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Nigerian Army Kills Over Sixty Extremists, Eliminates Boko Haram Commander
MENAFN
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June 2, 2025
(MENAFN) Nigerian military forces have reported killing over 60 insurgents, including a senior Boko Haram commander, in a series of coordinated air and ground operations targeting militant camps in the country’s troubled northeast. The army...
Truck Blast in Nigeria Claims Over 26 Lives
MENAFN
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April 29, 2025
(MENAFN) A deadly explosion in northeastern Nigeria’s Borno state has left dozens dead after a truck carrying food and passengers struck an improvised explosive device (IED). The incident occurred on Monday near Gamboru Ngala, a town linking...
Russia increases wheat shipments to Africa as France loses ground
MENAFN
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May 31, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia has significantly increased its grain exports to Africa during the current agricultural season, making major gains in markets once dominated by European suppliers, particularly France. According to Ilya Ilyushin, head of Russia’s...
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...
New $15 million initiative launched to catalyse sustainable investment in the Congo Basin
UN Environmental Program
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May 29, 2025
New York, Geneva, Nairobi, 29 May 2025 – A new initiative in one of the world’s most vital ecosystems – the Congo Basin – aims to unlock nature-positive, climate-resilient business opportunities for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises...
New $15 million iInitiative launched to catalyse sustainable investment in the Congo Basin
UN Environmental Program
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May 29, 2025
New York, Geneva, Nairobi, 29 May 2025 – A new initiative in one of the world’s most vital ecosystems – the Congo Basin – aims to unlock nature-positive, climate-resilient business opportunities for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises...
Bibamba Hosts Juneteenth Chocolate-Making Class Focused on Ethical, Slave-Free Cacao
EIN Presswire
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May 27, 2025
Bibamba's June 19 event offers hands-on chocolate-making and sparks conversation on freedom, justice, and ethical sourcing. DENVER, CO, UNITED STATES, May 27, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- To celebrate Juneteenth, Bibamba—a Colorado-based chocolate...
California Nonprofit Helps Menstruating Girls in India
EIN Presswire
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May 28, 2025
Opens Center to Sew Menstrual Kits LIVERMORE, CA, UNITED STATES, May 28, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Global Uplift Project (TGUP) just opened a sewing center in the Indian state of Andrah Pradesh. The center will produce its Save a Girl™...
Deputy Minister Andrew Whitfield addresss National Council of Provinces Africa Day public lecture
South African Government
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May 26, 2025
Since the start of the preferential trade under African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement (AfCFTA) on 31 January 2024, South Africa’s preferential exports have steadily increased. The Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Mr...
Nigerian Military Eliminates Boko Haram Insurgents
MENAFN
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May 24, 2025
(MENAFN) The Nigerian military announced on Friday that it had neutralized 16 Boko Haram insurgents during an operation in northeastern Borno State. According to a press release by military spokesperson Onyechi Anele, troops confronted the...
Trump, Ramaphosa Argue Over Afrikaner Farmers
MENAFN
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May 22, 2025
(MENAFN) In a tense meeting at the White House on Wednesday, Leader Donald Trump and South African Leader Cyril Ramaphosa engaged in a heated exchange over Trump’s ongoing assertions that white Afrikaner farmers are being "killed and persecuted"...
Canyon to Receive Significant Capital Injection to Support Rapid Development of Minim Martap
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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May 21, 2025
PERTH, Australia, May 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canyon Resources Limited (ASX: CAY) (‘Canyon’ or the ‘Company’) is pleased to advise that it has received an option exercise notice to exercise 350 million options for $24.5m from its major...
Golar LNG Limited: 2025 AGM Results Notification
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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May 20, 2025
Golar LNG Limited (the “Company”) advises that the 2025 Annual General Meeting of the Company was held on May 20, 2024 at 10:00 am (Bermuda time) at 2nd Floor, The S.E. Pearman Building, 9 Par-la-Ville Road, Hamilton HM 11, Bermuda. The audited...
Biscott Styles Hair Studio in Jersey City Celebrating 9 Years as a Mother and Son Team
EIN Presswire
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May 19, 2025
Biscott Styles Hair Studio, a beloved cornerstone of Jersey City’s vibrant community, is redefining beauty and grooming standards JERSEY CITY, NJ, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Biscott Styles Hair Studio, a beloved...
DG Okonjo-Iweala: Broad agreement on WTO reform as “central priority” for MC14
World Trade Organization
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May 7, 2025
“We are now in the midst of one of the largest disruptions in world trade in history,” the Director-General told members. “But we are also now less than a year away from MC14, and we must think of what we need to do to maximize our chances for...
Acquisition Complete for 9.1% Stake in CAMRAIL S.A
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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March 19, 2025
PERTH, Australia, March 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canyon Resources Limited (ASX: CAY) (‘Canyon’ or the ‘Company’) is pleased to announce that its wholly owned in-country subsidiary, Camalco Cameroon SA (‘Camalco’), has acquired the 5.3% equity...
DDG Zhang welcomes 2025 participants in two WTO technical assistance programmes
World Trade Organization
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March 11, 2025
In his welcome remarks, DDG Zhang told participants: "You have come to the WTO at a very important time. We will shortly be commencing preparatory work for the 14th WTO Ministerial Conference (MC14), scheduled for Yaoundé, Cameroon in March 2026....
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...
Immigrant Nurse Educator Reveals 10 Proven Keys to Earning a Degree Without the Weight of Student Loans
EIN Presswire
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May 8, 2025
New Book “Mastering Your Degree” Empowers Readers to Achieve Academic Success While Staying Debt-Free CA, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Yvette N. Takwe, a master’s graduate and passionate advocate for education and financial...
Nigerian Military Foils Boko Haram Plot
MENAFN
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) In the early hours of Wednesday, Nigerian military units successfully eliminated eight operatives of the Boko Haram extremist faction during a mission in the northeastern region of Borno State. The confrontation occurred following an...