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Ethiopia announces GERD project completion
MENAFN
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Ethiopia has declared that the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), a massive hydropower project on the Blue Nile, has been completed after years of construction and disputes involving Egypt and Sudan, as stated by reports. The Prime...
ICC Struggles to Extend Authority Over Investigations
MENAFN
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July 13, 2025
(MENAFN) The International Criminal Court (ICC) has been unable to approve a modification that would broaden its jurisdiction concerning inquiries into world leaders accused of crimes of aggression. A crime of aggression is regarded as the gravest...
ICC unsuccessful to consent prosecution of world presidents
MENAFN
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July 13, 2025
(MENAFN) The International Criminal Court (ICC) has failed to reach an agreement on an amendment that would broaden its ability to investigate and prosecute world leaders for crimes of aggression, considered the gravest offense under the Rome...
Kenyan politician states Trump’s tariffs will only accelerate de-dollarization
MENAFN
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July 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Booker Omole, General Secretary of the Communist Party Marxist – Kenya, has warned that US President Donald Trump’s proposed 10% tariff on imports from BRICS nations will likely backfire, accelerating global efforts to reduce reliance on...
Nigerian official claims US pressuring Africa to accept deportees
MENAFN
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July 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Nigeria will not bow to pressure from US President Donald Trump’s administration to accept deported Venezuelans, including those released from American prisons, Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar has stated. In an interview with Channels TV on...
Huawei organizes job fair to offer opportunities to fresh graduates
MENAFN
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) Chinese tech company Huawei organized a job fair on Wednesday in Uganda, aiming to link recent university graduates with career opportunities in the information and communications technology (ICT) sector. The event, named the 2025 Campus...
Sustainable Packaging Summit 2025 to Host Leading Chinese Material Suppliers
EIN Presswire
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July 7, 2025
TIANJIN, TIANJIN, CHINA, July 7, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Fancyco are really at a crossroads in the packaging industry right now. With more folks waking up to the environmental impact of our choices and regulations tightening up, shifting to...
Helicopter crash in Somalia kills peacekeepers
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) A military helicopter operating under the African Union’s peacekeeping mission in Somalia crashed on Wednesday morning at Mogadishu’s international airport, killing five personnel, according to official reports. The Mi-24 aircraft,...
Ethiopia announces conclusion of disputed mega-dam
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Ethiopia has announced the completion of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), a massive hydropower project on the Blue Nile that has long been a source of tension with Egypt and Sudan. The multibillion-dollar dam, which has been...
Lavrov criticizes IMF, World Bank for favoring Ukraine over Africa
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has sharply criticized the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank for what he described as a grossly unequal distribution of financial aid, claiming Ukraine has received more support...
Local Roots, African Power. Premier Bet proudly announces Francis Ngannou as its Pan-African Brand Ambassador
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 8, 2025
LEEDS, United Kingdom, July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Premier Bet, the leading sports betting and online casino brand, currently operating in over 20 African markets is pleased to announce the renewal and expansion of its partnership with...
Bolivian Leader asks nations to stop their dependence on US
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Bolivian President Luis Arce called on nations around the world to move away from dependence on the U.S. dollar in international trade, advocating instead for the use of national currencies or alternative payment systems. His remarks were...
Tanzania to have Pan-African summit, centering on social security future
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Tanzania is preparing to welcome a significant Pan-African summit centered on the future of social security across the continent, a senior official revealed Sunday. Scheduled for July 10 in Arusha, northern Tanzania, the summit will...
Tanzania Gears Up to Host Pan-African Summit
MENAFN
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Tanzania is gearing up to host a pivotal Pan-African summit centered on shaping the future of social security throughout Africa, a top official revealed Sunday. Scheduled for July 10 in the northern city of Arusha, the high-level...
Trump assaults ‘communist lunatic’ New York mayoral nominee
MENAFN
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) President Donald Trump has launched a scathing attack on Democratic New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, calling him a “communist lunatic” and accusing him of attempting to ruin the city. In a post on Truth Social Wednesday, Trump...
ABL Diagnostics Signs Distribution Agreement with Anatech to Expand Molecular Detection in South Africa, Southern Africa
EIN Presswire
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July 16, 2025
WOIPPY, FRANCE, July 16, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- ABL Diagnostics (FR001400AHX6 – ABLD, the “Company”), a Euronext-listed leader in molecular diagnostics, is pleased to announce a distribution agreement with Anatech Instruments (Pty) Ltd...
Trump issues threat to New York mayoral frontrunner with detention
MENAFN
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July 5, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic frontrunner in New York City's mayoral race, with arrest after Mamdani vowed to block federal immigration enforcement in the city. Mamdani, originally from Uganda,...
Planetary Peace, Power, and Prosperity Legacy Foundation Honored by IAOTB
EIN Presswire
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July 17, 2025
Planetary Peace, Power, and Prosperity Legacy Foundation Recognized as Top Educational Nonprofit of the Year by the International Association of Top Businesses NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Planetary Peace,...
Trump warns NYC new mayor of arrest over immigration stance
MENAFN
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump has issued a warning to Zohran Mamdani, the presumptive Democratic nominee for New York City mayor, suggesting that Mamdani could face arrest if he carries out his plan to block federal immigration enforcement in...
GECA Appoints Influential European Crowdfunding Architect Karsten Wenzlaff to Steering Committee
EIN Presswire
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July 16, 2025
Regulatory visionary who helped create €5 million EU cross-border framework joins global alliance to accelerate borderless investment vision LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 16, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Global Equity Crowdfunding Alliance...