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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...

CA Governor Hopeful Sharifah Hardie Rallies Community Support for Juneteenth Celebration with Yaba TV in Long Beach
Candidate for California Governor Sharifah Hardie champions unity and heritage at Yaba TV’s Juneteenth event in Long Beach. LONG BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, June 11, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As communities across California prepare to honor...

Yaba TV to Host 1st Annual Juneteenth Cultural Celebration Remembering Freedom Delayed and Honoring African Heritage
Golden Sails Hotel in Long Beach is the venue for an inspiring evening featuring African dance, cuisine from the Diaspora, and bringing communities together. LONG BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, June 11, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Juneteenth is more...

Israeli Ambassador Flees Senegal Campus Amid Pro-Palestine Protest
(MENAFN) Israel’s ambassador to Senegal, Yuval Waks, was compelled to exit Cheikh Anta Diop University (UCAD) in Dakar on Tuesday after student-led demonstrations erupted in response to his visit, according to video clips circulating widely on...

International Black Heritage Month (IBHM) reveals its 2025 Changemaker List featuring Rihanna and Trevor Noah
The 2025 Changemaker List also includes: business leader Mellody Hobson, award-winning tv show creator, Shonda Rhimes, actor/producer Kelsey Grammer and more... LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, June 25, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- International...

Presidency briefs media on President's upcoming programme
The Cape Independence Advocacy –Western Cape Secession On the Cape Independence Advocacy and their announced trip to Washington D.C. Given the organisations limited representation and lack of alignment with constitutional values that prioritise...

Agritech Startups to Win Funding and Mentorship at Heifer International's 4th AYuTe Africa Challenge in Senegal
Heifer International launches its 4th AYuTe Africa Challenge in Senegal, offering up to $20,000 in prizes to agritech startups DAKAR, SENEGAL, February 12, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Heifer International today announced the launch of its fourth...

Dakar, Senegal Receives the 2025 Sustainable Transport Award; Mexico City Earns an Honorable Mention
Dakar is the recipient of the 2025 STA in recognition of its efforts to promote sustainable mobility centered on a new electric bus rapid transit system. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, January 7, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Institute for...

Sport, Arts and Culture hosts upcoming FIBA U18 AfroBasket 2024 tournament, 1 to 14 Sept
The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture, under the leadership of Minister Gayton McKenzie and in association with Basketball South Africa (BSA), is pleased to inform members of the media about the upcoming FIBA U18 AfroBasket 2024 tournament....

Sport, Arts and Culture on upcoming Fiba U18 Afrobasket 2024 Tournament
The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture, under the leadership of Minister Gayton McKenzie and in association with Basketball South Africa (BSA), is pleased to inform members of the media about the upcoming FIBA U18 AfroBasket 2024 tournament....

Startuprad.io Surpasses 2.5 Million Streams, Expands Global Reach Across 50+ Countries
Global Podcast Network Extends International Footprint, Ranking in Over 50 Countries Across Four Continents SULZBACH, HESSEN, GERMANY, June 20, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Startuprad.io, the Frankfurt-based English-language podcast network...

Endeavour Comments on Media Reports
ENDEAVOUR COMMENTS ON MEDIA REPORTS London, 7 October 2024 – Endeavour Mining plc (LSE:EDV, TSX:EDV, OTCQX:EDVMF) (“Endeavour” or the “Company”) notes media reports following a radio interview with the President of Burkina Faso, Ibrahim Traoré. On...

Fortuna responds to recent media reports concerning Burkina Faso
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fortuna Mining Corp. (NYSE: FSM | TSX: FVI) today shared an update on its operations at the Yaramoko Mine in Burkina Faso. On October 5, 2024, Burkina Faso’s President Ibrahim Traoré...

Native Foods and SteMartaen Present A Taste of Senegal: An African Vegan Birthday Party
CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, September 3, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Native Foods, a staple in Chicago's vibrant vegan community, is thrilled to announce its second pop-up partnership with SteMartaen, marking a special occasion in the heart of...

LAKE (LAK3) and Leeydi Men Partner To Build 5 Wells in Senegal’s Kaolack Region
LAKE (LAK3) and Leeydi Men funded five wells in Senegal’s Kaolack region, enhancing clean water access and supporting sustainability GENEVA, SWITZERLAND, August 21, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- LAKE (LAK3), in collaboration with the nonprofit...

Solar Panda Acquires VITALITE Zambia Limited, marking expansion into 3rd country in Africa
Solar Panda, a fast growing solar home system provider in Africa, announces its launch into Zambia, one week after announcing its expansion into Sénégal. TORONTO, CANADA AND LUSAKA, ZAMBIA, June 9, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Toronto, Canada and...

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...

FESTAC Africa's BIGGEST Festival in Culture Fashion Music Dance Travel Tourism Trade Investments Arts Crafts Sports Food
Anthony “Amp” Elmore, a cultural ambassador & filmmaker, attends FESTAC 2024 to bridge African and African American heritage, fostering unity and cultural pride MEMPHIS, TN, UNITED STATES, August 12, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- From August 25th...

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...

Heifer International Announces Winners at AYuTe NextGen 2025: Youth-Led Innovation Set to Transform Africa's Agriculture
Four young AgriTech innovators have emerged as the winners of the AYuTe NextGen 2025 competition KAMPALA, UGANDA, June 23, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Four young agricultural technology (AgriTech) innovators have emerged as the winners of the...