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Cameroon, Chad Seal Military Cooperation Agreement

(MENAFN) Cameroon and Chad have formalized a new military cooperation agreement designed to reinforce security measures along their shared border, according to an announcement by Cameroon's Ministry of Defense on Wednesday. The accord was signed...

DG Okonjo-Iweala: WTO “has important tools worth preserving”

The General Council meeting opened with a moment of silence for Carlos Perez del Castillo, the former Ambassador of Uruguay to the WTO who passed away in August. General Council chair Saqer Abdullah Almoqbel (Saudi Arabia) noted that Mr. Perez del...

On Period Action Day, CA nonprofit helps fight Period Poverty in Kenya

Menstrual hygiene kits help girls manage their period LIVERMORE, CA, UNITED STATES, October 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Global Uplift Project (TGUP) is helping more than 80,000 girls in Kenya manage their period so they can stay in school....

DG Okonjo-Iweala welcomes calls of support for WTO, urges meaningful MC14 outcomes

DG Okonjo-Iweala said that during her recent mission to New York to attend the UN General Assembly, leaders, ministers and stakeholders all expressed sentiments of support for the organization. "I was heartened by the amount of unwavering support...

Liver Cancer Rates Continue to Rise - Know Your Risks

Washington, D.C., Oct. 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today is the start of Global Liver Institute’s annual #OctoberIs4Livers campaign, a global effort to raise awareness about liver cancer and unite patients, caregivers, and advocates in driving...

Turkish Furniture Exports Gain Momentum in Africa, Asortie Among Leading Contributors

Turkey strengthens its position in Africa’s growing furniture market, with Asortie delivering projects in over 15 countries across the continent. ISTANBUL, ISTANBUL, TURKEY, September 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Furniture exports from Turkey...

WTO members prepare to advance e-commerce discussions as MC14 approaches

The facilitator of the Work Programme on Electronic Commerce, Ambassador Richard Brown of Jamaica, in summing up, noted that a group of members expressed at the meeting their intention to submit a draft ministerial text. Several members said they...

Ethiopia’s WTO accession process enters decisive phase

The high-level Ethiopian delegation in Geneva, led by Minister Kassahun, consisted of 18 senior government officials from the Steering Committee on Accession and experts from ministries and government agencies. Other government officials...

Smart Water Meter Market Size to Reach USD 5.35 Billion by 2032, Driven by IoT Adoption and Sustainable Water Practices

Europe led the market in 2018 with a 34.7% share, while the U.S. market is expected to reach USD 662.17 million by 2032. PUNE, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA, September 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The global smart water meter market has gained...

Agriculture negotiations Chair reports on prospects for progress for MC14

Ambassador Hussain told members he had held consultations to survey their positions and that there was a strong sense of realism and pragmatism among delegations, but that there was also scepticism that divergences could be overcome in time for...

Importing Furniture from Turkey to Africa is Now Easier Than Ever

For African investors and consumers, the reality is clear: buying furniture from Turkey is easier, of higher quality, and significantly more advantageous. ISTANBUL, İSTANBUL, TURKEY, September 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ith rapid...

DG Okonjo-Iweala urges parliamentarians to step up support for multilateralism, WTO reform

In her opening address, the Director-General highlighted the entry into force of the WTO’s Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies following ratification of the Agreement by two-thirds of WTO members. Hailing it as a landmark for sustainability, she...

DG Okonjo-Iweala: Partnerships are vital for needs assessments to implement IFD Agreement

In her opening remarks, Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala praised the 127 WTO members participating in the IFD Agreement for their successful conclusion of the first agreement to set global benchmarks for enhancing the transparency of...

DG Okonjo-Iweala stresses important role of partnerships to boost opportunities for LDCs

Co-organized by The Gambia (Coordinator of the WTO LDC Group), Germany (EIF Funding Partner Coordinator) and the Executive Secretariat of the EIF, the event was held as part of the EIF Global Forum 2025 entitled "Accelerating Impact – On the Road...

Sydney Palmer LLC Announces Gianluca Gibbons’ Debut Book How to Hijack Reality Reaches #1 on Amazon Ahead of Official Release

Los Angeles, CA, Sept. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sydney Palmer LLC, a brand storytelling and business consultancy, announced today that its founder, Gianluca Gibbons, has achieved Amazon #1 Best Seller status with his debut book How to Hijack...

Before 70,000 Fans in Las Vegas, Terence Crawford is Crowned Undisputed Super Middleweight Champion of the World

On a historic night in Las Vegas, as part of Riyadh Season 2025, Terence Crawford became the undisputed super middleweight champion before 70,000 fans LAS VEGAS, NV, SAUDI ARABIA, September 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In front of more than...

UXLINK CEO Rolland Saf Announces Candidacy for 2032 Cameroonian Presidential Election

TOKYO, Sept. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On his 35th birthday, Rolland Saf, fintech entrepreneur and CEO of UXLINK, officially declared his candidacy for the next Cameroonian presidential election. This announcement marks the start of a six-year...

Lula Declares BRICS as “New Name for Defense of Multilateralism”

(MENAFN) Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Monday warned that a rising tide of unilateral actions threatens the foundations of global governance, declaring that the BRICS coalition now stands as a critical defender of...

UNESCO launches collaboration with the College of African Wildlife Management in Tanzania to safeguard African heritage

On 25 August 2025, the College of African Wildlife Management (MWEKA) in Tanzania and UNESCO officially launched a collaboration initiative that aims to support capacity development to strengthen conservation of Africa’s natural heritage. This new...

ACEP-BURKINA SA Wins Dual Honors for Excellence in Microfinance Innovation and Financial Inclusion at GBF Awards 2025

ACEP-BURKINA SA wins dual honors at Global Brand Frontier Awards 2025 for Excellence in Microfinance Innovation and Financial Inclusion in Burkina Faso. BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, September 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a landmark recognition...