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Somali Forces Seize Al-Shabaab Stronghold in Southern Region
MENAFN
(MENAFN) The Somali military has successfully taken control of a territory in southern Somalia that served as a hideout for the Al-Shabaab militant group, according to reports.
Somali Forces Seize Al-Shabaab Hideout in Southern Somalia
MENAFN
(MENAFN) The Somali military has captured a strategic area in southern Somalia that had been utilized as a refuge by the Al-Shabaab terror organization, the Defense Ministry reported on Wednesday.
Ghana, Sierra Leone Rush to Evacuate Diplomats from Iran
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Ghana and Sierra Leone have evacuated diplomatic staff from Iran and launched emergency measures to protect their nationals, joining a growing wave of African nations scrambling to secure citizens as US and Israeli military strikes...
Fertilizer trade impacted by Strait of Hormuz conflict
World Trade Organization
Trade in urea and phosphate fertilizers has been severely disrupted by the conflict in the Persian Gulf, according to data analysed by the WTO Secretariat.
Influential Women Distinguishes Maria A. Komugabe For Advancing Global Health Innovation Using Geospatial Data Science
EIN Presswire
CLAREMONT, CA, UNITED STATES, June 30, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Claremont-Based Researcher and Educator Develops AI-Powered Geospatial Frameworks Bridging the Gap Between Data Modeling and Real-World Healthcare Action in Underserved...
Nile Basin Nations Vows to Have Good-Faith Talks
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Governments from Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Egypt, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda met in Juba, Juba, on Sunday to mark Nile Day and reaffirm their commitment to cooperation under the Nile...
Somalia Targets al-Shabaab with 'Operation Rolling Thunder'
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Somalia's national army, reinforced by Ugandan troops operating under the African Union mission (AUSSOM) and a coalition of foreign partners, has launched a sweeping new offensive dubbed "Operation Rolling Thunder" across southern...
Nile Basin Countries Commit to Joint Management of River
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Governments of the Nile Basin Initiative (NBI) member states met in Juba, South Sudan, on Sunday to mark Nile Day, emphasizing renewed dedication, mutual respect, and stronger collaboration in managing the shared river, as stated by...
Ranking Member Shaheen, Colleagues Introduce EBOLA Act and Urge Secretary Rubio to Work with WHO to Stem Outbreak
U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations
WASHINGTON – Yesterday, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Cory Booker (D-NJ), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Tim Kaine (D-VA), John Hickenlooper (D-CO), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) Jacky Rosen...
INDIE FILM ‘STATIONED AT HOME’ NOW AVAILABLE TO RENT OR OWN INTERNATIONALLY
EIN Presswire
Acclaimed Indie Drama Expands Distribution to 40+ Territories Worldwide Beginning July 2, 2026 LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Freestyle Digital Media, the digital film distribution division of Byron Allen’s...
LINGYIN CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS Expands Supply Chain Infrastructure for African Construction Sector
EIN Presswire
From System Windows to Custom Cabinetry – 30,000㎡ Intelligent Base, 80% Export to Africa, Integrated Logistics via GETSINO, 10-Year Warranty Since 1990 HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, June 17, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- LINGYIN CONSTRUCTION...
World's Largest Libertarian Film Festival, Anthem Film Festival, Returns to Las Vegas
EIN Presswire
Anthem Film Festival gives rare voice to global filmmakers celebrating personal liberty and freedom.
GiveDirectly Mobilizes Emergency Cash Relief for Venezuela Earthquake Survivors
EIN Presswire
GiveDirectly raised $100,000 in 24 hours and is deploying a team to send cash directly to families hit hardest by Venezuela's June 24 earthquakes.
Pioneering evidence shows how entrepreneurship model can reduce extreme poverty among refugees
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
New studies show DREAMS program boosts incomes, savings, and resilience in refugee communities across East Africa The IKEA Foundation has committed $7.4m to fund the next stage of DREAMS in Ethiopia while the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation has...
Egypt Calls on Nile Basin States to Expand Cooperation on Water Issues
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Egypt on Wednesday renewed its call for closer collaboration among Nile Basin nations, stressing the importance of reaching common ground on water-related matters in a manner that benefits all countries involved and avoids causing harm to...
Startups and capital from over 80 countries at WMF 2026: tomorrow the World Startup & VC Fest returns to Bologna
EIN Presswire
At WMF 2026, the World Startup & VC Fest returns: 3 days of business, B2B, and networking with 3,000+ startups, investors, and corporates from 80+ countries.
SPS Committee addresses record number of trade concerns, transparency and SPS mentoring
World Trade Organization
Specific trade concerns Members raised a new record high of 79 specific trade concerns (STCs) at the SPS Committee meeting.
ADF Rebels Kill 5 in DR Congo Village, Ebola Crisis Deepens
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Suspected fighters from the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) carried out a fresh deadly assault on a village in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo on Friday, slaughtering five civilians and leaving an unknown number of residents...
Colombia passes landmark bill to end female genital mutilation
EIN Presswire
Colombia has become the first Latin American country to prohibit FGM, with Indigenous women leading the campaign to protect girls from this harmful practice.
Global Times: Practitioners’ Insights: ‘Africa Tech Challenge’ illuminates dreams of African youth, a vivid embodiment of China’s four global initiatives
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
Beijing, China, Jan. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- At the "Shanghai Cooperation Organization Plus" Meeting in North China's port city of Tianjin in September 2025, Chinese President Xi Jinping formally proposed the Global Governance Initiative....
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