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Japan Plans Evacuating Citizens from Middle East
(MENAFN) Japan is dispatching a pair of military aircraft to East Africa in anticipation of a potential mission to remove its citizens from the Middle East, where hostilities between Iran and Israel are rapidly escalating, Defence Minister Gen...

Japan Gears Up to Evacuate Citizens from Middle East
(MENAFN) Japan is dispatching two military transport aircraft to East Africa as a precautionary move to evacuate its citizens from the Middle East amid escalating clashes between Iran and Israel, Defense Minister Gen Nakatani announced Thursday....

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...

China Calls on Iran, Israel to Return to Diplomatic Negotiations
(MENAFN) China has called for an immediate halt to hostilities between Israel and Iran, urging both nations to return to diplomatic negotiations and avoid further escalation in the Middle East. Speaking at a press briefing in Beijing on Tuesday,...

China Blasts Trump’s Tehran Evacuation Call, Says It Fuels Conflict
(MENAFN) China condemned US President Donald Trump’s urgent call for Iranians to evacuate Tehran on Tuesday, branding it as “adding fuel to the fire” in an already volatile Iran-Israel confrontation. During a press briefing in Beijing, Chinese...

African students team win gold medal at biology Olympiad in Sochi
(MENAFN) A team of students from Djibouti has won a gold medal at the Open International Biology Olympiad (OIBO), held at the Russian Sirius Educational Center in Sochi. Representing Djibouti, Hassan Mohamed Seid, Maydoub Ilyas Mohamoud, and...

U.S. Prepares to Expand Travel Ban, Targets Over Thirty Countries
(MENAFN) The Trump administration is reportedly preparing a significant broadening of its travel restrictions, potentially barring entry from an additional 36 countries, according to a confidential memo from the US State Department. This memo,...

Finland commits EUR 2.5 million to new phase of EIF support for sustainable trade in LDCs
In May, the EIF Steering Committee endorsed a recommendation by the EIF Taskforce for a third phase of the initiative, to run up to 2031 in support of the UN Doha Programme of Action for LDCs. Designed to provide catalytic and transformative...

Kenya: Facts & Figures 2024
Since our humble beginnings in 1974, the Nairobi delegation has grown exponentially. Our operations have expanded to include missions in Djibouti and Tanzania, which have played a crucial role in strategically positioning the delegation in the...

DCO to continue fostering inclusive digital economies as Secretary-General Reappointed on new 4-year term
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA, June 6, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As the global digital economy increasingly serves as an engine for economic and social progress, the Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO) has today reemphasized the necessity of...

Electricity and Energy hosts Africa Green Hydrogen Summit, 12 to 13 Jun
Media is cordially invited to cover and participate in the Africa Green Hydrogen Summit, taking place in Cape Town from 12–13 June 2025, and the official Media Launch on 10 June 2025 in Gauteng Province. Africa Green Hydrogen Summit Date: 12–13...

Anthony Voscarides, CEO of Wingu Group, Featured on the 2025 Capacity Power 100 List of Global Telecom Leaders
Wingu CEO Anthony Voscarides was named on the 2025 Capacity Power 100 list, recognising his leadership in advancing digital infrastructure in East Africa. DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA, May 26, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Wingu Group is proud to...

Members advance discussions on special and differential treatment proposals
Members heard updates from three facilitators of the discussions. Barbados, speaking on behalf of the G-90, presented a roadmap for future work leading up to the 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14) in March 2026, with a view to achieving possible...

Committee advances discussions on trade-related climate measures and technology transfer
Trade-related climate measures Members discussed two new proposals, namely the Republic of Korea's communication titled “Key Considerations for Trade-related Climate Measures (TrCMs): Suggested approaches toward a sustainable future” and the...

Wingu Africa Partners with Ethiopian Artificial Intelligence Institute to Accelerate AI Innovation in Ethiopia
Wingu Africa and EAII partner to empower Ethiopian AI startups with infrastructure, mentorship, and global access to drive innovation and growth. ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA, May 21, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Wingu Africa Partners with Ethiopian...

Fish Fund Steering Committee advances work on Call for Proposals, welcomes new members
The agreement on next steps brings the Steering Committee closer to opening its first Call for Proposals. The Fund will receive funding requests for project grants that will support developing and least developed country (LDC) members to implement...

DG Okonjo-Iweala: Broad agreement on WTO reform as “central priority” for MC14
“We are now in the midst of one of the largest disruptions in world trade in history,” the Director-General told members. “But we are also now less than a year away from MC14, and we must think of what we need to do to maximize our chances for...

MSRON 1B Strengthens Alliances through Exercise Bull Shark
Djibouti (Dec. 13, 2024) – Sailors from Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron (MSRON) 1B, assigned to Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, provided maritime security during Exercise Bull Shark, Nov. 26, 2024. Bull Shark, a biannual joint training,...

Wingu Africa Appoints Freddy Mrema as General Manager, Tanzania Sales
Wingu Africa appoints Freddy Mrema as GM of Tanzania Sales to drive growth and local partnerships, reinforcing its commitment to local leadership. DAR ES SALAAM, DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA, April 29, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Wingu Africa Appoints...

Port Infrastructure Market Expected to Reach USD 315.14 Billion by 2034, with a CAGR of 4.33% | MRFR
Increased global trade Technological advancements Infrastructure modernization Emergence of smart ports Growing demand for green ports NY, UNITED STATES, April 29, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The port infrastructure market stands as a critical...