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Urgent Investment Needed in Africa’s Blue Revolution to Avoid Food Security Crisis, UN General Assembly to Hear

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, September 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Urgent investment is needed to drive a blue revolution in African aquaculture that could feed millions and avoid a food systems collapse, WorldFish Director General Dr. Essam...

Alternative Investor Network Launches 'Thrive': The EdTech Revolution That Could End Mentorship Fatigue

By re-engineering mentorship with AI, habit-forming guidance, and real-time financial insight JOHANNESBURG, GAUTENG, SOUTH AFRICA, October 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Problem: Millions Invest in Learning — But Hardly Anyone Finishes We...

South Africa joins the Digital Public Goods Alliance and the 50-in-5 campaign, accelerating global momentum for inclusive digital public infrastructure

South Africa officially announced its membership in the Digital Public Goods Alliance (DPGA) and participation in the 50-in-5 campaign during the DPI Cooperation in Motion Milestone Event, held alongside the 80th United Nations General Assembly....

Global Health Exhibition 2025 is open for registration with a powerful line-up of 500+ healthcare leaders

Registration is open for the Global Health Exhibition 2025, which will gather more than 500 international healthcare speakers in Riyadh from 27–30 October 2025. RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA, October 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Global Health...

COMESA RIA Launches Capacity Building Programme to Boost Foreign Direct Investment in Eastern and Southern Africa

Through targeted capacity building, the initiative enhances investment-readiness and FDI facilitation in the region. CAIRO, EGYPT, September 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The COMESA Regional Investment Agency (RIA) has taken a major step to...

INVEST AFRICA APPOINTS SHANNON STROUD AS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE UNITED STATES

WASHINGTON, D.C., DC, UNITED STATES, September 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Invest Africa today announced the appointment of Shannon Stroud as Chief Executive Officer. Based in Washington, D.C., Shannon will drive the organization’s U.S....

New Book Release Celebrates Historical African Heroine in Epic Adventure

NH, UNITED STATES, September 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Batunde Bello's new book, “The Queen for Kings: Epic of the Ootu,” brings readers on a riveting adventure set in 12th-century West Africa. This compelling work of historical fiction...

Deputy Minister Nomalungelo Gina: South African Centre for Industry and Technology (SACIT) launch

The Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Nomalungelo Gina delivered the keynote address at the launch of the South African Centre for Industry and Technology (SACIT) in Pretoria today. The SACIT is hosted by the University of...

International Solar Alliance and African Leaders Unite in Accra to Chart Pathways for Africa's Solar Future

ACCRA, GHANA, September 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- International Solar Alliance and African Leaders Unite in Accra to Chart Pathways for Africa's Solar Future The Seventh Meeting of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) Regional Committee...

Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger Withdraw from ICC

(MENAFN) Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have officially withdrawn from the International Criminal Court (ICC), denouncing the tribunal as a tool of “neocolonial repression” that serves imperialist interests. The three West African nations announced...

Madagascar’s army states it has taken power from President

(MENAFN) An elite unit of Madagascar’s armed forces has announced that it has taken control of the country from President Andry Rajoelina, following weeks of mass demonstrations driven largely by discontented youth. Standing outside the...

U.S. Cancels Six Foreigners Visas Over Comments on Charlie Kirk

(MENAFN) The Trump administration has canceled the visas of six foreign nationals after they posted social media comments “celebrating” the Sept. 10 assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, the U.S. State Department announced Tuesday....

South African Minister Addresses US Trade Talks

(MENAFN) South African Trade, Industry, and Competition Minister Parks Tau described his recent trip to Washington, aimed at discussing bilateral commercial relations with the US, as “constructive.” Tau, alongside Minister of International...

DR Congo, M23 Rebels Reach Deal on Ceasefire Monitoring in Doha

(MENAFN) The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the rebel group M23, part of the AFC/M23 coalition, reached a critical agreement Tuesday in Doha to establish a mechanism for monitoring the ongoing ceasefire, according to a government...

President Cyril Ramaphosa: Africa Keystone Protected Area Partnership

Distinguished Guests, Colleagues, Partners, It is a great privilege to join you this evening in support of a cause that is vital to the conservation of all life on our planet – the launch of the Africa Keystone Partnership. We wish to commend the...

Ukrainian Envoy Says Russia Retains Strong UN Influence

(MENAFN) Despite Western efforts to sideline Russia, the country continues to wield significant influence within the United Nations, acknowledged Andrey Melnik, Ukraine’s representative to the organization. In an interview with a media outlet...

Bitpace Names Nana Yaw Owusu Banahene as Head of Sales, Africa to Accelerate Regional Growth

Appointment aims to strengthen Bitpace’s presence in Africa with tailored global payment solutions for complex businesses. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, September 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bitpace, a leading global payment gateway provider, has...

DR Congo, M23 ink truce agreement in effort to end violence

(MENAFN) The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and rebel factions, including the M23 (AFC/M23), signed an agreement on Tuesday in Doha aimed at setting up a mechanism to monitor the ceasefire, marking the latest attempt to curb violence in...

China, South Africa Launch Business Center to Deepen Trade Ties

New facility aims to boost investment in energy, technology sectors between the two nations JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA, September 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- China and South Africa launched a joint business center Thursday aimed at deepening...

US withdraws visas from immigrants cheering Kirk’s death

(MENAFN) The United States has canceled the visas of several foreign nationals who publicly celebrated the assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, according to official statements released on Tuesday. Kirk, a co-founder of Turning...