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African Nations Witness US Visa Ban

MENAFN · June 17, 2025

(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...

ZIMEC 2025 Signals Zambia’s Readiness to Lead Africa’s Mining and Energy Transformation – Post Event Press Release

EIN Presswire · June 9, 2025

The ZIMEC wrapped up on 20 March 2025, signaling Zambia’s readiness to lead Africa’s next wave of industrial growth and energy integration KITWE, COPPERBELT PROVINCE, ZAMBIA, June 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The 12th edition of the Zambia...

Vietnam is currently BRICS’ tenth partner nation

MENAFN · June 15, 2025

(MENAFN) Vietnam has become the tenth partner country of BRICS, marking an important milestone in the group’s ongoing expansion, according to Brazil’s foreign ministry on Saturday. Founded in 2009 by Brazil, Russia, India, and China, with South...

Nearly Three-Quarters of World Heritage Sites Are at High Risk from Water-Related Hazards

UNESCO World Heritage Centre · July 1, 2025

A new analysis by UNESCO and World Resources Institute (WRI) reveals that 73% of World Heritage sites are highly exposed to water-related hazards, such as drought, water stress, or riverine and coastal flooding. Strengthening water stewardship is...

Your World empowers young people to become leaders and agents of change

GlobeNewswire, Inc. · May 27, 2025

The winner of the 2025 “Your World” competition by British Council Partner Schools is Scoris International School from Uganda. Their project addressing unemployment among women in their country was selected from 642 entries submitted by 3,210...

Bekah’s Watermelon Run Walk Roll Expands Nationwide in Her Memory

EIN Presswire · July 2, 2025

Bekah’s memory lives on through this 5K raising funds for kids with heart defects—join in-person or virtually this September. LITTLETON, CO, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On what would have been another joyful year of...

Vietnam Becomes "Partner Country" in BRICS

MENAFN · June 14, 2025

(MENAFN) Vietnam has officially joined the BRICS coalition of leading developing nations as a "partner country," according to a statement released by Brazil's government on Friday. “The government of Brazil welcomes the decision of the Vietnamese...

Report Highlights Profitable Pathways Created by Heifer International and Hello Tractor for Africa’s Smallholder Farmers

EIN Presswire · May 1, 2025

Blended Finance Model: Report Highlights Profitable Pathways Created by Heifer International and Hello Tractor for Africa’s Smallholder Farmers NAIROBI, KENYA, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new report from Aceli Africa and Dalberg confirms...

Surge for Water and Soapbox Celebrate 1 Million Bars of Soap Milestone

EIN Presswire · May 20, 2025

A transformative partnership uplifting communities while redefining hygiene access and economic opportunity in Uganda and Haiti CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, May 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Surge for Water, a global women-led, community driven...

South Africa Criticizes U.S. Sanctions on ICC Judges

MENAFN · June 12, 2025

(MENAFN) South Africa has voiced dismay regarding recent sanctions by the United States against four judges of the International Criminal Court (ICC), describing the move as an "attempt to intimidate and obstruct" the court's mission to ensure...

US imposes sanctions on ICC judges

MENAFN · June 11, 2025

(MENAFN) The United States has announced sanctions against four judges of the International Criminal Court (ICC), accusing them of taking “illegitimate and baseless actions” targeting the US and Israel. The ICC, recognized by 123 countries, does...

Your World empowers young people to become leaders and agents of change

GlobeNewswire, Inc. · May 19, 2025

The winner of the 2025 “Your World” competition by British Council Partner Schools is Scoris International School from Uganda. Their project addressing unemployment among women in their country was selected from 642 entries submitted by 3,210...

Playing For Change Foundation Partners with Shawn Mendes to Expand Music Education Access for Youth Worldwide

GlobeNewswire, Inc. · June 25, 2025

Miami, June 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Playing For Change Foundation (PFCF), the global nonprofit transforming lives through music and arts education, is excited to announce its partnership with The Shawn Mendes Foundation (SMF) to bring music...