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Brutal M23 Rebel Raid Claims Seventeen Lives in DR Congo
MENAFN
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June 24, 2025
(MENAFN) On Monday, the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s armed forces condemned the March 23 Movement (M23) rebel faction for a brutal assault that resulted in the deaths of at least 17 civilians in the country’s unstable eastern zone. The...
Global Travel Retail Market Growth: Projected To Reach $169.64 Billion By 2029 With An Impressive 13.9% CAGR
EIN Presswire
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June 24, 2025
The Business Research Company’s Travel Retail Global Market Report 2025 - Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2025-2034 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, June 24, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Business Research Company’s Latest...
African Union Vows Stronger Commitment to Sahel Security
MENAFN
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) The African Union (AU) is escalating its commitment to stabilizing the Sahel region by supporting counterterrorism measures and fostering development, declared Angolan Foreign Minister Tete Antonio on Tuesday after meeting Malian...
Agriculture on launch of 2nd phase of Africa Phytosanitary Programme
South African Government
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June 24, 2025
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC), in collaboration with the Government of South Africa, represented by the Department of Agriculture, launched the second...
ODeX and Hapag-Lloyd Go Live in Uganda, Boosting Digital Trade Capabilities in East Africa
EIN Presswire
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June 24, 2025
ODeX and Hapag-Lloyd go live in Uganda, bringing digital invoicing, payments, and eDOs to boost trade efficiency across East Africa’s shipping sector. DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, June 24, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- ODeX, the trusted digital...
Power Outage Rocks Ethiopia
MENAFN
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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...
Consumer Electronics Batteries Market on the Rise: Expected Demand of US$ 61.3 billion by 2032
EIN Presswire
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June 19, 2025
Based on application, the smartphones segment is projected to maintain its lead position and is expected to portray the largest CAGR of 17.80% from 2023 to 2032 WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, June 19, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- According to a...
Howard University and Google Research Enhance A.I. Speech Recognition of African American English
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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June 24, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C., June 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Howard University and Google Research released data today which can be used by artificial intelligence developers to improve the experience of Black people using automatic speech recognition...
Algeria denounces Israel attacks on Iran calling for UN intervention
MENAFN
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Algeria has strongly denounced recent Israeli military strikes on Iranian territory, with its Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf expressing firm opposition during a phone call on Monday with Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi. Attaf described...
Netherlands gives back more than one hundred artifacts to Nigeria
MENAFN
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June 23, 2025
(MENAFN) A total of 119 cultural artifacts have been returned by the Netherlands to Nigeria, marking a significant moment in the global effort to restore African heritage taken during colonial rule. The collection includes various human and animal...
Netherlands Returns Benin Bronzes to Nigeria
MENAFN
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June 23, 2025
(MENAFN) The Netherlands has given back 119 cultural relics to Nigeria, which include sculptures of people and animals, decorative plaques, ceremonial ornaments, and a historically significant bell. These pieces were taken from Nigeria more than...
Ethiopian Airlines Introduce New Passenger Route to Hyderabad, India
MENAFN
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Africa’s largest airline, Ethiopian Airlines, has introduced a new passenger route connecting Addis Ababa to Hyderabad, India, operating three times a week. This latest expansion was celebrated on Monday during an official launch event....
African Nation Halts French Media
MENAFN
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Togo has decided to suspend the operations of France 24 and Radio France Internationale (RFI), two French government-backed media platforms, for a duration of three months. Authorities accuse the broadcasters of repeatedly breaching...
African Nations Witness US Visa Ban
MENAFN
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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...
South Africa Demands Peace Talks After U.S. Strikes on Iran
MENAFN
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June 23, 2025
(MENAFN) South Africa has voiced deep concern about the United States’ recent military actions targeting Iranian sites, urging all involved parties to engage in dialogue to halt the escalating Israel-Iran conflict. A statement from the South...
Russian largest fertilizer producer plans to expand exports to Africa
MENAFN
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June 23, 2025
(MENAFN) Uralchem, a leading Russian fertilizer manufacturer, has revealed plans to significantly increase its fertilizer exports to Africa, aiming to supply 5 million metric tons annually by 2030. The announcement was made by the company’s CEO,...
S. African prosecutors prepare final argument to prove Africa’s First Nobel Peace Laureate
MENAFN
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June 23, 2025
(MENAFN) Prosecutors from South Africa’s National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) have been granted a four-month window to present compelling arguments to Judge Nompumelelo Radebe, aiming to prove that Inkosi Albert Luthuli’s death in 1967 was not the...
Morocco International Mining Congress & Exhibition 2025: Showcasing Africa’s Most Attractive Mining Jurisdiction
EIN Presswire
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June 17, 2025
The 2nd Morocco Mining Conference, IMC 2025, will be held on 24–26 Nov in Marrakech, uniting leaders for talks, exhibitions, site visits, and more. MARRAKECH, MOROCCO, June 17, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- IMC 2025, the second edition of the...
Minister Patricia de Lille welcomes South Africa’s first-ever Glamping Expo
South African Government
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June 23, 2025
Minister of Tourism Patricia de Lille has officially welcomed the staging of the first-ever Glamping Expo in Johannesburg, applauding the initiative as a timely and innovative leap forward for South Africa’s tourism landscape. As the country...
Congo’s peace is unlikely if underlying issues are not discussed
MENAFN
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) The Democratic Republic of Congo is currently facing one of its most severe crises in recent years, following a renewed offensive by the M23 rebel faction and its allies, which has intensified violence in the eastern part of the country....