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President Bio Urges Bold UN Reform in Landmark Oxford Union Speech
President Bio Rallies Young Scholars at Oxford in the Call for UN Security Council reform LONDON, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 27, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio of the Republic of Sierra Leone delivered...

Chad suspends US citizens visa in response to American travel ban
(MENAFN) Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Deby has ordered a halt to issuing visas for American citizens, acting in direct response to the United States' decision to bar entry to Chadian nationals. The move follows a sweeping executive order...

Russia plans on expanding relations with Africa in ‘sensitive’ divisions
(MENAFN) Russian presidential press secretary Dmitry Peskov announced plans to intensify Moscow’s cooperation with African countries, particularly in military and security sectors, as part of a broader effort to strengthen ties with the continent....

Chad president reciprocates US visa prohibition
(MENAFN) Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Deby announced that Chad will halt issuing visas to American citizens as a reciprocal measure against the US travel ban targeting Chadian nationals. The ban, signed by President Donald Trump, restricts...

US puts seven African nations on blacklist
(MENAFN) President Donald Trump has implemented a travel ban affecting nationals from seven African countries — Chad, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Libya, Somalia, and Sudan — citing terrorism risks and high visa overstay...

Develop Africa Declares 2025 as the 'Year of the Pencil' to Empower The Education of Students
This campaign is a bold, record attempt to distribute 100,000 pencils in a single day to students in Sierra Leone. JOHNSON CITY, TN, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Develop Africa, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated...

President Julius Maada Bio Bolsters Africa’s UN Reform Effort with Appointment of Leading Human Rights Lawyer
President Bio appoints French human rights lawyer Maître Jean Alex Buchinger to support Africa’s call for UN Security Council reform and representation. OXFORD, OXFORDSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, June 3, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Following his...

Tunisia’s IOM Repatriates Hundreds of Undocumented Migrants in Urgent Push
(MENAFN) On Saturday, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Tunisia announced it successfully coordinated the voluntary repatriation of 379 undocumented migrants back to their home countries on Tuesday and Thursday. The group...

UN Security Council Approves Extension on South Sudan Arms Embargo
(MENAFN) On Friday, the United Nations Security Council approved a resolution renewing an arms embargo on South Sudan for another year, extending it until May 31, 2026. The resolution also maintains targeted sanctions, including travel bans and...

Russia extends diplomatic presence in Africa
(MENAFN) Russia is preparing to bolster its diplomatic presence in Africa with the opening of a new Consulate General in the Egyptian resort city of Sharm El-Sheikh. The decision, formalized in a decree signed by Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin...

Russia holds Islamic diplomatic forum
(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...

Russia Expands Diplomatic Reach in Egypt, Africa
(MENAFN) Russia is preparing to inaugurate a new Consulate General in the Egyptian coastal destination of Sharm El-Sheikh, as outlined in a directive signed by Russian Premier Mikhail Mishustin and made public on Tuesday. The mandate directs the...

More Seats to Paradise: Makers Air Increases Service to The Bahamas
Nassau, The Bahamas, June 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With a strong first quarter behind it, which saw 3.3 million visitors recorded between January and March and a 9% increase over the same period last year, The Bahamas continues to build...

Minister Dean Macpherson hosts Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium South Africa (SIDSSA) 2025, 25 to 27 May 2025
The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Mr Dean Macpherson, will host the Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium South Africa 2025 between 25 and 27 May in Century City, Cape Town. The SIDSSA is a pioneering event aimed at...

Fish Fund Steering Committee advances work on Call for Proposals, welcomes new members
The agreement on next steps brings the Steering Committee closer to opening its first Call for Proposals. The Fund will receive funding requests for project grants that will support developing and least developed country (LDC) members to implement...

Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi attends high-level retreat on Kampala Amendments and International Criminal Justice in Ghana, 19 to 21 May
Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi, will travel to the Republic of Ghana to participate in a high-level retreat on the Kampala Amendments and International Criminal Justice, scheduled to take place from 19 to 21...

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,...

Sunlit Escapes: June in The Bahamas Bursts with Festivals and Island Thrills
Nassau, The Bahamas, June 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- June ushers in a season of joy in The Bahamas, where golden sunlight dances on turquoise waves and the islands come alive with a festive spirit. From savoring sweet pineapples at lively...

Infrastructure South Africa hosts the Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium South Africa 2025, 25 to 27 May
The Infrastructure South Africa (ISA) will host the Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium South Africa 2025 between 25 and 27 May in Century City, Cape Town. The SIDSSA is a pioneering event aimed at bringing together key stakeholders,...

World Happiness Foundation Response to 'A Call for Peace: The End of Wars and Respect for International Law'
By Luis Miguel Gallardo – Founder & President of the World Happiness Foundation NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 13, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Introduction and Context The World Happiness Foundation warmly commends the High Representative for...