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Ukraine trains terror troops in Africa
MENAFN
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May 31, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukraine is allegedly training jihadist fighters and supplying weapons to terrorist organizations in Africa’s Sahel region, according to a senior Russian Foreign Ministry official. Tatyana Dovgalenko, deputy director of the ministry’s...
Canadian gold miner looks for mediation in African conflict
MENAFN
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May 31, 2025
(MENAFN) Canadian mining company Barrick Mining has turned to the World Bank’s arbitration tribunal to resolve a legal conflict with Mali, Reuters reported on Friday. The company faces the risk of losing control over its gold operations in the...
Big seal roams around South Africa’s streets
MENAFN
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May 29, 2025
(MENAFN) A big elephant seal took a different direction by mistake and was seen moving slowly and heavily in a street in a city in South Africa near the coast on Tuesday morning, astonishing citizens and rousing a rescue attempt to return him back...
US army command possibly to leave Africa
MENAFN
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May 29, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) is reviewing its military footprint across the continent as African nations increasingly reconsider their defense relationships with Western powers and explore alternative partnerships. AFRICOM...
U.S. Reevaluates Military Role in Africa
MENAFN
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May 28, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States’ Africa military division, known as AFRICOM, is planning to reconsider its operations on the African continent. This development comes as numerous nations are increasingly reassessing their defense relationships with...
Minister Gwede Mantashe: Official Launch of the South African National Petroleum Company
South African Government
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May 26, 2025
Programme director, Director-general of the DMPR, Mr Jacob Mbele Chairperson of the CEF Group, Ms Ayanda Noah Chairpersons of CEF Group subsidiaries CEO of the SANPC, Mr Godfrey Moagi CEF Group CEOs and executives Representatives from other...
Phase3, CSquared & SBIN Launch Lagos–Accra Terrestrial Fibre Route, Delivering Strategic Resilience Across West Africa
EIN Presswire
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May 26, 2025
ABUJA, FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY, NIGERIA, May 26, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Phase3, through a strategic partnership with CSquared and SBIN today announces a new terrestrial fibre route from Lagos, Nigeria to Accra, Ghana, setting a new...
African state’s president declares Burkina Faso, Russia entering fresh stage of collaboration
MENAFN
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May 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Burkina Faso and Russia have entered a new and strengthened phase of strategic cooperation, with a focus on defense, education, and economic development, according to the West African nation’s interim president, Ibrahim Traoré. In an...
Ocean Power Technologies Completes First Sea Trial for WAM-V®s at US Coast Guard Approved Test Site in New Jersey
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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May 22, 2025
MONROE TOWNSHIP, N.J., May 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. (NYSE American: OPTT) (“OPT” or the “Company”), a leader in innovative, cost-effective, low-carbon and artificial intelligence maritime services that enable...
Alameda Health System expands stroke care with Wilma Chan Highland Hospital Campus’ new certification
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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May 20, 2025
OAKLAND, Calif., May 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alameda Health System (AHS) patients experiencing the sudden and frightening symptoms of a stroke will now receive faster and more-integrated care, thanks to the Wilma Chan Highland Hospital...
Minister Pemmy Majodina invites media to witness reopening of Lesotho Highlands Water Project Tunnel, 25 May
South African Government
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May 16, 2025
Members of the media are invited to join Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina, together with Deputy Ministers, David Mahlobo and Sello Seitlholo to witness the reopening of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) tunnel in Clarens, Free...
Speak Up Africa galvanizes private sector engagement to accelerate malaria-elimination efforts in Africa
EIN Presswire
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May 14, 2025
The Change the Story campaign and report amplifies the voices of women and girls and mobilizes the African private sector to accelerate malaria elimination. ABIDJAN, IVORY COAST, May 14, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- On the sidelines of the Africa...
S-African leader plans on meeting Trump
MENAFN
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May 14, 2025
(MENAFN) South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced plans to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump to address concerns surrounding the recent relocation of 49 Afrikaners to the United States under claims of persecution. The issue gained...
Deputy President Paul Mashatile: Africa's Travel Indaba
South African Government
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May 13, 2025
Programme Director; Premier of KwaZulu-Natal Province, Honourable Thamsanqa Ntuli and Councillor Cyril Xaba, Mayor of eThekwini our gracious hosts; Minister of Tourism in South Africa, Honourable Patricia de Lille and Deputy Minister of Tourism,...
Russia, African countries host boxing tournament
MENAFN
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May 13, 2025
(MENAFN) A boxing tournament featuring athletes from Russia and the Sahel region of Africa was held in Niger on Friday to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in World War II. The event, organized by the NGO 'Niger–Russia Together Hand in...
Kiwoito Introduces Tailored Tanzania Safari Packages for Global Travelers
EIN Presswire
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June 6, 2025
personalized safari experiences in Tanzania, unforgettable wildlife encounters DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, June 6, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- TANZANIA SAFARI Kiwoito Africa Safaris Invites the World to Discover the Heart of Africa Kiwoito Africa...
Bulk Filtration Market Size To Reach USD 20.92 Billion by 2032, at a CAGR of 5.5% from 2025 to 2032
EIN Presswire
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June 4, 2025
Bulk Filtration Market was valued at USD 13.63 Bn. in 2024, and the total revenue is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.5% from 2025 to 2032 SAVANNAH, GA, UNITED STATES, June 4, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Stellar Market Research has published a...
Citi Trends Announces First Quarter Fiscal 2025 Results
Business Wire
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June 3, 2025
Citi Trends, Inc. (NASDAQ: CTRN), a leading off-price value retailer of apparel, accessories and home trends primarily for African American families in the United States, today reported results for the first quarter ended May 3, 2025. For purposes...
The Road to Freedom Runs Through St. Augustine
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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June 4, 2025
St. Augustine, FL, June 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Juneteenth commemorates the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States. Black history on Florida’s Historic Coast® spans centuries—from the nation’s original Underground Railroad to...
Benin rejects allegations of backing Western terror networks
MENAFN
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June 3, 2025
(MENAFN) Benin has strongly denied accusations that it is collaborating with Western countrires to support terrorist activities aimed at undermining the stability of Niger and the broader Sahel region. This area has been contending with extremist...