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US imposes sanctions on ICC judges
MENAFN
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June 11, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States has announced sanctions against four judges of the International Criminal Court (ICC), accusing them of taking “illegitimate and baseless actions” targeting the US and Israel. The ICC, recognized by 123 countries, does...
NIPES Announces 2025 Global Engineering & Science Award Winners
EIN Presswire
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June 10, 2025
MA, UNITED STATES, June 10, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The National Institute of Professional Engineers and Scientists (NIPES) proudly announces the recipients of the 2025 NIPES Global Engineering & Science Awards, honoring excellence across...
Niger blames Western powers for destabilization campaign
MENAFN
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June 3, 2025
(MENAFN) Niger’s interim president, Abdourahamane Tchiani, has accused Western nations, with a focus on France, of fueling terrorist violence in Niger to force a “new model of governance” against the wishes of the Nigerien people. In an interview...
Niger’s interim leader alleges France supplies weapons to extremists
MENAFN
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June 3, 2025
(MENAFN) Niger’s interim leader, General Abdourahamane Tchiani, has accused Western nations, particularly France, of deliberately contributing to terrorist activity in the country in an effort to force unwanted political changes on its citizens....
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...
Members discuss possible cotton breakthrough ahead of MC14, World Cotton Day 2025
World Trade Organization
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May 14, 2025
Deputy Director-General Jean-Marie Paugam, who chaired the 43rd Round of Consultations of the Director-General's Consultative Framework Mechanism for Cotton (DGCFMC), drew members' attention to the latest meeting of the Steering Committee of the...
BRVM, Africa50 Finalize Deal to Drive West Africa's Infrastructure Growth
MENAFN
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May 14, 2025
(MENAFN) A new agreement was finalized on Tuesday between the Bourse Regionale des Valeurs Mobilieres (BRVM) and investment platform Africa50 to enhance infrastructure financing across West Africa. This collaboration will harness capital markets...
CBP’s Baltimore Field Office Recovered 250 Stolen Vehicle Exports during 2024
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
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May 8, 2025
BALTIMORE – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in the Baltimore Field Office continue to combat transnational criminal organizations that profit on the international trade in stolen vehicles. CBP officers here intercepted 250 stolen...
‘Immortal Regiment’ demonstrations take place all across Africa
MENAFN
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May 7, 2025
(MENAFN) ‘Immortal Regiment’ marches commemorating World War II veterans were held in several African countries as part of Russia’s Victory Day celebrations on May 9. The marches, which honor those who fought against Nazism, took place on Sunday,...
Global vehicle-smuggling ring revealed in Africa
MENAFN
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May 6, 2025
(MENAFN) An international car-smuggling operation involving vehicles stolen from Europe and Canada has been uncovered in West Africa, according to Afrique-sur7 on Sunday. Interpol's joint initiative, dubbed Operation ‘Safe Wheels’, led to the...
UNESCO supports the sustainable management of the W-Arly-Pendjari Complex: Burkina Faso national consultation
UNESCO World Heritage Centre
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January 21, 2025
In response to the deteriorating security situation at the W-Arly-Pendjari Complex, World Heritage Property, the States Parties of Benin, Burkina Faso and Niger have agreed to strengthen their cooperation to improve the management and protection...
Opening statement by the Chair of the meeting of the Steering Committee of the Partnership for Cotton
World Trade Organization
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April 29, 2025
S.E. Professeur Oramah, Président d'Afreximbank, S.E. Mme Alimatou Shadiya ASSOUMAN, Ministre du Commerce et de l'Industrie, Bénin Cher Eric Trachtenberg, Directeur exécutif du Comité consultatif international du coton, Cher Gunther Berger,...
With 4.3M+ Tech Community Votes, HackerNoon Announces Winning Startups From Every Major City In the World
EIN Presswire
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April 30, 2025
Startups of The Year 2024 concluded with 4.3 million total votes, up from 623k+ votes last year. EDWARDS, CO, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- HackerNoon, the technology publishing company, announced today the winners and...
NCDF Unveils Multi-Sector Programs to Power Nigeria’s Sustainable Future
EIN Presswire
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April 30, 2025
From affordable housing to venture funding and clean energy partnerships, NCDF is leading a new era of inclusive national development. ABUJA, NIGERIA, April 30, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Nigerian Capital Development Fund (NCDF), Nigeria’s...
Russia-Africa forum indorses resistance against neocolonialism
MENAFN
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April 28, 2025
(MENAFN) The State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO) in Moscow recently hosted the first Russia-Africa Forum of Young Diplomats, bringing together representatives from over 20 nations. The forum's central theme was the fight against...
Shift Law Joins Brand Action as Official Sponsor
EIN Presswire
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April 24, 2025
Shift Law, a Toronto - based intellectual property (IP) law firm, sponsors Brand Action—uniting trademark pros to aid crisis-impacted communities worldwide. TORONTO, CANADA, April 24, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Shift Law P.C., a Toronto-based...
Balfour Capital Welcomes Ichola Arif Latoundji as Investment Advisor
EIN Presswire
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April 14, 2025
Hedge Funds, Investments, Trading YVERDON-LES-BAINS, SWITZERLAND, April 14, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Balfour Capital Group Announces Strategic Engagement of Ichola Arif Latoundji, Strengthening Financial Advisory Expertise Across Africa and...
Day 2 in action in the ITTF Men's and Women's World Cup Macao 2025 presented by Galaxy Entertainment Group
Macao Government News
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April 15, 2025
MACAU, April 15 - The ITTF Men's and Women's World Cup Macao 2025 presented by Galaxy Entertainment Group, sanctioned by the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF), organized by the Sports Bureau, Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) and World...
ITTF Men's and Women's World Cup Macao 2025 presented by Galaxy Entertainment Group kicked off
Macao Government News
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April 14, 2025
MACAU, April 14 - The ITTF Men's and Women's World Cup Macao 2025 presented by Galaxy Entertainment Group, sanctioned by the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF), organized by the Sports Bureau, Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) and World...
Minister Fajon calls for stronger action and return of abducted Ukrainian children at Luxembourg meeting
Government of Slovenia
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April 14, 2025
SLOVENIA, April 14 - At the meeting, ministers discussed the escalating situation in Ukraine, where Russian attacks are intensifying, the number of casualties continues to rise and there is still no ceasefire agreement in sight. Minister Fajon...