CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — The Trump administration has provided a $99.6 million loan to a U.S.-owned cell phone network operator in Africa to expand American tech presence on a continent where China's Huawei is a leading player.
The loan from the U.S. government's Export-Import Bank was announced by the operator Africell on Friday. It is the only U.S.-owned cell network operator in Africa.
Africell said in a statement the loan would "boost U.S.-based employment in the telecommunications sector and strengthen American technology leadership abroad." It said the money would allow it to invest specifically in American and European technology for its operations in the southern African country of Angola.
Africell also operates in Congo, Sierra Leone and Gambia, it said.
Huawei is the world's biggest supplier of telecommunications network equipment and is estimated to have supplied more than half the 4G and 5G network infrastructure in Africa.

#loan

Liverpool are in the process of remodelling their frontline.
The departure of Mohamed Salah on a free transfer opened up a gap on the right side of the attack. Richard Hughes has already tied up the signings of wingers Victor Munoz and Bradley Barcola.
There are also plans afoot to sell Cody Gakpo and we can expect Harvey Elliott and Federico Chiesa to also take their leave.
Liverpool will also be hoping to sign another wide forward before Tuesday's deadline.
Ismaila Sarr and Yankuba Minteh are the names in the frame - with Palace valuing Sarr at around £70m and Brighton seeking in excess of that figure for their 22-year-old Gambian forward.

#richard #bradley

Liverpool are chasing wingers. Of that there is little doubt.
Deals are currently live for Bradley Barcola and Yankuba Minteh - while there is an outside chance of Ibrahim Mbaye also arriving.
Richard Hughes is at a critical juncture in the Barcola deal with negotiations now delicately poised with Paris Saint-Germain.
The French champions are seeking a record deal for the 23-year-old - who prefers to play on the left but who can also feature from the right. Minteh, 22, is a naturally right-sided option with the left-footer currently out injured.
Nonetheless the 2024/25 Premier League champions want a deal for the £70m-rated Gambian - who has already agreed terms with the Reds per reports.

#right #deals

Liverpool have been told that Brighton & Hove Albion attacker Yankuba Minteh is worth £80 million, according to Jacobs Ben.
The Reds have made two offers for the Gambian forward, both rejected, including a £60m bid.
However, Liverpool will have to offer more to land Minteh, which, per the report, the Merseyside club isn't willing to do.
Liverpool will only come back to the negotiating table if they lower their fee.
The Reds are desperate to bolster the right flank following the departure of Mohamed Salah.

#yankuba #gambian

Liverpool will have to pay £70m to sign Yankuba Minteh from Brighton after seeing two bids rebuffed.
Brighton will hold firm to their valuation of the Gambian winger, The Independent understands.
Andoni Iraola is keen on the 22-year-old, who missed the Seagulls' 4-0 win over Aston Villa through injury.
Liverpool saw bids of £50m and £60m rejected by Brighton, but could return with a third improved offer before next Tuesday's transfer deadline.
Brighton are thought to consider Carlos Baleba's £70m price in his impending move to Manchester United as instructive.

#brighton #gambian

Fabrizio Romano has reported that personal terms have been agreed between Yankuba Minteh and Liverpool over a potential move to Anfield for the Brighton winger.
The Reds have already seen two bids rejected by the south coast club in recent days, the second of which amounted to £60m (Sky Sports), as they pursue a late-window replacement for Mo Salah on the right flank.
The 22-year-old is currently sidelined for at least a couple of months with a leg injury he suffered in the Seagulls' pre-season win over Roma a fortnight ago, but that hasn't deterred the Merseyside club from testing the waters with a couple of unsuccessful offers for him.
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According to Romano, Minteh would jump at the chance to sign for Liverpool and already has an agreement in place on personal terms, with the next step being for the two clubs to agree a fee for the Gambia forward.

#Liverpool #already #fabrizio

Liverpool are active in the forward market.
Last week bids went in for Yankuba Minteh but so far Brighton haven't been tempted to sell. The 22-year-old was the subject of an initial £50m approach from sporting director Richard Hughes.
That was swiftly knocked back - but the 2024/25 Premier League champions didn't hang around. Another offer of £60m went in and Brighton again sent that bid to Room 101.
It is thought that the South Coast side would accept £70m for the Gambian - who joined from Newcastle in 2024.
Meanwhile the chase is live for Bradley Barcola.

