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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...

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...

Toledo Zoo Celebrates 125 Years with Three-Day Conservation Symposium

TOLEDO, OH, UNITED STATES, September 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Toledo Zoo will celebrate its 125th anniversary with a landmark three-day international symposium Oct. 21-23, bringing together leading conservationists, scientists and...

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...

US judge halts end of protected status for immigrants

(MENAFN) A U.S. federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration’s efforts to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for tens of thousands of migrants from Honduras, Nepal, and Nicaragua, CBS News reported. Judge Trina Thompson of the...

Project Financing and Key Long Lead Contracts Confirm Schedule for First Bauxite Shipment in 1H 2026

Highlights Credit facility secured from AFG Bank Cameroon (~US$140M), together with proceeds from the recent option exercise by Eagle Eye Asset Holdings Pte Ltd (EEA) (A$15.8M), has paved the way for the purchase of long lead items and appointment...

Construction of IRF and Upgrade of Ore Haulage Access Road Underway

Highlights Groundbreaking ceremony kicks of the construction of the Inland Rail Facility (IRF) and upgrade of the ore haulage access road The IRF and road are critical infrastructure projects for the transfer bauxite from the Minim Martap Mine to...

Appointment of Non-Executive Director

PERTH, Australia, July 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canyon Resources Limited (ASX: CAY) (‘Canyon’ or the ‘Company’) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms Adjou Ait Ben Idir as Non-Executive Director, as the Company continues to strengthen...

As Hurricane Season Intensifies, Altitude Water Expands Global Relief Efforts with Life-Saving Sponsorship Program

Businesses Can Now Sponsor Life-Saving Mobile Water Systems—And Boost Their Brand LAUDERDALE LAKES, FL, UNITED STATES, August 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Altitude Water, the boundary-breaking Atmospheric Water Generator manufacturer fighting...

The 2026 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation wants applications from Engineers and Innovators in Côte d’Ivoire

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, August 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Royal Academy of Engineering has launched its 2026 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation with a special call out to engineers and innovators in Côte d’Ivoire. The Africa Prize...

~US$140M Credit Facility Secured for the Minim Martap Bauxite Project

PERTH, Australia, May 25, 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 signed a binding agreement...

UN 2.0 Week 2025 on “Strategic Foresight” Virtual Side Event “Towards foresight and system-based approaches in UN country work”

8 July 2025, Geneva, Switzerland - On 12 June 2025, UNITAR took part in UN 2.0 week, hosting an online side event entitled, “Towards foresight and system-based approaches in UN country work”. The side event provided an opportunity for UN Country...

Golar LNG Limited Interim results for the period ended June 30, 2025

Highlights and subsequent events Golar LNG Limited (“Golar” or “the Company”) reports Q2 2025 net income attributable to Golar of $16 million, Adjusted EBITDA1 of $49 million and Total Golar Cash1 of $891 million. Added $13.7 billion in Adjusted...

MIT D-Lab students design global energy solutions through collaboration

This semester, MIT D-Lab students built prototype solutions to help farmers in Afghanistan, people living in informal settlements in Argentina, and rural poultry farmers in Cameroon. The projects span continents and collectively stand to improve...

Minister Parks Tau: Trade, Industry and Competition Dept Budget Vote 2025/26, NCOP

House Chairperson, Chairperson of the Select Committee, Deputy Minister Zuko Godlimpi, Honourable Members, and Ladies and Gentlemen: Introduction As the 7th administration of the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic), rest...

Neutron Engineering Expands Operations to West Africa Following Strategic Delegation to Côte d'Ivoire

Company Joins U.S.-Africa Business Center's May 2025 Delegation, Announces Key Investments in West African Market COLUMBIA, MD, UNITED STATES, July 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Neutron Engineering, a leading provider of innovative IT services...

Canyon to Receive Significant Capital Injection to Support Rapid Development of Minim Martap

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...

Acquisition Complete for 9.1% Stake in CAMRAIL S.A

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...

Priest states Russian Orthodox Church in Africa not to colonize it

(MENAFN) The Russian Orthodox Church is not aiming to impose colonial influence in Africa through its religious mission, according to Father George Maximov, chairman of the Missionary Department of the Patriarchal Exarchate of Africa. Speaking to...

Members call for reinvigorated work on technology transfer, elect new Chair

Members welcomed the election of Ambassador Eheth, who succeeded Ambassador Raimondas Ališauskas of Lithuania, and expressed appreciation for the outgoing Chair's leadership over the past year in advancing the Group's work. In his opening remarks,...