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Mali enforces visa bond on US visitors in retaliation move

(MENAFN) Mali has introduced a new visa regulation requiring U.S. citizens to pay a refundable bond of up to $10,000 when applying for business or tourist visas, in a reciprocal move responding to a similar measure recently enforced by Washington....

Xi travels to Moscow to take part in Russia's Victory Day celebrations

(MENAFN) Chinese President Xi Jinping will travel to Moscow to take part in Russia's Victory Day celebrations, marking the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union's triumph in World War II, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed on Wednesday....

Minister Patricia de Lille: Opening Ceremony of Africa’s Travel Indaba 2025

Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa, HE Mr Paul Mashatile and Mrs Mashatile Ministers of Tourism from our fellow African countries. Ambassadors and High Commissioners, Members of the Diplomatic Corps Chairperson of the Portfolio...

Minister Patricia de Lille: Opening of the 2nd G20 Tourism Working Group Meeting

Premier of KwaZulu Natal, Mr Arthur Ntuli MEC for Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs, Rev. Musa Zondi Ethekwini Municipality Mayor Councillor Cyril Xaba Honourable G20 Delegates and Guest Country Delegates Tourism Director...

Colloquia art LLC, in Collaboration with Harouna Ouédraogo, Presents ‘Spaces In Between’

The First U.S. Solo Exhibition of Harouna Ouédraogo and Colloquia art’s 2025 Opening Showcase VA, UNITED STATES, October 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Colloquia art is thrilled to launch its 2025-2026 season with "Spaces In Between," the first...

International Relations on South Africa’s foreign policy engagements and diplomatic achievements

Tribute to Ambassador Mahlangu We would like to take this opportunity to pay tribute the late Ambassador Mahlangu who was serving as South Africa’s High Commissioner to Kenya. The Late Ambassador Mahlangu was also accredited to Somalia. He was...

Endeavour Reports Strong H1-2025 Results

NEWS RELEASE – LSE & TSX: EDV All amounts in US$ ENDEAVOUR REPORTS STRONG H1-2025 RESULTS H1 production of 647koz at AISC of $1,281/oz • H1 Free Cash Flow of $514m • Record dividend of $150m OPERATIONAL AND FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS On track to achieve...

Media reports more African nations face US visa prohibition

(MENAFN) The United States intends to widen its controversial travel restrictions to citizens from 36 additional countries, with 25 of them located in Africa, according to an internal State Department memo reported by The Washington Post over the...

African Nations Witness US Visa Ban

(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...

EU nation ‘denies entry’ to African basketball players

(MENAFN) Mali has accused the Czech Republic of refusing entry visas to its under-19 women’s basketball team, preventing the African champions from participating in an international tournament in Brno. In a statement on Monday, Mali’s Foreign...

Heavy rains make Lac Rose’s pink water return in Senegal

(MENAFN) After nearly three years of losing its distinctive pink shade and turning green due to heavy rains and flooding, the famous pink waters of Lac Rose in Senegal have returned. Located about 35 kilometers from Dakar, the lake—known locally...

Pink Waters Return to Senegal’s Lake Retba

(MENAFN) The vivid pink hues of Senegal’s famous Lac Rose have made a striking comeback after nearly three years of discoloration. The lake had turned green due to persistent flooding and heavy rainfall, altering its iconic appearance. Positioned...

Putin praises wartime relations, historic trade with Egypt

(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin praised the enduring wartime relationship and record trade with Egypt during a meeting with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi at the Kremlin on Friday. He described Egypt as one of Russia’s “key...

Algeria’s president conducts discussions with Macron

(MENAFN) French President Emmanuel Macron and Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune held a lengthy and candid phone conversation to address rising tensions and strained relations between their countries, the Élysée Palace announced Monday. The...

Africa Baseball Project & Global Air Entertainment Announce Partnership to Elevate Baseball, Empower African Communities

The collaboration marks a significant step towards establishing the Africa Continental Baseball League, comprising eight cities across seven nations. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Africa Baseball Project...

Minister Fajon: Benin is an extremely valuable partner for the EU in West Africa

SLOVENIA, April 7 - “Benin is an extremely valuable partner for the EU in West Africa. This is reflected in our cooperation in various fields – from security, trade and green energy to infrastructure and human capital. We recognise and support...

Children Believe calls on Canadians to help #DisruptHunger this Giving Tuesday

MARKHAM, Ontario, Nov. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MARKHAM, Ontario – November 27, 2024 – Every 10 seconds, a child loses their life to malnutrition — that’s over 3 million children each year. An estimated 45 million kids suffer from...

Endeavour Announces Positive PFS Results for Assafou Project in Côte d’Ivoire

ENDEAVOUR ANNOUNCES POSITIVE PFS RESULTS FOR ASSAFOU PROJECT IN CÔTE D’IVOIRE $1,526m NPV(5%) and IRR of 28% at $2,000/oz • 329kozpa at AISC of $892/oz over first 10 years HIGHLIGHTS: PFS confirms Assafou's potential to become a tier 1 asset for...

Launch of Phase 3 of the Mentorship Programme for African Heritage Professionals

On 13 November 2024, the UNESCO World Heritage Centre hosted the online launch of Phase 3 of the Mentorship Programme for African Heritage Professionals. The event was opened by Mr Lazare Eloundou-Assomo, Director of World Heritage, who announced...

CANADA NOW RANKED 20TH IN THE WORLD FOR WOMEN & CHILDREN’S RIGHTS, WARNS AGENCY CHILDREN BELIEVE

MARKHAM, Ontario, Nov. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A new report released to mark the 35th anniversary of the Convention of the Rights of the Child on November 20, indicates that Canada’s global ranking on women and children’s rights has fallen to...