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Africa Strengthens Ties with Russia

(MENAFN) Africa is set to become a pivotal player in worldwide advancement, according to a Ghanaian parliamentarian, who welcomed the continent’s expanding connections with Russia as a promising route to lasting progress. Emmanuel Kwasi Bedzrah,...

Italie Deux partners with Pillow Fight Championship to bring pillow fighting fun to Paris for International Day of Play

Pillow Fight Championship brings high-energy fun to Inkga Centres / Italie Deux on Saturday, June 7 BOCA RATON, FL, UNITED STATES, June 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In celebration of the upcoming International Day of Play, Ingka Centres/Italie...

Statement on the Cabinet meeting of Tuesday, 22 July and Wednesday, 6 August 2025

A. Issues in the environment 1. Justice, Crime Prevention and Security 1.1. Madlanga Judicial Commission of Inquiry 1.1.1. Cabinet welcomed the appointment of the Madlanga Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference and...

Newcore Gold Announces Results from Annual General Meeting

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Newcore Gold Ltd. ("Newcore" or the "Company") (TSX-V: NCAU, OTCQX: NCAUF) is pleased to report the voting results from its Annual General Meeting ("AGM") of Shareholders held on July...

Port Connect Africa 2025: The Premier Conference Transforming Africa's Trade & Port Infrastructure

Global Industry Leaders Unite in Ivory Coast to Unlock Investment Opportunities, Foster Innovation, and Drive the Future of Maritime Trade in Africa ABIDJAN, IVORY COAST, March 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The inaugural PortConnect Africa...

Statement on the Cabinet meeting of 22 July and 6 August 2025

A. Issues in the environment 1. Justice, Crime Prevention and Security 1.1. Madlanga Judicial Commission of Inquiry 1.1.1. Cabinet welcomed the appointment of the Madlanga Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference and...

Asante Closes Bought Deal Private Placement of Subscription Receipts

Not for distribution to U.S. news wire services or dissemination in the United States. VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Asante Gold Corporation (CSE: ASE | GSE: ASG | FRANKFURT:1A9 | U.S.OTC: ASGOF) ("Asante" or the...

Red River Foods Expands Henrico Headquarters to Offer New Products

RICHMOND, VA — Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today that Red River Foods, a fully integrated supplier of nuts, seeds, dried fruits, snacks, and grains ethically sourced worldwide, will invest $15.5 million to expand its Henrico County...

Kenyan politician states Trump’s tariffs will only accelerate de-dollarization

(MENAFN) Booker Omole, General Secretary of the Communist Party Marxist – Kenya, has warned that US President Donald Trump’s proposed 10% tariff on imports from BRICS nations will likely backfire, accelerating global efforts to reduce reliance on...

Nigeria Rejects U.S. Pressure to Accept Deportees

(MENAFN) Nigeria has firmly declined to succumb to external demands from the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump, particularly regarding the acceptance of deportees from Venezuela. This stance was made clear by Foreign Minister Yusuf...

Nigerian official claims US pressuring Africa to accept deportees

(MENAFN) Nigeria will not bow to pressure from US President Donald Trump’s administration to accept deported Venezuelans, including those released from American prisons, Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar has stated. In an interview with Channels TV on...

Local Roots, African Power. Premier Bet proudly announces Francis Ngannou as its Pan-African Brand Ambassador

LEEDS, United Kingdom, July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Premier Bet, the leading sports betting and online casino brand, currently operating in over 20 African markets is pleased to announce the renewal and expansion of its partnership with...

China purchases mines worldwide

(MENAFN) Chinese companies are purchasing more mines abroad than in over a decade to secure essential raw materials, as Western nations limit Chinese investments, the Financial Times reported. Last year, China signed ten deals each valued at over...

Recognizing Africa’s Giants: Celebrating young entrepreneurs on the African Continent

ACCRA, ACCRA, GHANA, February 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Forty Under 40 Award aims to recognize and celebrates the continents most influential and accomplished young business leaders under the age of forty. The upcoming event will...

Trump introduces new tariffs of up to 50 percent on imports from African countries

(MENAFN) In April, US President Donald Trump introduced new tariffs of up to 50% on imports from African countries, ending the duty-free access these nations previously enjoyed under the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). This act had...

Western AI installs values

(MENAFN) As generative AI spreads across the Global South, it increasingly serves as a subtle tool of Western influence, embedding foreign ideologies and infrastructure while sidelining local knowledge systems, languages, and traditions. These AI...

Global Medical Drones Market Gearing Up for Outstanding Expansion at a CAGR of ~17% by 2032 | DelveInsight

New York, USA, June 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Medical Drones Market Gearing Up for Outstanding Expansion at a CAGR of ~17% by 2032 | DelveInsight Several key factors are fueling the rising demand for medical drones, creating a supportive...

Report states moderators facing abuse at Meta’s new ‘secret site’

(MENAFN) Meta has reportedly relocated its African content moderation operations to a covert facility in Accra, Ghana, where workers are allegedly subjected to worse conditions than before, according to a joint investigation by The Bureau of...

Netherlands gives back colonial loot to Nigeria

(MENAFN) In a significant act of restitution, the Netherlands has returned 119 historical artifacts to Nigeria, including royal regalia, plaques, human and animal sculptures, and a ceremonial bell. These treasures, known collectively as the Benin...

Media reports more African nations facing US visa prohibition

(MENAFN) The United States is reportedly preparing to broaden its controversial visa restrictions to include citizens from 36 more countries—25 of which are in Africa—according to an internal State Department memo cited by The Washington Post over...