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Russian Foreign Minister Attends BRICS Summit in Brazil

(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrived in Brazil on Sunday to take part in the 17th BRICS summit, a key gathering of the economic bloc, which Russia helped establish. According to a Russian state news agency, Lavrov landed in Rio...

Floods in South Africa’s Eastern Cape Claim One Hundred Lives

(MENAFN) The death toll from the catastrophic floods that struck South Africa’s Eastern Cape Province has climbed to 100, as local authorities continue search and recovery operations, officials confirmed Tuesday. The devastating floods, which hit...

Statistics South Africa releases results of the 2023 Agriculture Survey, 26 Jun

Namibia Reports Cholera Flare-Up in Kunene

(MENAFN) Namibia has officially announced a cholera outbreak in the country’s northwestern Kunene region following laboratory confirmation of Vibrio cholerae O1—the bacterial strain known for driving previous cholera epidemics, a top health...

African Union Vows Stronger Commitment to Sahel Security

(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...

Yard Force® and PowerG® Debut Full Range of Lawn & Garden Innovations at Big 5 Construct South Africa 2025

SUMEC Hardware & Tools Co., Ltd. brought Yard Force and PowerG to the 12-th of Big 5 Construct South Africa, 18–20 June at the Gallagher Convention Centre. JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA, June 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SUMEC Hardware & Tools...

Isilumko Staffing Announces Continued Commitment to Sustainable Hiring Amid Rising Unemployment in South Africa

South Africa continues to face significant challenges on the employment front. JOHANNESBURG, GAUTENG, SOUTH AFRICA, June 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As South Africa’s unemployment rate climbs to 32.9%, Isilumko Staffing, a Level 1 Black...

Deputy President Paul Mashatile attends 50th National Independence Anniversary Celebrations of Mozambique, 25 Jun

Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile will, on Wednesday, 25 June 2025, and on behalf of President Cyril Ramaphosa and the people of South Africa, attend the Republic of Mozambique’s 50th National Independence Anniversary Celebrations...

Agriculture on launch of 2nd phase of Africa Phytosanitary Programme

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...

Russia, Mali Sign Cooperation Agreements

(MENAFN) Russian Leader Vladimir Putin held a meeting with Mali’s transitional leader, Colonel Assimi Goita, in Moscow on Monday, where they signed three significant accords. Among these was a treaty establishing an intergovernmental commission...

Black Leaders Detroit's 1,600-Mile Ride for Equity Nears Its Final Leg in Efforts to Champion Entrepreneurs of African Descent

Black Leaders Detroit CEO Dwan Dandridge (right) and Hebrew Free Loan of Metropolitan Detroit Executive Director David Contorer (left) kick off the 2025 Ride For Equity in Tulsa, Okla. Photo: Black Leaders Detroit. DETROIT, June 24, 2025 (GLOBE...

Russia Explains Expanding Ties with Africa

(MENAFN) Russia’s effort to strengthen connections with Africa comes at a time when frustration is growing among nations across the continent regarding neocolonial domination, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated, as reported by a news...

AI-Powered Business Model Enables South African Entrepreneurs to Build a Global Business Beyond Local Constraints

South African entrepreneurs Robyn & Paul Sartorius leverage AI and Prosperity Of Life’s global model to build a thriving business beyond local constraints. PHOENIX, AZ, UNITED STATES, June 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Robyn and Paul Sartorius...

Honoris United Universities Supports AfricaTek 2025 to Advance Emerging Technologies

TUNIS, TUNISIA, June 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Honoris United Universities, the first and largest pan-African private higher education network, proudly supported and participated in AfricaTek 2025, the 8th edition of the EAI International...

Mali Temporarily Seizes Control of Gold Mine

(MENAFN) The government of Mali has provisionally taken control of the country’s most significant gold mining site from the Canadian company Barrick, as tensions intensify over claims of unpaid levies and dues. On Monday, a tribunal in Bamako...

Howard University and Google Research Enhance A.I. Speech Recognition of African American English

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...

ODeX and Hapag-Lloyd Go Live in Uganda, Boosting Digital Trade Capabilities in East Africa

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...

Mali seizes Barrick’s control of largest gold mining operation

(MENAFN) The Malian government has temporarily taken over management of the country’s largest gold mining site from Canadian company Barrick, following a growing conflict over allegedly unpaid taxes and royalties. A court in Bamako ruled on Monday...

African Nation Halts French Media

(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) 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...