#Liverpool #yankuba

Yankuba Minteh has reportedly called his agent for an emergency meeting on Friday evening.
A reputable source on X (formerly Twitter) shared the update in question, following Liverpool's rejected £50m bid for the Gambia international this week.
The Merseysiders are looking to bolster the forward line with a minimum of two new options, with Bradley Barcola in line to be the club's marquee signing of the window.
To be clear, we're big fans of Yankuba Minteh and are excited about the prospect of what he could bring to this Andoni Iraola side.
However, we're simultaneously confused about Liverpool's strategy in the market, given that they apparently walked away from negotiations with PSG for Ibrahim Mbaye based on the 18-year-old's asking price.

#gambia #barcola

Ethan Nairne defeated his compatriot Benjamin Levy in an all-English men's -73kg final to win judo gold at the Commonwealth Games.
The 24-year-old beat Scotland's Daniel Pacitti, Wales' Ben Moore and the Gambia's Faye Njie on his way to the final at the SEC Centre.
Nairne had to be patient against Levy but a one-armed shoulder throw eventually clinched gold by Yuko.
He was joined on the podium by Levy and Northern Ireland's Josh Green, who claimed bronze with a golden score victory over Welshman Moore.
It is a second Commonwealth Games medal for the Nairne family this week after Lele, Ethan's older sister, won bronze by ippon with an emphatic throw to the mat to defeat Ghanas Frema Agyei within just 28 seconds on Friday.

#nairne #throw #bronze #ethan

Max Eberl and Bayern Munich have been busy in the summer transfer window through the FIFA World Cup season. As part of the changes to the squad, Bara Sapoko Ndiaye is set to be signed on a long term deal with the club. The Senegalese midfielder is expected to replace out the outgoing veteran and **** tuple champion Leon Goretzka.
Ndiaye had earned his favor from Vincent Kompany and got several opportunities with the first team in the second half of the season. Albeit not as risk taking as the sensational Lennart Karl, Ndiaye proved to be a robust midfielder who could hold his own against high pressing opponents. His awareness, technical skill and physical resilience saw him shuffle the ball smoothly at the back or find an occasional through ball. His one touch short passing is a special highlight of his composure.
Per Kicker's reporter Frank Linkesch, Ndiaye will be behind Joshua Kimmich, Aleksander Pavlović and Tom Bischof in the midfield order. Considering his age and experience, this is a very valuable position for his development. The full details are captured by iMiaSanMia below:
Despite their partnership, money was an important factor in the talks between Bayern and Gambinos Stars over Bara Sapoko Ndiaye. Bayern will pay a fee 'significantly under' €5m for the Senegalese international. Bara will take Leon Goretzka's spot in the squad and will be behind Kimmich, Pavlović and Bischof in the pecking order. Bara is highly rated at the club and was also part of the reason Noël Aséko was sold to Frankfurt. He will begin pre-season training with Bayern in the coming days.
Formed in 2023, Bayern Munich tied up with LAFC to form Red&Gold Football, a joint venture to scout and aid in the development of talents from across the globe. Ndiaye's parent club Gambino Stars a renowned football academy became a partner of the joint venture. Per LAFC, the aim of the partnership is "to provide the top players of The Gambia and other West African nations with a controlled, self-determined path to the top European leagues as well as Major League Soccer (USA)."

#season #sapoko #senegalese #leon

After Leon Goretzka's departure, questions were raised over who would take his spot in the midfield. Following an impressive season on loan at Hannover, many thought Noël Aséko Nkili would be the man for the job. However, the 20-year-old midfielder was sold to Eintracht Frankfurt — leaving many scratching their heads.
It seems as though Bayern had Goretzka's replacement lined up since the start of the year.
Bara Sapoko Ndiaye impressed in his cameo appearances towards the end of Bayern's season. So much so that Die Rekordmeister decided to sign the 18-year-old talent from Gambian academy Gambino Stars Africa permanently.
Bayern Munich Sporting Director Christoph Freund confirmed the signing on Saturday, reports two days later confirming that Ndiaye signed a five-year contract.
Now according to Florian Plettenberg (as captured by iMiaSanMia), we know how much Bayern paid for Ndiaye.

#much

Princess Anne once again proved her sustainable fashion credentials as she wore a 42-year-old dress to an event in London.
The 75-year-old looked radiant as she arrived at the Centenary Banquet of the Honourable Company of Master Mariners at Guildhall alongside her husband, Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence.
She wore a sheer yellow gown with short sleeves, a pink rose print and a cape detail. The royal also donned a pair of white gloves and added to her look with a pair of matching heels.
Eagle-eyed social media users quickly spotted that Anne wore the very same dress during a trip to Gambia in 1984 for her role as patron with Save the Children UK.
Anne, who was 34 at the time, was photographed at the State House in Banjul, where she wore the dress with an eye-catching gold necklace and matching earrings.