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Fatal floods kill over 30 in DR Congo Capital Kinshasa
(MENAFN) Over 33 individuals have died in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, as a result of torrential rains and subsequent flooding, officials have confirmed. President Félix Tshisekedi addressed the victims on Monday,...

Boat Overturns in Northwest DR Congo, Death Toll Nears Fifty
(MENAFN) A tragic boating accident on Lake Tumba in the northwestern region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has claimed the lives of at least 48 individuals, officials confirmed on Sunday. The disaster occurred near Bikoro, in...

Less Than a Month Left to Apply for FEMA Assistance for South Texas Severe Storms and Flooding
AUSTIN, Texas – Texas residents who have been affected by the March severe storms and flooding have less than a month left to apply for FEMA assistance. Homeowners and renters in Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr and Willacy counties who were displaced or...

Deadline Approaching to Apply for FEMA Assistance for April Severe Weather and May Tornadoes
FRANKFORT, Ky. – The deadlines are approaching for homeowners and renters to apply for FEMA assistance for damage and losses caused by the April storms and the May tornadoes. July 25 is the deadline for survivors in the 37 Kentucky counties...

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...

MIT students turn vision to reality
Life is a little brighter in Kapiyo these days. For many in this rural Kenyan town, nightfall used to signal the end to schoolwork and other family activities. Now, however, the darkness is pierced by electric lights from newly solar-powered...

Electra Welcomes Ontario’s $500M Fund to Boost Critical Minerals Processing and Bolster North American Supply Chains
TORONTO, May 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Electra Battery Materials Corporation (NASDAQ: ELBM; TSX-V: ELBM) (“Electra” or the “Company”) commends the Ontario government for its landmark C$500 million Critical Minerals Processing Fund, unveiled in...

Mumena Mushinge Appointed to Baushi Royal Foundation, Signaling a New Era of Leadership and Wealth Creation in Luapula Province
CHARLOTTE, N.C. and LUSAKA, Zambia, May 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Terra Metals Inc. is proud to announce the appointment of its Co-Founder and Co-Chairman, Mr. Mumena Mushinge, to the Baushi Royal Foundation (BRF)—a respected heritage...

Boys’ Purposelessness Pandemic-Chicago Author's Novel Scores BookLife Reviews Editor's Pick & Readers’ Favorites 5 Stars
Praised for humor & heartbreak, Promising Young Man by Elias Axel drives south & southwest with struggling teen seeking love & guidance in modern America. CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, June 26, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Promising Young Man, a...

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...

Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 14 May 2025
A. Issues In The Environment 1. Economy 1.1 Operation Vulindlela Phase II 1.1.1 On 7 May 2025, President Cyril Ramaphosa launched Phase II of Operation Vulindlela (OV Phase II), the government reforms programme aimed at driving inclusive economic...

Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of Wednesday, 14 May 2025
A. Issues In The Environment 1. Economy 1.1 Operation Vulindlela Phase II 1.1.1 On 7 May 2025, President Cyril Ramaphosa launched Phase II of Operation Vulindlela (OV Phase II), the government reforms programme aimed at driving inclusive economic...

Rwanda Supports M23 Rebel Withdrawal Decision
(MENAFN) On Sunday, Rwandan authorities expressed their approval of the M23 rebel group’s decision to pull back from the key mining city of Walikale and the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) move to cease military actions in the current war in...

Alliance Fleuve Congo declares withdrawal from Walikale
(MENAFN) On Saturday, the Alliance Fleuve Congo, an armed coalition that includes M23 rebels, declared its withdrawal from the town of Walikale and its nearby areas in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo on Saturday. This move came after the...

ALPHAMIN ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTOR
GRAND BAIE, MAURITIUS, June 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alphamin Resources Corp. (AFM:TSXV, APH:JSE AltX) (the “Company” or “Alphamin”) announced today that, subject to regulatory approval, Mr. John Robertson, a Mauritian resident, has been...

Disaster Recovery Centers in Anderson, Daviess and Hopkins Counties to Close Permanently; Help is Still Available
FRANKFORT, Ky. –The Disaster Recovery Centers in Anderson, Daviess and Hopkins counties are scheduled to close permanently this week. Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding,...

Graphite Anode for Lithium-Ion Batteries Market Set to Reach $5.3 Billion by 2033
Driven by EV Boom and Battery Advancements VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, May 15, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The latest report titled Global Graphite Anode For Lib Market contains an in-depth analysis of the fundamental parameters...

ICRC President concludes first official visit to Rwanda
During her visit, President Spoljaric met with H.E. President of Rwanda, Paul Kagame, to discuss the humanitarian situation in the Great Lakes region and the critical role of international humanitarian law in protecting civilians and alleviating...

Disaster Recovery Center Opening June 6 in Butler County
Cape Girardeau – A Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) is opening, June 6, in Poplar Bluff, in Butler County to assist Missourians who sustained damage to their primary residence, personal property, or have emergency needs due to the severe storms,...

Joint Statement from ICRC President and IFRC President to mark World Red Cross Red Crescent Day
This World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day, we mourn our colleagues who were appallingly killed while trying to save lives. Their deaths demand far more than empty words of outrage—they demand action. The international community cannot continue to...