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President Cyril Ramaphosa: Africa Water Investment Summit

Address by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Africa Water Investment Summit and launch of the G20 Presidential Legacy Initiative on Water Investments, Cape Town International Convention Centre Your Excellencies, Heads of State and Government,...

Heifer International Calls for Local, Youth-Led Solutions at Africa Food Systems Forum 2025

Global nonprofit urges urgent action to back youth innovators, unlock catalytic finance, and scale locally led solutions as 307 million Africans face hunger. DAKAR, SENEGAL, August 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With Africa facing a worsening...

Fortuna drills 4.5 g/t Au over 37.4 meters at Kingfisher and 11.2 g/t Au over 5.6 meters at Sunbird, Séguéla Mine, Côte d’Ivoire

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fortuna Mining Corp. (NYSE: FSM | TSX: FVI) is pleased to report updated exploration drilling results from the Kingfisher and Sunbird deposits at the Séguéla Mine in Côte d’Ivoire....

Senegalese leader visits French army locations following handover

(MENAFN) Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye visited several military sites on Saturday that were recently handed over by France, marking what the presidency called “a major step” in redefining the military partnership between the two...

The 2026 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation wants applications from Engineers and Innovators in Senegal

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, August 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Royal Academy of Engineering has launched its 2026 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation with a special call out to engineers and innovators in Senegal. The Africa Prize for...

The 2026 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation wants applications from Engineers and Innovators in Senegal - DELETED

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, August 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Royal Academy of Engineering has launched its 2026 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation with a special call out to engineers and innovators in Senegal. The Africa Prize for...

Fortuna drills 22.7 g/t gold over 21.6 meters at Southern Arc, Diamba Sud Gold Project, Senegal

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fortuna Mining Corp. (NYSE: FSM | TSX: FVI) is pleased to report additional exploration drilling results from the Southern Arc deposit at the Diamba Sud Gold Project located in...

Road crashes in Senegal cause death of seventy-five people

(MENAFN) In the days leading up to the Magal pilgrimage in Touba, central Senegal, five people lost their lives in 75 road accidents, according to authorities. The Magal, one of the country’s most important religious gatherings, draws large...

Dynacor Reports Q2-2025 Results and Advances International Expansion Plan

MONTREAL, Aug. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dynacor Group Inc. (TSX: DNG) (“Dynacor” or the “Corporation”) today announced its unaudited financial and operational results1 for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025, and achievement of key...

Fortuna Advances Diamba Sud Gold Project in Senegal with Updated Mineral Resources; PEA Completion Targeted for Q4 2025

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fortuna Mining Corp. (NYSE: FSM | TSX: FVI) is pleased to report an updated Mineral Resource estimate as of July 7, 2025, for the Diamba Sud Gold Project located in Senegal. All dollar...

Investor Confidence Shaken as Senegal Detains Oil Executive and Philanthropist Khadim Ba Amid Global Outcry

LOS ANGELES, July 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UN Peace Ambassador Dr. Michael K. Obeng, the founder of Restore Worldwide, has issued an urgent appeal to global institutions, warning that Senegal’s credibility as a democratic state is at risk over...

International Black Heritage Month (IBHM) reveals its 2025 Changemaker List featuring Rihanna and Trevor Noah

The 2025 Changemaker List also includes: business leader Mellody Hobson, award-winning tv show creator, Shonda Rhimes, actor/producer Kelsey Grammer and more... LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, June 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- International...

International African Energy, Oil & Gas Summit (IAEOGS) 2025 Set for August in Namibia Amid Record Investment Growth

JOIN US AT IAEOGS 2025 WINDHOEK, NAMIBIA | AUGUST 4–10 2025 The International African Energy, Oil & Gas Summit (IAEOGS) returns for its 4th edition in Namibia LONDON, BEDFORD MK 402LJ, UNITED KINGDOM, June 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- INVEST...

Senegal’s national football team defeats England for first time

(MENAFN) Senegal’s national football team secured a historic 3-1 victory over England in a friendly match held Tuesday in Nottingham, marking England’s inaugural defeat against an African nation. The West African team extended its unbeaten streak...

Africa Emerges as Most Fraud-Exposed Region Globally, New Sumsub Study Reveals - DELETED

In collaboration with Statista, Sumsub released its 2nd annual Global Fraud Index, showcasing fraud trends across 100+ countries JOHANNESBURG, GAUTENG, SOUTH AFRICA, October 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Africa remains the world’s most exposed...

Senegal Secures Win Against England

(MENAFN) Senegal’s national football squad delivered a remarkable 3-1 triumph over England during an international friendly held on Tuesday in Nottingham. This landmark result represents the Three Lions’ inaugural defeat by an African nation. With...

President of Ghana Joins Board of Global Center on Adaptation

Rotterdam/Nairobi, June 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) today announced that His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, President of the Republic of Ghana, has joined its Board. He joins a distinguished group of global...

France Ends Military Presence in Senegal

(MENAFN) France has officially pulled out its soldiers from its final two military installations in Senegal, concluding a military presence that lasted more than 60 years in the West African country. This development is part of a broader movement...

Trump sells US weapons to African presidents

(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump has called on African nations to increase their defense budgets and purchase more American-made weapons, which he described as “the best military equipment anywhere in the world by far.” Trump made these remarks...

President Cyril Ramaphosa mourns passing of Ma Gertrude Ntiti Shope

President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his profound sadness at the passing of educator, freedom fighter, trade unionist and former Member of Parliament Ma Gertrude Shope, who has passed away at the age of 99. Ma Shope, as she was affectionately...