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Africa: On the Occasion of the Republic of Togo's National Day

On behalf of the American people, I extend my best wishes to the people of Togo as they celebrate their independence on April 27. In commemorating this important event, we also celebrate our long history of friendly and productive relations. The...

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...

Africa: Togo National Day

Press Statement Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Washington, DC April 27, 2012 On behalf President Obama and the people of the United States, I am delighted to send best wishes to the people of Togo as you celebrate the 52nd anniversary...

Trump enacts entry ban on third world countries

(MENAFN) In a move citing national security threats, former U.S. President Donald Trump signed a proclamation barring citizens from a dozen nations from entering the United States. The measure, announced on a Wednesday, also introduced limited...

Trump prohibits residents of dozen nations from US

(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a new proclamation barring citizens from 12 countries, including Iran, Afghanistan, and Yemen, from entering the United States. The full travel ban, which will take effect on June 9, cites national...

U.S. Travel Restriction on Sierra Leone – Separating Facts from Fictions

Travel Restrictions on Sierra Leone: What Facts are Saying FREETOWN, SIERRA LEONE, June 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In keeping with his July 2024 campaign promise to restore the travel ban and refugee admission into the United States upon...

XJTLU International Education Partnership Forum explores international talent development

Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University held an International Education Partnership Forum in Beijing on 18 May to explore the benefits and challenges of global talent development through international education exchanges and cooperation. In her...

HITECH from the Chagoury Group and Miawodo at the Heart of Local Community Development

Boosting Economic Activities in the Central Region of Togo: HITECH from the Chagoury Group and Miawodo at the Heart of Local Community Development LAGOS, LAGOS, NIGERIA, September 18, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The rehabilitation project of...

Phase3, CSquared & SBIN Launch Lagos–Accra Terrestrial Fibre Route, Delivering Strategic Resilience Across West Africa

ABUJA, FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY, NIGERIA, May 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Phase3, through a strategic partnership with CSquared and SBIN today announces a new terrestrial fibre route from Lagos, Nigeria to Accra, Ghana, setting a new...

Members agree on 2025 chairpersons for subsidiary bodies of Goods Council

Committee on Agriculture Mr Diego ALFIERI (Brazil) Committee on Anti-dumping Practices Mr Hirokazu WATANABE (Japan) Committee on Customs Valuation Ms Judith Yu-ying KUO (Chinese Taipei) Committee on Import Licensing Mr Tiago SERRAS RODRIGUES...

Member States Adopt Landmark Resolution on Skin Diseases at 78th World Health Assembly

This WHA Resolution marks a transformative step toward addressing the needs of over 2 billion people affected by skin conditions worldwide. GENEVA, SWITZERLAND, May 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a historic move to elevate skin health on the...

Diplomats from 53 Nations Unite at U.S. Congress for High-Level Briefing on Diplomacy, Global Security and Cooperation

Global leaders reunite at Annual Congressional Briefing on “Diplomacy and Global Leadership: Strengthening Security and Cooperation in a Changing World." WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a rare and powerful...

BRVM, Africa50 Finalize Deal to Drive West Africa's Infrastructure Growth

(MENAFN) A new agreement was finalized on Tuesday between the Bourse Regionale des Valeurs Mobilieres (BRVM) and investment platform Africa50 to enhance infrastructure financing across West Africa. This collaboration will harness capital markets...

CBP’s Baltimore Field Office Recovered 250 Stolen Vehicle Exports during 2024

BALTIMORE – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in the Baltimore Field Office continue to combat transnational criminal organizations that profit on the international trade in stolen vehicles. CBP officers here intercepted 250 stolen...

The International Order of Fantastic Professionals Welcomes Claudine McDaniel

EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CANADA, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A former leader at Empirical CPA, Claudine is a sought-after speaker and published her first book in 2017, "More Than Conquerors: From Struggles to Forgiveness, From Forgiveness to...

Global vehicle-smuggling ring revealed in Africa

(MENAFN) An international car-smuggling operation involving vehicles stolen from Europe and Canada has been uncovered in West Africa, according to Afrique-sur7 on Sunday. Interpol's joint initiative, dubbed Operation ‘Safe Wheels’, led to the...

Russia increases wheat ship-outs to Africa

(MENAFN) Russia has significantly increased its wheat exports to African nations in early 2025, with shipments to Nigeria alone rising fourfold to 210,000 tons, according to Russia’s agricultural watchdog Rosselkhoznadzor. Citing data from the...

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,...

Minister Fajon calls for stronger action and return of abducted Ukrainian children at Luxembourg meeting

SLOVENIA, April 14 - At the meeting, ministers discussed the escalating situation in Ukraine, where Russian attacks are intensifying, the number of casualties continues to rise and there is still no ceasefire agreement in sight. Minister Fajon...

Education serves as key link between Russia, Africa

(MENAFN) For decades, education has served as a key link between Russia and Africa, shaping generations of professionals and leaders. The Soviet Union’s investment in academic exchange laid the groundwork for long-term partnerships, and today,...