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Minister Ronald Lamola delivers keynote address at Solidarity Conference on Women, Peace and Security, 9 May
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), in partnership with the Gertrude Shope Women’s Mediation Network (GSWMN), invites members of the media to the Solidarity Conference on Women, Peace and Security – Voices of Women...

The Damascus-SDF agreement two months on: Fragile progress or delayed collapse?
On March 10, 2025, Ahmed al-Sharaa, the president of Syria, and Mazloum Abdi, the commander-in-chief of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), signed a historic agreement, ending a long-running divide between Damascus and the Democratic Autonomous...

EBC Financial Group Deepens Commitment to United to Beat Malaria with Renewed Global Partnership and First-Ever 5K Run Sponsorship
WASHINGTON, April 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As the world marks World Malaria Day 2025 under the theme “Malaria Ends With Us: Reinvest, Reimagine, Reignite,” EBC Financial Group (EBC) is renewing its global partnership with the United Nations...

EBC Financial Group Deepens Commitment to United to Beat Malaria with Renewed Partnership and First-Ever 5K Sponsorship
From strategic partnership to global employee action, EBC joins the global movement to end malaria for good. DC, UNITED STATES, April 28, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As the world marks World Malaria Day 2025 under the theme “Malaria Ends With Us:...

EBC Financial Group Deepens Commitment to United to Beat Malaria with Renewed Partnership and First-Ever 5K Sponsorship
From strategic partnership to global employee action, EBC joins the global movement to end malaria for good. DC, UNITED STATES, April 28, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As the world marks World Malaria Day 2025 under the theme “Malaria Ends With Us:...

EBC Financial Group Deepens Commitment to United to Beat Malaria with Renewed Partnership and First-Ever 5K Sponsorship
From strategic partnership to global employee action, EBC joins the global movement to end malaria for good. DC, UNITED STATES, April 28, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As the world marks World Malaria Day 2025 under the theme “Malaria Ends With Us:...

Two years on, Sudan’s war seems further than ever from resolution. Can US involvement help peace efforts?
Two years on, the war between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has created the world’s largest humanitarian crisis and wrought terrible destruction: the capital, Khartoum, and other major cities and...

US Lowers Diplomatic, Development Engagement in Africa
(MENAFN) The United States is significantly scaling back its diplomatic and development efforts in Africa, leading to increasing worries about the future of the region’s progress in health, education, and economic growth. This reduction in...

JMU expert available to discuss the legacy of Pope Francis, upcoming conclave
HARRISONBURG, Va., April 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pope Francis died April 21 at the age of 88. Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in 1936 in Argentina, he was the first pope from Latin America. Following the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI, Pope...

Russia plans on opening embassy in additional African country
(MENAFN) Comoros has approved the establishment of a Russian embassy in its capital, Moroni, a move welcomed by the government as an opportunity to enhance bilateral relations with Russia. The announcement, made public by local media on Thursday,...

African nation confirms homecoming of Russian embassy
(MENAFN) Niger has confirmed plans to reopen its Russian embassy for the first time in over 30 years, according to the country’s foreign minister, Bakari Yaou Sangare, during a joint press conference in Moscow. This announcement followed talks...

U.S. Slashes Development Programs in Africa
(MENAFN) The United States is significantly scaling back its development and diplomatic efforts in Africa, causing growing concerns about the region’s future in areas like health, education, and economic growth. A leaked executive order from the...

Sabin Begins Marburg Vaccine Trial in U.S.
WASHINGTON, April 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Sabin Vaccine Institute has launched a multi-site Phase 2 clinical trial in the U.S. for its Marburg vaccine candidate, administering doses to the first participants in Melbourne, Florida. This...

Sudanese Army, Allied Forces Reclaim Key City in South Kordofan
(MENAFN) A coalition aligned with the Sudanese military, known as the Joint Forces, declared on Friday that they had successfully reclaimed the crucial town of Al-Dabiabat in South Kordofan after intense confrontations with the paramilitary Rapid...

Trump Administration Considers Closure of 30 US Embassies
(MENAFN) The Trump administration is reportedly contemplating a significant reduction in the United States' diplomatic operations overseas. A report released on Tuesday indicates that close to 30 American embassies and consulates may be shut down...

Trump Administration Considers Closure of Nearly 30 U.S. Embassies, Consulates
(MENAFN) The Trump administration is exploring the possibility of shutting down almost 30 U.S. embassies and consulates worldwide as part of a strategy to minimize the federal government's international presence, according to a report released on...

G7, EU Call for Immediate Ceasefire in Prolonged Sudan War
(MENAFN) The Group of Seven (G7) nations, along with the European Union, voiced strong criticism on Tuesday regarding the ongoing strife in Sudan, appealing for an immediate halt to hostilities as the violent conflict enters its third consecutive...

Two years of devastation in Sudan: A civilian toll that cannot be ignored
The war’s effects are spilling across borders. In Adré, Chad – a town of 12,000 – 150,000 refugees have come as a result of the conflict. Nearly 90% are women and children who crossed the border painfully on foot, fleeing brutal violence. In Boro...

LPL Financial Welcomes Trimp Wealth Management
SAN DIEGO, April 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LPL Financial LLC announced today that father and son financial advisors Patrick Trimp, CFP®, and Jack Trimp, ChFC®, of Trimp Wealth Management have joined LPL Financial’s broker-dealer, Registered...

The Tool on African Traditions and the Preservation of Humanity in Warfare
As a means of demonstrating the relevance and applicability of international humanitarian law (IHL) to stakeholders on the African continent, as well as to stimulate reflection and enliven debate around IHL in Africa, the International Committee...