Press Releases

New York State Office of the Governor

Governor Kathy Hochul, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the FIFA World Cup 2026™ New York New Jersey Host Committee today announced free Official NYNJ Fan Events across all five boroughs of New York City — ensuring even more New Yorkers can...

MENAFN

(MENAFN) Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has formally approved new legislation that increases penalties for same-sex relations and criminalizes the “promotion” and financial support of homosexuality.

MENAFN

(MENAFN) A senior White House official mounted a robust defense Tuesday of the administration's decision to bar multiple international figures from entering the US for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, framing the exclusions as an indispensable pillar of...

MENAFN

(MENAFN) A sweeping three-day transport strike, called by the Federation of Road Transport Unions of Senegal (FSTRS), ground public mobility in Dakar to a near halt on Monday, leaving thousands of commuters stranded across the capital and exposing...

EIN Presswire

LAUSANNE, SWITZERLAND, April 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- 22 April – The Frontiers Planet Prize (FPP) has announced 25 National Champions from leading research institutions across six continents – exceptional scientists whose research advances...

MENAFN

(MENAFN) A nationwide strike by transport workers in Senegal, which began on Monday and is set to last three days, has severely affected mobility in the capital, Dakar, leaving many residents struggling to travel.

City of Boston

Boston is set to wave a symbol of unity and culture at City Hall this week.

MENAFN

(MENAFN) A three-day nationwide strike by transport workers in Senegal, which began on Monday following a call from a major union federation, has significantly affected movement in the capital, Dakar, leaving many residents unable to commute.

MENAFN

(MENAFN) Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has put forward a draft law that would significantly increase punishments for same-sex relations, potentially doubling the maximum prison term to 10 years, according to reports.

EIN Presswire

Petrosen’s delegation is expected to engage with Suriname’s Staatsolie to share insights on offshore development, seismic interpretation and capacity-building.

EIN Presswire

The money transfer company enters the West African corridor, bringing its agent-based model to three of the continent’s highest-remittance markets.

MENAFN

(MENAFN) Iraqi forward Ali Yousif received a straight red card as the national side concluded its World Cup preparations with a 2-0 friendly defeat against Venezuela Tuesday.

MENAFN

(MENAFN) Just days before the opening whistle of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the United States finds itself embroiled in a deepening controversy — not over match fixtures or stadium readiness, but over a wave of visa denials, lengthy detentions, and...

MENAFN

(MENAFN) Senegalese authorities have arrested 14 individuals and broken up what they described as a transnational pedophile network led by a French national, identified as Pierre Robert.

European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE)

A group of experts from the United Nations (UN) has expressed alarm over violations against people on the move in Egypt.

MENAFN

(MENAFN) Morocco has been declared the winner of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) overturned Senegal’s victory in the final and ruled that Senegal forfeited the match.

South African Government

The Minister of Water and Sanitation, Pemmy Majodina, will attend the High-Level Preparatory Meeting from 26–27 January 2026 in Dakar, Senegal, ahead of the 2026 United Nations Water Conference.

GlobeNewswire, Inc.

MONTREAL, March 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dynacor Group Inc. (TSX: DNG) ("Dynacor" or the "Corporation") is pleased to provide a progress update on construction and upgrade activities at its Senegal and Ecuador plants.

GlobeNewswire, Inc.

Rotterdam, the Netherlands, March 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rotterdam, the Netherlands, 9 March 2026 - The Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) today announced its leadership succession with H.E. President Ameenah Gurib-Fakim, 6th President of the...

MENAFN

(MENAFN) Senegal captured the 35th Africa Cup of Nations crown on Sunday, edging hosts Morocco 1-0 after extra time in a tense and dramatic final at the 69,500-seat Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat.