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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...

What’s Trump next step after meeting African presidents?

(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump welcomed leaders from five West African nations to the White House on Wednesday, signaling a push to strengthen commercial ties with the resource-rich region as global competition—particularly with...

France gives back army base to Senegal

(MENAFN) France has officially returned a military communications base in western Senegal to local authorities after withdrawing its troops, the French embassy announced. This move follows Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s call last...

Heavy rains make Lac Rose’s pink water return in Senegal

(MENAFN) After nearly three years of losing its distinctive pink shade and turning green due to heavy rains and flooding, the famous pink waters of Lac Rose in Senegal have returned. Located about 35 kilometers from Dakar, the lake—known locally...

Pink Waters Return to Senegal’s Lake Retba

(MENAFN) The vivid pink hues of Senegal’s famous Lac Rose have made a striking comeback after nearly three years of discoloration. The lake had turned green due to persistent flooding and heavy rainfall, altering its iconic appearance. Positioned...

Senegal Orders Withdrawal of Foreign Military

(MENAFN) Senegalese Premier Ousmane Sonko has announced that all foreign military personnel stationed in the country must depart by the end of July. Currently, French troops are the only foreign military presence in Senegal, operating under a...

France transfers military base to Senegal

(MENAFN) France has officially handed over a military communications base in western Senegal to the country’s authorities following the withdrawal of its troops, according to an announcement by the French embassy. This transfer marks a significant...

France Transfers Its Fourth Military Site to Senegal

(MENAFN) France has officially transferred control of its fourth military site to Senegal, according to a statement issued by the French Embassy in Dakar. The handover, which took place on Tuesday, saw the Inter-Armed Transmission Station in...

Heifer International Announces Winners at AYuTe NextGen 2025: Youth-Led Innovation Set to Transform Africa's Agriculture

Four young AgriTech innovators have emerged as the winners of the AYuTe NextGen 2025 competition KAMPALA, UGANDA, June 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Four young agricultural technology (AgriTech) innovators have emerged as the winners of the...

CA Governor Hopeful Sharifah Hardie Rallies Community Support for Juneteenth Celebration with Yaba TV in Long Beach

Candidate for California Governor Sharifah Hardie champions unity and heritage at Yaba TV’s Juneteenth event in Long Beach. LONG BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, June 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As communities across California prepare to honor...

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...

Mobility City of Westchester NY Donates Vital Medical Equipment to Local Non-Profit, Students for Senegal

Franchise owner Max Orlov, believes in giving back to the community and this includes helping non-profits help people in need of mobility equipment. WESTCHESTER, NY, UNITED STATES, June 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mobility City Holdings, Inc.,...

President Cyril Ramaphosa receives Letters of Credence from Heads of Mission-Designate, 27 Mar

President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Thursday, 27 March 2025, receive Letters of Credence from Heads of Mission-Designate at a Credentials Ceremony to be held at the Sefako Makgatho Presidential Guesthouse in Pretoria. Letters of Credence are...

Israeli Ambassador Flees Senegal Campus Amid Pro-Palestine Protest

(MENAFN) Israel’s ambassador to Senegal, Yuval Waks, was compelled to exit Cheikh Anta Diop University (UCAD) in Dakar on Tuesday after student-led demonstrations erupted in response to his visit, according to video clips circulating widely on...

Minister Pemmy Majodina hosts high-level delegates at AU-AIP Water Investment Summit, 20 Mar

Water and Sanitation Minister, Ms Pemmy Majodina, will host a distinguished group of high-level delegates at the Preparatory Meeting for the African Union-Africa Water Investment Programme (AU-AIP) Water Investment Summit 2025. The meeting will...

Fortuna drills 8.6 g/t gold over 13.6 meters at Southern Arc prospect, Diamba Sud Project, Senegal

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fortuna Mining Corp. (NYSE: FSM | TSX: FVI) is pleased to provide an update on its exploration programs at the Diamba Sud Gold Project in Senegal. Diamba Sud Gold Project exploration...

Premier state Senegal to boot all foreign troops

(MENAFN) Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has announced that all foreign military forces must leave the country by the end of July. Currently, French troops are the only foreign military personnel stationed in Senegal, operating under a...

From Bassirou Diomaye Faye, President of the Republic of Senegal

AZERBAIJAN, May 23 - 23 May 2025, 13:17 His Excellency Mr. Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Mr. President, On the occasion of your country’s national holiday – May 28, Independence Day – I am pleased to extend to you my...

Fifty Governments Stand Firm on the Drive for Economic Resilience

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...