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South Africa condemns Israeli strikes on Gaza hospitals, civilians as war crimes

South Africa condemned the bombing of civilian targets in the Gaza Strip by Israel, following a missile strike last week on the Al-Ahri Arab hospital in the enclave, Anadolu Agency reports. “South Africa joins the global condemnation of the bombing, which …

Donald Trump's Administration Considers Closing 30 US Embassies Including African Missions

The United States President, Donald Trump, is set to close nearly 30 embassies and consulates around the world, with several of the closures affecting missions in Africa, Europe, and Asia.    According to an internal State Department document, the outlines …

Truce proposal requiring Hamas to disarm not Egyptian, reflects Israel's 'military failure': SIS head

FILE – Israel renews airstrikes in Gaza – WAFA CAIRO – 17 April 2025: The head of the State Information Service (SIS) has clarified that a recent demand for Hamas to disarm as a condition for a ceasefire in Gaza is part of an Israeli proposal, not an …

Talks to expand air bridge between Barbados and Nigeria

Talks have been held between Barbados Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley and Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation on expanding air connectivity. Festus Keyamo visited the island following the historic signing of a bilateral air services agreement with neighbouring …

Kyrgyzstan President Brings CBDC a Step Closer to Reality

Kyrgyzstan President Sadyr Japarov took his country a step closer to issuing its own central bank digital currency Thursday, signing legislation that gives the "digital som" legal status. The central Asian country is still deciding whether or not …

Proof-of-Concept Data for Rare Disease Indications MVID and SBS-IF for Jaguar Health's Crofelemer to be Presented at ...

Crofelemer, a novel plant-based anti-secretory prescription drug, has been granted Orphan Drug Designation by the FDA and the European Medicines Agency (EMA) for both short bowel syndrome (SBS) and microvillus inclusion disease (MVID) and is being …

Libya's Bargash elected vice president of Arab Basketball Federation

Fouad Bargash, President of the Libyan Basketball Federation, has been elected Vice President of the Executive Office of the Arab Basketball Federation, representing the Maghreb region. His term will run from 2024 to 2028. The decision came during the …

Sahara: Spain reaffirms Support for Morocco’s autonomy plan 

HESPRESS English – Morocco News Politics with MAPThursday 17 April 2025 - 13:02 Spain reiterated its strong support for Morocco’s autonomy initiative as the most “serious, realistic, and credible” basis to resolve the regional dispute over the Sahara.  The …

EU expresses interest in Nigeria’s solid minerals to diversify trade

The European Union has expressed keen interest in expanding trade and investment of member countries to Nigeria’s solid minerals sector. European Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, His Excellency Gautier Mignot disclosed this during a courtesy visit to the …

In NOMA's beautiful and serious 'New African Masquerades,' the New Orleans link is clear

The New Orleans connection to the artwork on view in the NOMA exhibition “New African Masquerades: Artistic Innovations and Collaborations” is subtly acknowledged outside the exhibit itself, where visitors see the Black Masking (or Mardi Gras) Indian suit …

Egypt’s Suez Canal revenues go down by 61% to $3.9 billion in 2024 due to Red Sea tensions

Suez Canal Authority (SCA) Chairman Osama Rabie during the SCA’s "Excellence Day" celebration on April 16, 2025- press photo CAIRO – 17 April 2025: The Suez Canal’s revenues decreased by 61 percent to $3.991 billion in 2024 from $10.250 billion …

Amir's visit to Russia strengthens strategic partnership: Advisor to Prime Minister

Doha, Qatar: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari highlighted the importance of the Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani's visit to the Russian Federation, …

Niger's Foreign Minister Bakary Yaou Sangare hosted his Nigerian counterpart for talks in Niamey

G20 casts Viola Davis as a badass U.S. president fighting terrorists

What's it rated? R When? 2025 Where's it showing? Prime Patricia Riggen (Under the Same Moon, The 33, Miracles from Heaven) directs this action thriller about U.S. President Danielle Sutton (Viola Davis), who must tap into her past military …

A MENA first, Morocco to recognise domestic work as real labour

Moroccan Justice Minister Abdellatif Ouahbi called domestic labour "a fundamental factor in wealth production," arguing that recognising it is key to achieve gender equality. [Getty] Morocco is moving to recognise unpaid domestic work as " …

Nigeria, Niger Strengthen Bilateral Cooperation Through Joint Commission

News Investigators/ Nigeria Government and Niger Republic on Wednesday signed a communiqué aimed at reviving and strengthening cooperation between the two countries through the Nigeria-Niger Joint Commission (NNJC). The communiqué was signed by Nigeria …

Nigerian Medical Doctor, Olufunso Ojo, Bags US Award

News Investigators/ A US based Nigerian Medical Doctor, Olufunso Ojo, has been conferred with the honour of Outstanding Georgia Citizen for his exceptional contributions to Medicine. In a Certificate of Award signed by Brad Raffensperger, the Secretary …

Analysis-South Africa investors face global growth storm clouds after choppy politics

By Colleen Goko JOHANNESBURG - Investors have flocked to South Africa's domestic bond markets, betting the country can stay the course on reforms despite political fractures, but tariff threats and the prospect of a global growth slowdown are casting a …

Russian President Putin greets freed hostages at Kremlin, thanks Hamas for their release

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with Alexander Trufanov, a Russian national seized by militant group Hamas in October 2023 and freed from captivity in the Gaza strip, other former hostages - Trufanov's mother Elena and his fiancee …

Alfonso Cahero Honored in Abu Dhabi for $60B Net Worth Milestone: Global Finance Leader Recognized at Investment Forum

Global finance visionary Alfonso Cahero recognized in Abu Dhabi for surpassing $60B net worth, redefining sustainable wealth and ethical capital leadership. ABU DHABI, ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- At the …

