morocco 2025 group qualifiers with six goals
Maravi Express
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November 17, 2024
* His form has been instrumental in Guinea’s qualifying campaign, with his clinical finishing and ability to deliver in crucial moments standing out * His six goals not only underline his importance to Guinea’s hopes but also position him as a key...
Africa-India Ties: The Continent’s Next Big Relationship or Over-Hyped?
The Diplomat
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November 10, 2024
As India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi embraced the African Union’s then-chair, Comoros’ President Azali Assoumani, at last year’s G-20 summit in New Delhi, a number of commentaries touted India-Africa relations as the next big thing. India,...
F&A Outsourcing 2024: Trends, digital levers and value creation
CFO Dive
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Thank you for your interest in the webinar! Check your inbox for an email with instructions on viewing this on-demand presentation. Oops something went wrong. Job Function * Accounting Admissions Analytics and Reporting Business Development &...
In pursuit of their dreams, CNA graduates overcome challenges
Sun Journal - Maine
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October 11, 2024
LEWISTON — Sixteen new certified nursing assistants are ready to join the workforce after celebrating the end of clinicals with loved ones at Lewiston Adult Education on Thursday evening. The graduates came from nine countries, from Ukraine to...
Jordan Belfort Net Worth (Money & Salary)
Hollywood Gazette
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March 3, 2025
Title: Jordan Belfort Net Worth (Money & Salary) Last Updated: February 26, 2025 What is Jordan Belfort’s Net Worth Jordan Belfort is an American former stockbroker, convicted felon, and author who has a net worth of negative $100 million. Jordan...
Gambia to benefit from $10M Islamic bank grant
The Standard Gambia
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November 13, 2024
- Advertisement - The Gambia is among countries set to benefit from an Islamic Development Bank $10 million grants aimed at finding solutions to the climate crisis, health care issues in low, middle-income countries. The financing was signed at...
University of Sheffield offers international PG taught scholarship 2025
The Indian Express
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March 15, 2025
The University of Sheffield,UK is offering International Postgraduate Taught Scholarship 2025 to international students joining the University. The scholarships is available for students belonging to some selected regions of the country. The...