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Media reports more African nations facing US visa prohibition

(MENAFN) The United States is reportedly preparing to broaden its controversial visa restrictions to include citizens from 36 more countries—25 of which are in Africa—according to an internal State Department memo cited by The Washington Post over...

Study unveils water danger in S-African schools

(MENAFN) A recent investigation by a South African environmental group has revealed that 43% of schools participating in a national water testing project found dangerous bacteria in their water samples. The results were published on Wednesday. The...

iACT Launches AMPLIFi, a Community-led Media Project in Chad and CAR

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- iACT is thrilled to announce the launch of AMPLIFi: an iACT Media Project. This community-led project directly takes on iACT’s mission to partner, resource, and amplify, by...

Kremlin explains why Russia is ‘returning’ to Africa

(MENAFN) Russia’s renewed efforts to strengthen ties with Africa come amid growing dissatisfaction across the continent with neocolonial influences, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told Izvestia in an interview published Monday. He explained...

Deputy Minister David Masondo: United Nations Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development

Good afternoon, Your Excellency, President Pedro Sánchez of Spain, Excellencies, Honourable Ministers, Distinguished Guests, It is my pleasure to welcome you to today’s side event on “Forging a Common Agenda to Achieve Debt Sustainability in...

Study reveals schools in S. Africa have harmful bacteria

(MENAFN) A recent investigation by a South African environmental group revealed that 43% of schools involved in a water quality testing project detected harmful bacteria in their water samples. These findings were made public on Wednesday. Access...

Agriculture on Train-the-Trainer Conference strengthening Africa’s phytosanitary systems

The National Plant Protection Organisation of South Africa (NPPOZA) in the Department of Agriculture (DoA) is hosting a Train-The-Trainer Conference to discuss agricultural plant disease identification and prevention. Furthermore, the conference...

Agriculture on launch of 2nd phase of Africa Phytosanitary Programme

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC), in collaboration with the Government of South Africa, represented by the Department of Agriculture, launched the second...

US puts seven African nations on blacklist

(MENAFN) President Donald Trump has implemented a travel ban affecting nationals from seven African countries — Chad, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Libya, Somalia, and Sudan — citing terrorism risks and high visa overstay...

African Health Ministers Initiate Vaccination Against Variant Poliovirus

(MENAFN) Health officials from African nations within the Lake Chad Basin initiated a large-scale immunization initiative on Thursday, aiming to shield 83 million children under five from variant poliovirus type 2, as part of a renewed mission to...

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...

US army command possibly to leave Africa

(MENAFN) The United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) is reviewing its military footprint across the continent as African nations increasingly reconsider their defense relationships with Western powers and explore alternative partnerships. AFRICOM...

Global Oxygen Conservers Market Growth: Projected to Reach $3.11 Billion by 2029 with an Impressive 13.8% CAGR

The Business Research Company’s Oxygen Conserving Global Market Report 2025 - Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2025-2034 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Business Research Company’s Latest...

Oxygen Conserving Devices Global Market Projected to Reach $3.41 Billion by 2029

The Business Research Company’s Oxygen Conserving Devices Global Market Report 2025 - Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2025-2034 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Business Research Company’s...

Protext Mobility, Inc. (OTC: TXTM) Announces New Member of Its Advisory Board

WILMINGTON, Del., Oct. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Protext Mobility, Inc. (OTC: TXTM), an emerging innovator in the biotechnology and alternative wellness sector, today announced the first members of its Advisory Board. Established in August...

U.S. Reevaluates Military Role in Africa

(MENAFN) The United States’ Africa military division, known as AFRICOM, is planning to reconsider its operations on the African continent. This development comes as numerous nations are increasingly reassessing their defense relationships with...

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...

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...

US lawmakers want to block IMF assistance to Central Africa

(MENAFN) US lawmakers have introduced a bill to prevent International Monetary Fund (IMF) support for certain Central African countries in response to a controversial regulation imposed by local fiscal authorities on foreign oil companies. The...

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,...