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Rome Summit Reveals EU, Italy Initiative
(MENAFN) Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen jointly led a conference in Rome on Friday, centered on advancing strategic funding for Africa, where they revealed collaborative EU-Italy deals...

Deputy Minister Alvin Botes: International Relations and Cooperation Dept Budget Vote 2025/26
Honourable House Chairperson, Honourable Minister Lamola and Deputy Minister Moraka, Chair of the Portfolio Committee on International Relations, Hon. Mahumapelo, Honourable Members, Director-General Zane Dangor and Members of the South African...

Italy, EU to make strategic invesments in Africa
(MENAFN) Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen co-led a summit in Rome on Friday dedicated to boosting strategic investments in Africa, unveiling shared agreements valued at €1.2 billion...

Deputy Minister Thandi Moraka: International Relations and Cooperation Dept Budget Vote 2025/26
Honourable Speaker / House Chair, Honourable Minister Lamola and Deputy Minister Botes, Chair of the Portfolio Committee on International Relations, Hon. Mahumapelo, Honourable Members, Senior Officials of DIRCO led by Director-General Zane...

ALPHAMIN PROVIDES Q2 2025 OPERATIONAL UPDATE/ FILES AMENDED CONSTITUTION
GRAND BAIE, MAURITIUS, July 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alphamin Resources Corp. (AFM:TSXV, APH:JSE AltX)( “Alphamin” or the “Company”) is pleased to provide an operational update as follows: Q2 2025 contained tin production of 4,106 tonnes...

UN Applauds DR Congo, Rwanda Peace Deal
(MENAFN) United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed approval of the peace accord brokered by the United States on Friday between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), signed in Washington, DC. "This Agreement is a...

Disaster Recovery Centers Opening in Camden, Iron Counties
Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) with FEMA Individual Assistance staff are opening in Camden and Iron Counties to help people affected by the March 14-15 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and wildfires. FEMA and the U.S. Small Business...

59th session of the Human Rights Council on gender equality and the rights of women and girls
SLOVENIA, June 16 - This year's session of the UN Human Rights Council will focus on gender equality and the prevention of discrimination and violence against women and girls. The Council will also address a number of other key issues, including...

Days Before Bonn, Women Political Leaders & Experts Call for Global Solutions To Counter Government Inaction on Climate
Global experts demanded an end to fossil fuel extraction and highlighted solutions and strategies to address the climate crisis and democratic backsliding CA, UNITED STATES, June 13, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- On June 11th, women climate leaders...

China Lends to Africa Amid Debt Concerns
(MENAFN) Nearly half of the top 20 nations with the greatest financial obligations to China are located in Africa—11 in total. This reflects China’s active involvement in addressing the continent’s developmental challenges, especially in the area...

Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers Open in Davidson, Dyer and Wilson Counties
Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers are now open in Davidson, Dyer and Wilson counties to assist Tennesseans who experienced damage or loss from the April 2-24 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding. The following recovery centers...

Ukraine’s Children of War and the Helpers: Live Webinar to Feature Firsthand Stories from Ukrainian Teens, Humanitarians
Common Man for Ukraine co-founders and Ukrainian teens to join June 18 live discussion moderated by Clinton Global Initiative's Ukraine Action Network leader PLYMOUTH, NH, UNITED STATES, June 10, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Tens of thousands of...

Disaster Recovery Centers in Butler, Phelps Counties to Close
The Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) in Butler and Phelps counties are scheduled to close permanently. The Butler County DRC will close Wednesday, June 25 at 7 p.m. The Butler County DRC is located at: MPC World Impact Center Conference Center 727...

Disaster Recovery Center in Breckinridge County To Close Permanently; Help is Still Available
FRANKFORT, Ky. –The Disaster Recovery Center in Breckinridge County is scheduled to close permanently June 30 at 7 p.m. Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and...

Disaster Recovery Center in Calloway County To Close Permanently; Help is Still Available
FRANKFORT, Ky. –The Disaster Recovery Center in Calloway County is scheduled to close permanently June 30 at 7 p.m. Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and...

Disaster Recovery Center in Carroll County To Close Permanently; Help is Still Available
FRANKFORT, Ky. –The Disaster Recovery Center in Carroll County is scheduled to close permanently June 28 at 7 p.m. Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and...

Disaster Recovery Center in McCracken County to Close Permanently Friday, June 27; Help is Still Available
FRANKFORT, Ky. –The Disaster Recovery Center in McCracken County is scheduled to close permanently Friday, June 27 at 7 p.m. However, Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding,...

Disaster Recovery Centers in Laurel, Pulaski Counties Update Operational Schedule to Mondays-Saturdays
FRANKFORT, Ky. –The Disaster Recovery Centers in Laurel and Pulaski counties are scheduled to close Sundays beginning June 29 and resume operations Mondays. New working hours are Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET and closed Sundays....

Disaster Recovery Centers in Russell, Trigg Counties to Close Permanently; Help is Still Available
FRANKFORT, Ky. –The Disaster Recovery Centers in Russell and Trigg counties are scheduled to close permanently this weekend. However, Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the tornadoes of May 16-17 can still apply for FEMA...

DR Congo Prolongs Cobalt Export Ban by Three Months
(MENAFN) The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has prolonged its temporary ban on cobalt exports for an additional three months, attributing the extension to sustained high stockpiles both domestically and abroad. This extension follows an...