Appalachian Finance Hub Summit Draws 90 Leaders from Five States to Pittsburgh to Advance Regional Investment Strategy

PITTSBURGH, PA, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Nearly 90 leaders from five Appalachian states gathered in Pittsburgh on April 2, 2025, for the Appalachian Finance Hub Summit, held downtown at the Energy Innovation Center. The …

TrueComp Named Finalist in 2025 HR Tech Awards for Best Talent Intelligence Solution

Accolade honors public sector technology that empowers smarter, more equitable workforce decisions WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- TrueComp, the leading workforce analytics and compensation planning …

AKTI Celebrates Introduction of Legislation Removing Restrictions on Automatic Knives in Delaware

Proposed bill would bring Delaware in line with 46 other states CODY, WY, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Knife and Tool Institute (AKTI) applauds the introduction of bipartisan legislation (S.108) by state …

The 2025 Tax Hiring Outlook

MOUNT PLEASANT, SC, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Introducing the 15th annual Tax Hiring Outlook (THO), brought to you by TaxTalent, TaxSearch, and TaxForce. This report is the only tax hiring survey that utilizes the …

Mission Alive to Transform Rural and Small Town Communities

Mission Alive Receives Grant for Rural and Small Town Initiative DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mission Alive is delighted to announce the receipt of a grant in support of our new Rural and Small Town Initiative …

Savannah Resident Appointed Deputy Assistant Secretary in Trump Administration

Former Georgia Labor Official Tapped to Help Lead National Workforce Development Efforts SAVANNAH, GA, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Lori Frazier Bearden, a resident of Savannah, Ga., has been appointed to serve as the …

Elected Officials and Silicon Valley Nonprofits Hold 'Save Medicaid' Rally to Fight Impending Budget Cuts

Zoe Lofgren, Sam Liccardo and Silicon Valley nonprofits rally to fight for Medicaid SAN JOSE, CA, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- PRxDigital, Inc. will host a press conference and community rally to oppose impending cuts to …

Truth in Accounting Releases New Video Exposing the True State of U.S. Finances

Hosted by former co-CEO of Progressive Insurance and Truth in Accounting board member, Chuck Chokel CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Truth in Accounting (TIA) has released a compelling new video featuring their …

CSI condemns Holy Week massacre of Christians in Nigeria

A team from Christian Solidarity International was on the ground in Nigeria as the killings unfolded ZURICH, SWITZERLAND, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On April 13, Palm Sunday, Fulani militias massacred 56 people in a Christian village …

Alona Lebedieva: The Law on Bona Fide Acquirers Is a Crucial Step Toward Legal and Investment Stability

KYIV, UKRAINE, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed Law No. 12089, which strengthens the protection of the rights of bona fide acquirers of property. In particular, property can no longer be …

MEDITERRANEAN: Fall in recorded crossings in first quarter of 2025 ― Greece redesignates Türkiye as ‘safe third country’ ...

The significant decrease in the number of irregular border crossings into the EU via the Mediterranean routes that was observed in 2024 has continued into the first quarter of 2025. Greece has redesignated Türkiye as a “safe third country” for people …

ECRE Annual General Conference 2025

|Published on: 17th April 2025|Categories: News| The ECRE Annual General Conference (AGC) 2025 will take place 09.00-18.00 on Thursday 5 June 2025 in Warsaw. Participation in the AGC is open to representatives of ECRE member organisations, other …

EU EXTERNAL PARTNERS: EU deepens police co-operation with Egypt ― Libyan authorities escalate crackdown on humanitarian ...

The European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation (Europol) has signed a working agreement with Egypt. Libyan authorities have suspended the operation of ten humanitarian NGOs after accusing them of facilitating the “resettlement” of people on the …

OP-ED: Germany’s dangerous shift to the right: The new coalition agreement is a blow to refugee protection

By Karl Kopp and Wiebke Judith Germany is facing a watershed moment in refugee policy. The negotiated coalition agreement between the conservative parties (CDU/CSU) and the Social Democrats (SPD) signals not only a dramatic tightening of asylum law but …

Montenegrin State Election Commission begins livestreaming its sessions with OSCE support

On 17 April, the State Election Commission of Montenegro (SEC) held its first livestreamed session using video equipment provided by the OSCE Mission to Montenegro. By introducing livestreamed sessions, SEC has addressed a recommendation from the OSCE …

Sec’y of State Marco Rubio Admits State Dept. Part of Censorship Industrial Complex, as NCLA Alleged

Washington, DC, April 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has announced in an op-ed published in The Federalist that the State Department was complicit in censoring American citizens. In an effort to prevent that despicable …

The Great American Oversight: New Legal Shift Forces Washington to Reconsider Long-Ignored $150 Trillion Asset

WASHINGTON, April 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For more than a century, the U.S. government maintained a powerful resource it rarely spoke of—not for secrecy, but for control. According to former CIA advisor Jim Rickards, this resource wasn’t hidden. It …

DCHFA Announces the Fifth Annual Todd A. Lee Scholarship for the Next Generation of Affordable Housing Leaders

Washington, D.C., April 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The District of Columbia Housing Finance Agency (DCHFA) has launched the 2025 Todd A. Lee Scholarship. Todd A. Lee was the Executive Director and CEO of DCHFA from 2016 to 2020. During his lifetime, his …

FEUSA’s Pat Soldano, Brownstein’s Mark Warren Speak at Sonoma Authors Festival on Importance Family Businesses

Over 25 Well-Known Authors, including Isabel Allende and Michael Connelly, Discuss Successful Writing, Business of Writing, and Today’s Top Issues WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Pat Soldano, President of …