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MOPO Partners With The Health Electrification And Telecommunications Alliance
EIN Presswire
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December 10, 2024
MOPO partners with HETA to deliver 24-hour power access to healthcare facilities in Sierra Leone. SHEFFIELD, UNITED KINGDOM, December 10, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- MOPO, a UK-based company specialising in pay-per-use battery technology, is...
WTO Secretariat briefs members on Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, Fish Fund
World Trade Organization
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May 22, 2025
WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies Opening the information session on 22 May, Deputy Director-General Angela Ellard said: “This session has been organized in response to the calls from many members for collaborative efforts to facilitate the...
New report finds female genital mutilation/ cutting in 94 countries
EIN Presswire
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February 26, 2025
Efforts to end FGM/C remain hindered by reluctance from governments to act, particularly in countries not widely associated with this harmful practice. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, February 26, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- A new report has...
UN Appoints Five Nations for Security Council in 2026–2027
MENAFN
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June 4, 2025
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, the UN General Assembly selected five nations to join the UN Security Council (UNSC) as non-permanent members for the 2026–2027 term. Bahrain, Colombia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Latvia, and Liberia secured...
UN Security Council Approves Extension on South Sudan Arms Embargo
MENAFN
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May 31, 2025
(MENAFN) On Friday, the United Nations Security Council approved a resolution renewing an arms embargo on South Sudan for another year, extending it until May 31, 2026. The resolution also maintains targeted sanctions, including travel bans and...
Russia Expands Diplomatic Reach in Egypt, Africa
MENAFN
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May 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia is preparing to inaugurate a new Consulate General in the Egyptian coastal destination of Sharm El-Sheikh, as outlined in a directive signed by Russian Premier Mikhail Mishustin and made public on Tuesday. The mandate directs the...
Russia holds Islamic diplomatic forum
MENAFN
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May 29, 2025
(MENAFN) The city of Kazan in Russia recently hosted the 9th Forum of Young Diplomats of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), coinciding with the 16th Russia–Islamic World: KazanForum, a major event aimed at boosting economic cooperation...
Russia plans on opening embassy in another African state
MENAFN
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April 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia has received approval from the Comoros government to establish a diplomatic mission in the capital, Moroni, marking a significant step in strengthening bilateral ties between the two nations. This move, as reported by local media,...
The Tool on African Traditions and the Preservation of Humanity in Warfare
International Committee of the Red Cross
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April 9, 2025
As a means of demonstrating the relevance and applicability of international humanitarian law (IHL) to stakeholders on the African continent, as well as to stimulate reflection and enliven debate around IHL in Africa, the International Committee...
Fish Fund Steering Committee advances work on Call for Proposals, welcomes new members
World Trade Organization
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May 20, 2025
The agreement on next steps brings the Steering Committee closer to opening its first Call for Proposals. The Fund will receive funding requests for project grants that will support developing and least developed country (LDC) members to implement...
Carbon Done Right Announces Non-Brokered Private Placement and Shares for Debt Settlement, and Provides Business Update
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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May 13, 2025
VANCOUVER, BC, May 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Carbon Done Right Developments Inc. ("Carbon Done Right" or the "Company") (TSXV: KLX) (FSE: Q1C), a leading provider of high-quality carbon credits sourced exclusively from afforestation and...
Ashland advances strategic $60MM network optimization
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 8, 2025
WILMINGTON, Del., July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH) today provided an update on its $60 million manufacturing network optimization plan, a key initiative under its "execute" strategy. As part of ongoing efforts to enhance...
UNESCO strengthens the protection of African World Heritage
UNESCO World Heritage Centre
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May 9, 2025
Since 2018, the number of African sites on the World Heritage List has risen from 93 to 108. Today, UNESCO is supporting the remaining 11 non-represented African countries to prepare new nominations while mentoring the next generation of heritage...
Third Meeting of States Parties to the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (3MSP TPNW) General exchange of views
International Committee of the Red Cross
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March 3, 2025
Mr President, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, I am honoured to represent the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) at the third Meeting of States Parties to the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW), alongside...
From Goombay to Junkanoo, Experience the Bahamian Rhapsody this July
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 1, 2025
Nassau, The Bahamas, July 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- While island destinations around the world offer summer waves in the form of heat and sea, The Bahamas stands out as a paradise uniquely boasting waves of sound. Between weekly Junkanoo...
Cities Hold the Key to a Sustainable Future. Keep Their Role Central at COP29
UN Human Settlements Program
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October 31, 2024
Cities offer the most significant prospects for sustainable development. Yet a recent United Nations report warned that governments’ emissions reduction efforts do not prioritize urban centers enough. With COP29 approaching, World Cities Day,...
A Global Voice for Autism Launches AWARE
EIN Presswire
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April 2, 2025
A Global Voice for Autism Launches AWARE: An Open-Source Platform to Advance Autism Data Collection and Policies in Developing World WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 2, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- A Global Voice for Autism is proud to...
IND HEMP and National Hemp Association (NHA) Introduce Groundbreaking Nutritional Approach to Malaria Relief with Hemp Seed Oil
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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April 8, 2025
Fort Benton, Montana and Washington, DC, April 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IND HEMP, the leading industrial hemp producer and processor in the United States, and the National Hemp Association (NHA) today announced a pioneering, nutrition-based...
Russia plans on opening embassy in African state
MENAFN
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April 3, 2025
(MENAFN) The Union of the Comoros has agreed to host a Russian embassy in its capital, Moroni, marking a new phase in the strengthening of diplomatic relations between the two nations. The Comorian Foreign Ministry confirmed the decision, viewing...
More Seats to Paradise: Makers Air Increases Service to The Bahamas
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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June 13, 2025
Nassau, The Bahamas, June 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With a strong first quarter behind it, which saw 3.3 million visitors recorded between January and March and a 9% increase over the same period last year, The Bahamas continues to build...