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China Calls on Iran, Israel to Return to Diplomatic Negotiations

MENAFN · June 17, 2025

(MENAFN) China has called for an immediate halt to hostilities between Israel and Iran, urging both nations to return to diplomatic negotiations and avoid further escalation in the Middle East. Speaking at a press briefing in Beijing on Tuesday,...

Power Outage Rocks Ethiopia

MENAFN · June 24, 2025

(MENAFN) Parts of Ethiopia, including its capital city Addis Ababa, were hit by a power outage, the Ethiopian Electric Utility announced on Monday. The state-run power company explained in an official statement that the disruption was triggered by...

WTO members examine LDC trade interests, trade and development priorities

World Trade Organization · June 18, 2025

LDC trade interests At the meeting of the WTO Sub-Committee on LDCs on 16 June, members considered several LDC related proposals, including those on LDC graduation, LDC accessions and the future of the Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF). They...

Media reports more African nations face US visa prohibition

MENAFN · June 19, 2025

(MENAFN) The United States intends to widen its controversial travel restrictions to citizens from 36 additional countries, with 25 of them located in Africa, according to an internal State Department memo reported by The Washington Post over the...

African Nations Witness US Visa Ban

MENAFN · June 17, 2025

(MENAFN) The United States is reportedly preparing to widen its controversial travel limitations to encompass nationals from 36 additional countries, according to a report by a news agency over the weekend, which referenced a confidential...

African students team win gold medal at biology Olympiad in Sochi

MENAFN · May 21, 2025

(MENAFN) A team of students from Djibouti has won a gold medal at the Open International Biology Olympiad (OIBO), held at the Russian Sirius Educational Center in Sochi. Representing Djibouti, Hassan Mohamed Seid, Maydoub Ilyas Mohamoud, and...

U.S. Prepares to Expand Travel Ban, Targets Over Thirty Countries

MENAFN · June 15, 2025

(MENAFN) The Trump administration is reportedly preparing a significant broadening of its travel restrictions, potentially barring entry from an additional 36 countries, according to a confidential memo from the US State Department. This memo,...

Members advance discussions on special and differential treatment proposals

World Trade Organization · May 22, 2025

Members heard updates from three facilitators of the discussions. Barbados, speaking on behalf of the G-90, presented a roadmap for future work leading up to the 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14) in March 2026, with a view to achieving possible...

Finland commits EUR 2.5 million to new phase of EIF support for sustainable trade in LDCs

World Trade Organization · June 13, 2025

In May, the EIF Steering Committee endorsed a recommendation by the EIF Taskforce for a third phase of the initiative, to run up to 2031 in support of the UN Doha Programme of Action for LDCs. Designed to provide catalytic and transformative...

DCO to continue fostering inclusive digital economies as Secretary-General Reappointed on new 4-year term

EIN Presswire · June 6, 2025

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA, June 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the global digital economy increasingly serves as an engine for economic and social progress, the Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO) has today reemphasized the necessity of...

Exercise Cutlass Express 2025 launches across East Africa

U.S. Navy · February 11, 2025

Exercise Cutlass Express 2025, sponsored by U.S. Africa Command and enabled by U.S. 6th Fleet, brings together more than 20 multinational partners for two weeks of training to support collaborative maritime security operations in the region....

Kenya: Facts & Figures 2024

International Committee of the Red Cross · May 6, 2025

Since our humble beginnings in 1974, the Nairobi delegation has grown exponentially. Our operations have expanded to include missions in Djibouti and Tanzania, which have played a crucial role in strategically positioning the delegation in the...

MSRON 1B Strengthens Alliances through Exercise Bull Shark

U.S. Navy · December 16, 2024

Djibouti (Dec. 13, 2024) – Sailors from Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron (MSRON) 1B, assigned to Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, provided maritime security during Exercise Bull Shark, Nov. 26, 2024. Bull Shark, a biannual joint training,...

Exercise Cutlass Express 2025 Concludes in Tanzania

U.S. Navy · February 21, 2025

During the exercise, which took place from Feb. 10-21, over 1000 participants from 20 partner nations supported Exercise Cutlass Express 2025 as part of a global network of partners to enhance cooperation and expertise in maritime security...

U.S., Kenya service members provide medical assistance at local hospital

U.S. Army Reserve - North Carolina · February 20, 2025

ARCHER’S POST, Kenya – A Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) soldier steps out of the entrance and yells, “113!” A young mother stands up from the waiting tent outside, carrying a baby on her back, and walks toward the entrance of Archer's Post Sub-County...

Anthony Voscarides, CEO of Wingu Group, Featured on the 2025 Capacity Power 100 List of Global Telecom Leaders

EIN Presswire · May 26, 2025

Wingu CEO Anthony Voscarides was named on the 2025 Capacity Power 100 list, recognising his leadership in advancing digital infrastructure in East Africa. DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA, May 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Wingu Group is proud to...

Fish Fund Steering Committee advances work on Call for Proposals, welcomes new members

World Trade Organization · 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...

"It's a start to a career I never imagined"

UN Volunteers · December 11, 2024

Atsushi Murata is the first Japanese national over the age of 60 to be deployed by the United Nations Development Programme. His volunteer assignment is fully funded by the Government of Japan. At 65 and retired, Atsushi shares, "It's the start of...

Wingu Africa Partners with Ethiopian Artificial Intelligence Institute to Accelerate AI Innovation in Ethiopia

EIN Presswire · May 21, 2025

Wingu Africa and EAII partner to empower Ethiopian AI startups with infrastructure, mentorship, and global access to drive innovation and growth. ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA, May 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Wingu Africa Partners with Ethiopian...

The Department of the Navy Office of Strategic Assessment is pleased to announce the inaugural cohort of the Naval Strategic Studies Group

U.S. Navy · January 15, 2025

WASHINGTON-The Department of the Navy Office of Strategic Assessment is pleased to announce the inaugural cohort of the Naval Strategic Studies Group. Members represent the Navy, Marine Corps and DON civilian workforce, and come from a range of...