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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...
WTO members review 30 years of trade development in least-developed countries
The event was opened by Mohamed Warsama Dirieh, Minister of Trade and Tourism of Djibouti, the coordinator of the WTO's LDC Group. The other high-level speakers were Sok Sopheak, Cambodia's Secretary of State of the Ministry of Commerce, Li Fei,...
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...
DDG Hill discusses WTO accessions at Horn of Africa Initiative ministerial meeting
Four Horn of Africa countries - Ethiopia, Somalia, Sudan and South Sudan - are currently negotiating their accession to the WTO. This is half of the total number of African countries seeking to join the WTO and some of the most active in the WTO...
Complementary and Alternative Medicine Market Size Worth USD 1,282.70 Bn by 2034
Ottawa, April 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The complementary and alternative medicine market size was evaluated at USD 154.69 billion in 2024 and is forecasted to cross USD 1.7 trillion by 2034. The market is expected to expand at a solid CAGR of...
Wingu Africa Appoints Tigest Damtie as General Manager, Ethiopia Sales
Wingu Africa appoints Tigest Damtie as GM: Ethiopia Sales, strengthening local leadership to drive growth and client success in a key regional market. ADDIS ABABA, ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA, April 16, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Bringing experienced...
Wingu Africa Appoints Ralph Vraagom as Vice President, Sales
Ralph Vraagom was announced as Wingu Group's VP of sales on 1 April 2025, bringing 20+ years of ICT leadership to drive growth and boost commercial excellence. JOHANNESBURG, GAUTENG, SOUTH AFRICA, April 15, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Wingu...
Regula Reaches 15,000 ID Templates in Its Industry’s Largest Database, Revealing New Document Trends
RESTON, Va., March 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Regula, a global developer of forensic devices and identity verification solutions, now has 15,000 templates in its identity document template database, the most comprehensive in the world. This...
Members stress importance of boosting LDCs’ participation in agricultural supply chains
LDCs' participation in agricultural supply chains The Centre for the Promotion of Imports from Developing Countries (CBI) outlined its current work in Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Guinea and Senegal aimed at improving LDCs' agricultural export...
Ambassador Lyu Jian of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Attends the Sudan Conflict Mediators Coordination Meeting
From July 25 to 26, 2024, Ambassador Lyu Jian of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs attended the Sudan Conflict Mediators Coordination Meeting held in Djibouti. Representatives from more than 20 countries, including Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the United...
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Report highlights success of EIF in helping disadvantaged countries address global challenges
Also attending the meeting were Djibouti's Minister of Commerce and Tourism, Mohamed Warsama Dirieh, Finland's WTO Ambassador Heidi Schroderus-Fox, who also chairs the EIF Steering Committee, Togo's WTO Ambassador and chair of the EIF Board, Kokou...
High-level session examines challenges for least developed countries in global trade
Warsama Dirieh Mohamed, Minister of Trade and Tourism of Djibouti, said: "It is undeniable that LDCs have significant potential in all fields to cement their development. All the same, despite the natural wealth in LDCs, we can observe a sad...
Exercise Cutlass Express 2025 Concludes in Tanzania
During the exercise, which took place from Feb. 10-21, over 1000 participants from 20 partner nations supported Exercise Cutlass Express 2025 as part of a global network of partners to enhance cooperation and expertise in maritime security...
Owner: American Government
U.S., Kenya service members provide medical assistance at local hospital
ARCHER’S POST, Kenya – A Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) soldier steps out of the entrance and yells, “113!” A young mother stands up from the waiting tent outside, carrying a baby on her back, and walks toward the entrance of Archer's Post Sub-County...
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Boston Brand Research & Media Honors Industry Titans in the Prestigious 2024 Awards
Boston Brand Research & Media honors global industry titans at the 2024 Awards, spotlighting innovation, excellence & leadership across sectors. BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, February 10, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Boston Brand Research & Media is...
Statement on Inclusive and Sustainable Artificial Intelligence for People and the Planet
CANADA, November 2 - Participants from over 100 countries, including government leaders, international organisations, representatives of civil society, the private sector, and the academic and research communities gathered in Paris on February 10...
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Exercise Cutlass Express 2025 launches across East Africa
Exercise Cutlass Express 2025, sponsored by U.S. Africa Command and enabled by U.S. 6th Fleet, brings together more than 20 multinational partners for two weeks of training to support collaborative maritime security operations in the region....
Owner: American Government
UNITAR Focus on Capacity Building for Enhanced Communications and Visibility for DCoC/JA Signatories
27 May 2024, Online - The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and the Djibouti Code of Conduct (DCoC) Secretariat proudly announce the inception of a groundbreaking collaboration aimed at bolstering capacity in visibility...
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