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‘Immortal Regiment’ demonstrations take place all across Africa
(MENAFN) ‘Immortal Regiment’ marches commemorating World War II veterans were held in several African countries as part of Russia’s Victory Day celebrations on May 9. The marches, which honor those who fought against Nazism, took place on Sunday,...

The European Magazine Announces Award Winners 2025
The European Magazine has announced the recipients of their 2025 awards who have won titles up to this point in the year. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, April 11, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The European is proud to announce the final full list of...

Russia-Africa forum indorses resistance against neocolonialism
(MENAFN) The State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO) in Moscow recently hosted the first Russia-Africa Forum of Young Diplomats, bringing together representatives from over 20 nations. The forum's central theme was the fight against...

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...

Sagist Group Triumphs at Milan Design Week 2025 with Prestigious Award
Sagist Group, led by award-winning architect Metin Durmaz, won the prestigious "Best Luxury Furniture Decoration Award," setting new standards in design. MILAN, ITALY, April 13, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Milan Design Week 2025, one of the...

Shea Butter Market Size to reach $2,408.70 Million: Key Players, Demand, Growth, Segmentation and Forecast
Surge in consumer demand for plant-based ingredients in the cosmetic industry drives the growth of the global shea butter market WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, November 21, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The shea butter market size is expected to...

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,...

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...

WTO members call for urgent action on cotton trade challenges, declining LDC participation
At the DGCFMC meeting on 28 November, WTO Deputy Director-General Jean-Marie Paugam congratulated Benin and the International Cotton Advisory Committee for successfully hosting and organizing World Cotton Day 2024 on 7 October. He particularly...

With 4.3M+ Tech Community Votes, HackerNoon Announces Winning Startups From Every Major City In the World
Startups of The Year 2024 concluded with 4.3 million total votes, up from 623k+ votes last year. EDWARDS, CO, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- HackerNoon, the technology publishing company, announced today the winners and...

DG Okonjo-Iweala at World Food Forum: Trade is vital for ensuring food security
The Director-General recalled the strengthened partnership between the WTO and the FAO in the areas of food and agriculture. She highlighted the WTO's ongoing efforts to update trade rules, stressing that the multilateral trading system must be...

Shift Law Joins Brand Action as Official Sponsor
Shift Law, a Toronto - based intellectual property (IP) law firm, sponsors Brand Action—uniting trademark pros to aid crisis-impacted communities worldwide. TORONTO, CANADA, April 24, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Shift Law P.C., a Toronto-based...

DG Okonjo-Iweala on World Cotton Day: Efforts yielding results, maintain momentum
Held on African soil for the first time, this year’s World Cotton Day showcased Benin’s economic successes under the leadership of President Guillaume Athanase Talon, said Director-General Okonjo-Iweala. She praised Benin for its strong economic...

Balfour Capital Welcomes Ichola Arif Latoundji as Investment Advisor
Hedge Funds, Investments, Trading YVERDON-LES-BAINS, SWITZERLAND, April 14, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Balfour Capital Group Announces Strategic Engagement of Ichola Arif Latoundji, Strengthening Financial Advisory Expertise Across Africa and...

General Council Chair welcomes “significant progress” in dispute settlement reform talks
The General Council Chair noted the significant amount of work done during the last six months, which included approximately 170 hours of plenary technical meetings. Summarizing the progress made thus far, he said members have now a draft...

Regional WTO SPS workshop for French-speaking Africa concludes in Rabat
The event aimed to enhance the officials' knowledge and implementation of transparency obligations under the SPS Agreement and to strengthen coordination efforts at national and regional levels. The SPS Agreement addresses food safety and animal...

DDG Zhang underscores success of three key WTO technical assistance programmes in 2024
DDG Zhang commended the participants for their dedication and active engagement throughout the 10-month programmes. He said: "Your perspectives and experiences have enriched the WTO Secretariat’s work. I am confident that, like past alumni, you...

Minister Fajon: EU's partnership with Togo is vital for regional security and stability
SLOVENIA, April 9 - "Security and stability are the cornerstones of economic progress and development. The EU sees Togo as an important partner that plays an essential role in ensuring security in the Sahel. It will continue to help tackle the...

Participants in the Netherlands Trainee Programme make study visit to The Hague
The participants were accompanied on the study trip by Willie Chatsika, Head of the English-speaking Africa Regional Desk in the WTO’s Institute for Training and Technical Cooperation (ITTC). The NTP is a joint initiative of the WTO and the...

Small business group advances work programme, focuses on business support organizations
Thematic discussions: Business support organizations The meeting shed light on the work of business support organizations, such as the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) and the International Trade Centre, in connecting small businesses with partners...