Press Releases

IMF Staff Completes Mission to Niger

November 7, 2016 End-of-Mission press releases include statements of IMF staff teams that convey preliminary findings after a visit to a country. The views expressed in this statement are those of the IMF staff and do not necessarily represent the...

Lutheran World Relief Partners With the European Union to Assist Vulnerable Farmers in South-Central Niger

BALTIMORE, MD--(Marketwired - June 30, 2016) - Lutheran World Relief has been awarded $1.8 million from the European Union to carry out a project in Zinder, Niger that will strengthen agriculture productivity and sustainably manage land in order...

African chief pardons soldiers 10 years after attempting coup

(MENAFN) Burkina Faso’s interim president, Captain Ibrahim Traore, has granted amnesty to 21 soldiers who were convicted nearly a decade ago for their involvement in a failed coup attempt. The official decree, published by local media on Monday,...

Russia plans on opening embassy in additional African country

(MENAFN) Comoros has approved the establishment of a Russian embassy in its capital, Moroni, a move welcomed by the government as an opportunity to enhance bilateral relations with Russia. The announcement, made public by local media on Thursday,...

EU nation ‘denies entry’ to African basketball players

(MENAFN) Mali has accused the Czech Republic of refusing entry visas to its under-19 women’s basketball team, preventing the African champions from participating in an international tournament in Brno. In a statement on Monday, Mali’s Foreign...

Ascorbic Acid Market Size to Generate $2.2 Billion by 2031, Growing at a CAGR of 5.2%

Growing demand for functional food & beverages, introduction of innovative technologies, a heavy inflow of investments in R&D, and the upcoming trend. WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, July 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ascorbic acid market size...

Citric Acid Regulators Market : Exploring the Trends, Dynamics, and Investment Opportunities in 2022-2031

Increase in demand for ready-to-eat meals, fast food and soft drinks, a heavy inflow of investments in R&D activities, and the high demand for stabilizers. WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Citric acid regulators...

Malian leader sees Putin as ‘sincere’ president

(MENAFN) Transitional Malian President Assimi Goita praised Russian President Vladimir Putin for his honesty and pragmatic approach to international affairs, describing him as a sincere statesman. Goita made these remarks following an official...

Algeria commits to energy security, regional collaboration

(MENAFN) Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune reiterated Algeria's dedication to energy security and regional collaboration during a meeting with media representatives on Saturday. He outlined strategies to increase gas production, support...

THC Therapeutics, Inc. Announces Acquisition of Oregon and California Consortium of Cannabis Companies

MEDFORD, Ore., June 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- THC Therapeutics, Inc. (“THCT” or the “Company”), (OTC: THCT), a company focused on the emerging and dynamic legal and regulated cannabis industry, announced today that it has acquired all of the...

Malian President Calls Putin "Sincere Statesman"

(MENAFN) Transitional Malian President Assimi Goita has lauded Russian President Vladimir Putin for his "pragmatic" and "sincere" approach to international relations, calling him a "sincere statesman" following their meeting last week in Moscow....

The Outlook: Building partnerships as a news organization

How can newsrooms find and develop productive partnerships? IPI Media Innovation and Sustainability Mar 13, 2024 This text comes from IPI’s newsletter The Outlook. Click here to sign up to receive future editions direct to your inbox. This is The...

Russian private military company announces withdrawal from Mali

(MENAFN) Russian private military company (PMC) Wagner Group announced the end of its mission in Mali on Thursday, saying its fighters have completed their objectives and are returning home. Wagner operatives have reportedly been active there...

Wagner PMC declares retraction from African nation

(MENAFN) The Russian private military company Wagner Group announced on Thursday that it has finished its mission in Mali and is withdrawing its fighters from the country. Wagner forces have been present in Mali since 2021, when the transitional...

IPI Africa 2023 Press Freedom Monitoring Report

Impunity for attacks on the press continues; positive legislative and judicial developments offer hope IPI Africa 2023 Press Freedom Monitoring Report At least 12 journalists were killed in sub-Saharan Africa in 2023, according to monitoring by...

Morocco International Mining Congress & Exhibition 2025: Showcasing Africa’s Most Attractive Mining Jurisdiction

The 2nd Morocco Mining Conference, IMC 2025, will be held on 24–26 Nov in Marrakech, uniting leaders for talks, exhibitions, site visits, and more. MARRAKECH, MOROCCO, June 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- IMC 2025, the second edition of the...

Europe and Eurasia: U.S. Department of State Announces The Rhythm Road: American Music Abroad's Late Fall Tour Schedule

Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC October 20, 2011 The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs announced today the 2011 late fall tour schedule for The Rhythm Road: American Music Abroad in...

Africa: Reinstatement of AGOA Benefits for Cote d'Ivoire, Niger, and Guinea

Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC October 26, 2011 On October 25, 2011 the President announced the reinstatement of African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) benefits for Cote d'Ivoire, Guinea and Niger. This was the culmination...

IPI and partners in Africa raise concerns in a joint letter about the proposed UN Cybercrime Treaty

The Committee should ensure that the treaty prioritizes fundamental rights like media freedom and freedom of expression The International Press Institute today joins with 48 partner organizations from across Africa calling for sweeping revisions...

U.S. Reevaluates Military Role in Africa

(MENAFN) The United States’ Africa military division, known as AFRICOM, is planning to reconsider its operations on the African continent. This development comes as numerous nations are increasingly reassessing their defense relationships with...