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Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment reaffirms opposition to ivory and rhino horn trade
Recent media reports have suggested that South Africa intends to break ranks with the international consensus on the ivory and rhino horn trade ahead of the upcoming CITES COP20. This is incorrect. The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the...
Owner: South African Government
Ivory Coast’s Leader Alassane Ouattara Re-elected for Fourth Term
(MENAFN) Ivory Coast's incumbent leader Alassane Ouattara has secured another presidential term after provisional election tallies confirmed his overwhelming victory Monday, marking his fourth consecutive mandate at the helm of the West African...
Owner: Sawsan Dababneh & Ramzi AbdelJaber
Ethiopia Appeals for Mediation to Defuse Tensions with Eritrea
(MENAFN) Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has formally requested international mediation to ease rising tensions with Eritrea over access to the Red Sea. Speaking to parliament on Tuesday, Abiy said he had already engaged with China, Russia,...
Owner: Sawsan Dababneh & Ramzi AbdelJaber
France, Spain Intensify Push for UN Veto Limits, Citing Gaza Genocide
(MENAFN) France and Spain intensified demands Thursday for curtailing veto authority within the UN Security Council, arguing the privilege has systematically obstructed international responses to humanitarian emergencies including the war in Gaza....
Owner: Sawsan Dababneh & Ramzi AbdelJaber
The 33rd African Diaspora International Film Festival Celebrates African Voices and the Fight for Artistic Freedom
The 33rd African Diaspora International Film Festival spotlights a bold lineup of contemporary African films exploring resilience, artistic freedom and identity NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, October 24, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The 33rd African...
The Lights Are On for Afterschool from Coast to Coast Today
Washington, D.C., Oct. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In Alabama, students and families are mixing pre-Halloween thrills with science skills at a spooky science lab with hands-on experiments, eerie activities, and hair-raising fun. In California,...
Professor Emeritus Publishes Historical Novel Based on Personal Experiences in Africa and Years of Research and Teaching
HONOLULU, HI, UNITED STATES, October 21, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The newly released BOTIWA: A Novel of African Resistance vividly portrays the French conquest of Côte d’Ivoire between 1890 and 1910. Through intertwined personal stories and...
Where Vision Meets Action: Global Africa Summit DC Unites Leaders Across Continents for Africa’s Future
Bridging continents to accelerate inclusive growth, diaspora engagement, and shared prosperity. WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, October 21, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Global Africa Summit (GAS) – Washington DC Edition, hosted by the Africa...
Water and Sanitation on Vaal Dam maintaining full capacity despite slight weekly dip
The Department of Water and Sanitation’s weekly hydrological report on the status of dam levels has revealed that the Vaal Dam continues to sustain impressive water levels above full capacity, showing only a minimal week-to-week variation. The...
Owner: South African Government
UNHCR calls for support to tackle displacement crisis in Africa
(MENAFN) The UN refugee agency (UNHCR) has issued an urgent appeal for stronger international action to address the escalating displacement crisis across Africa’s Sahel region, where nearly 4 million people have been forced from their homes in...
Owner: Sawsan Dababneh & Ramzi AbdelJaber
Africa's Rangers are on the Frontline Protecting Nature for People and Planet: They Need Better Support
New White Paper Calls for Urgent Professionalisation of Africa’s Rangers to Safeguard Nature and Meet Global Biodiversity Goals LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 2, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- A new White Paper from Tusk highlights the urgent need...
Stellenium & INP-HB Launch Transformative Partnership to Establish Côte d'Ivoire as West Africa's AI Sovereignty Leader
Landmark partnership empowers Côte d’Ivoire to lead West Africa’s digital transformation through sovereign AI infrastructure and education. ABIDJAN, IVORY COAST, October 10, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In a defining step for national...
Moscow claims Ukraine supports militant groups in Africa
(MENAFN) Russian authorities have claimed that new evidence points to Ukrainian support for militant groups operating in Africa’s Sahara-Sahel region, including the provision of drones, according to statements by Russian Foreign Ministry...
Owner: Sawsan Dababneh & Ramzi AbdelJaber
Trade, Industry and Competition on South African abalone industry sight of European market
The South Africa Abalone Export Council has set its sight on the European market as part of its market diversification strategy. The Chief Executive Officer of the council, Ms Rhomona Gounden, is currently representing the sector at the...
Owner: South African Government
Water and Power: Egypt, Sudan, and Ethiopia at Odds Over Africa’s Largest Dam
In this episode of Middle East Focus, hosts Alistair Taylor and Matthew Czekaj are joined by MEI Senior Fellow Mirette F. Mabrouk to unpack the growing tensions over the recently inaugurated Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on the Nile. With...
Owner: The Middle East Institute (Non-Profit)
Somalia’s Parliament Endorses African Charter on Child Rights, Welfare
(MENAFN) Somalia’s federal parliament formally approved the African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child on Wednesday during a session held in Mogadishu. The meeting was overseen by Sheikh Adan Mohamed Noor Madobe, Speaker of the Lower...
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Dr. Dawn Renee Darnell Selected for the Bombshell Boss Babe Award by IAOTP
Dr. Dawn Renee Darnell will be honored at the International Association of Top Professionals annual awards gala NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, October 29, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP) is...
Naval Integrated Mast Market Trends and Analysis by Application, Vertical, Region, and Segment Forecast to 2029
The Business Research Company’s Naval Integrated Mast Global Market Report 2025 – Market Size, Trends, And Forecast 2025-2034 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 29, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- What Is The Estimated Industry Size Of...
Military Man-Portable Surveillance Radar Industry Analysis Report 2025: Key Trends, Drivers, and Forecast Insights
The Business Research Company's Military Man-Portable Surveillance Radar Global Market Report 2025 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2025-2034 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 29, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- "Get 20% Off...
The Pinnacle Kigali to Officially Open January 2026, Introducing a New Era of Luxury in Rwanda’s Capital
With its Private Members Club, curated Departure Amenity, The Pinnacle emerges as Kigali’s most exclusive new address for discerning global travelers KIGALI, RWANDA, October 28, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In January 2026, The Pinnacle Kigali...