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Russia plans on opening embassy in African state

MENAFN · April 3, 2025

(MENAFN) The Union of the Comoros has agreed to host a Russian embassy in its capital, Moroni, marking a new phase in the strengthening of diplomatic relations between the two nations. The Comorian Foreign Ministry confirmed the decision, viewing...

CSGO Gambling Sites: Thunderpick Recognized as the Best CSGO Gambling Site in the US

GlobeNewswire, Inc. · May 26, 2025

New York City, May 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Thunderpick has been recognized as the top CSGO gambling site in the US, earning high praise for its innovative platform and user-centric approach. Its seamless integration of unique features and a...

Members look into bolstering support for trade policies, fast-tracking digital trade growth

World Trade Organization · March 25, 2025

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) noted that Aid-for-Trade disbursements reached USD 48 billion in 2023, representing a 5 per cent decrease from 2022. While most funds were channelled towards strengthening...

Ethiopia resumes accession negotiations with target of WTO membership by MC14

World Trade Organization · March 19, 2025

Minister of Trade and Regional Integration and WTO Chief Negotiator Kassahun Gofe Balami led the high-level Ethiopian delegation in Geneva. Several senior government officials from the Steering Committee on Accession and experts from ministries...

Members underscore continued focus on trade facilitation implementation and assistance

World Trade Organization · March 13, 2025

The TFA – which contains provisions for expediting the movement, release and clearance of goods, including goods in transit – is the first WTO agreement in which developing and LDC members can determine their own implementation schedules, in...

Exercise Cutlass Express 2025 Concludes in Tanzania

U.S. Navy · February 21, 2025

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...

Somalia successfully kick-starts its WTO accession process

World Trade Organization · February 17, 2025

Somalia's Deputy Prime Minister Salah Ahmed Jama led the high-level delegation in Geneva. Several government officials from a wide range of ministries and agencies joined virtually from Mogadishu. Mr Jama said that Somalia's first Working Party...

US Lowers Diplomatic, Development Engagement in Africa

MENAFN · April 22, 2025

(MENAFN) The United States is significantly scaling back its diplomatic and development efforts in Africa, leading to increasing worries about the future of the region’s progress in health, education, and economic growth. This reduction in...

U.S. Slashes Development Programs in Africa

MENAFN · April 21, 2025

(MENAFN) The United States is significantly scaling back its development and diplomatic efforts in Africa, causing growing concerns about the region’s future in areas like health, education, and economic growth. A leaked executive order from the...

Exercise Cutlass Express 2025 launches across East Africa

U.S. Navy · February 11, 2025

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....

Bety.com Introduces a New Era of Casino Gaming with Web3 Innovations and Exclusive Perks

GlobeNewswire, Inc. · December 31, 2024

Paranaque City, Philippines, Dec. 31, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bety.com, the first decentralized casino to enter the Web3 scene, continues to lead the revolution in the online casino industry. The platform has been at the forefront of innovation...

In memoriam: Taylor Binnington

Stockholm Environment Institute · March 12, 2025

With heavy hearts, SEI announces the death of our cherished colleague, Taylor Binnington, on 8 March 2025. Taylor, 39, was a Senior Scientist at SEI US in the Energy Modeling Program and had been at SEI since 2013. Living in North Haven,...

Participants in China-funded internship programme visit Chinese Mission in Geneva

World Trade Organization · November 22, 2024

The internship programme is a key component of China's Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and Accessions Programme, established in 2011 to bolster LDCs’ participation in the multilateral trading system and support acceding governments in joining the...

Regional WTO SPS workshop for French-speaking Africa concludes in Rabat

World Trade Organization · December 6, 2024

The event aimed to enhance the officials' knowledge and implementation of transparency obligations under the SPS Agreement and to strengthen coordination efforts at national and regional levels. The SPS Agreement addresses food safety and animal...

WTO members address TRIPS implementation review, discuss pandemic preparedness

World Trade Organization · November 8, 2024

Under Article 71.1 of the TRIPS Agreement, the TRIPS Council is required to conduct a review of the implementation of the Agreement after two years and at periodic intervals thereafter. However, the initial review in 1999 was never completed and...

CSGO Betting Sites: Thunderpick Named the Top U.S. Sportsbook for Counter-Strike: Global Offensive

GlobeNewswire, Inc. · May 22, 2025

New York City, May 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Thunderpick has redefined the CSGO betting experience for players across the U.S., offering everything a serious bettor could want in one streamlined platform. With competitive odds, real-time match...

Fifty Governments Stand Firm on the Drive for Economic Resilience

GlobeNewswire, Inc. · April 16, 2025

Rotterdam, the Netherlands, April 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) today hosted an inaugural Ambassadors’ Forum galvanizing global support for accelerating adaptation at speed and at scale. The event, hosted at...

Bety Unveils Enhanced Offer of 20,000+ Crypto Games and Sportsbook Events

GlobeNewswire, Inc. · December 4, 2024

Paranaque City, Philippines, Dec. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bety, one of the leading Web3 betting platforms with a decentralized approach to casinos and sportsbooks, has unveiled its enhanced offer, boasting over 20,000 crypto casino games,...

[Identity Fraud Report] As Fraud Tech becomes Cheaper, Identity Fraud Spikes across Africa

EIN Presswire · November 19, 2024

JOHANNESBURG, GAUTENG, SOUTH AFRICA, November 19, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Africa shows an average Year-on-Year deepfake fraud rate growth of 393% as fraud becomes increasingly cheaper to commit, with $1000 creating the potential for $2,5m in...

Supporting transparent and inclusive elections in the Central African Republic

UN Volunteers · December 2, 2024

Angeline Kidiga is a 39-year-old woman from Kenya. She is a UN Volunteer Electoral Officer and joined MINUSCA in 2022 to support electoral operations. Angeline has overseen the distribution of electoral materials to some of the most remote areas...