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Privilege Speech of Senator Risa Hontiveros on election delays & COMELEC readiness
PHILIPPINES, February 3 - Press Release February 3, 2025 Privilege Speech of Senator Risa Hontiveros on election delays & COMELEC readiness Mr. President, dear colleagues, I rise on a point of personal and collective privilege. I hope to bring to...

Defence Force update on casualties in Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Following an exchange of mortar bomb between the FARDC, Congolese Defence Force and the M23 rebel militia on Monday, 27 January 2025, near Goma Airport where the SANDF Base is collocated, three members of the SANDF were caught in the crossfire and...

US citizens flee death penalty in Africa
(MENAFN) The Democratic Republic of the Congo has reduced the death sentences of three American citizens convicted in connection with a failed coup attempt in Kinshasa last year to life imprisonment. Presidential spokesperson Tina Salama announced...

President Cyril Ramaphosa: Remarks on recent developments in Eastern DRC and deaths of South African soldiers
Fellow South Africans, Following the recent intensification of fighting in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Africa has lost 13 brave soldiers who were dedicated to their mission and committed to peace. The fighting is the result...

Defence Force clarifies misrepresentation of events in circulating video
The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has noted with concern the widespread circulation of a video on social media accompanied by misleading claims suggesting that SANDF forces surrendered to M23 rebels. We wish to set the record...

Deputy President Paul Mashatile: Opening of first phase of BAPS Hindu Mandir and Cultural Complex
Programme Director; His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj; Senior Government officials present here; Fellow congregants; Brothers and sisters; Ladies and gentlemen; Good evening, It is a great honour and privilege to join, you this evening as we mark...

Supporting Education in West and Central Africa
Education shapes lives, unlocks potential, and builds stronger societies. On this International Day of Education, we share glimpses of the work of UN Volunteers who make learning more accessible and inclusive across West and Central Africa. In...

Silicon Valley Technology Consultancy Tackles Challenging Middle East, African Markets
Catalyst Business Solutions is a technology & digital transformation service provider headquartered in San Jose, California, with a strong global presence through 10+ subsidiaries across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). This global...

Terra Metals Inc. Advances Copper and Cobalt Operations in Zambia Amid President Trump’s Pro-Mining Policies
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Terra Metals Inc. (TMI), a Delaware-registered company in the United States, is proud to announce significant progress in its mining and renewable energy initiatives in Zambia, bolstered by...

Battery Operated Lights Market 2025 Trends: Expected to Grow at a CAGR of 10.2% from 2024 to 2032, Claims AMR
Ongoing advancements in battery technology & LED lighting are driving the battery-operated lights market. WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, January 25, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The report on the global battery operated lights market by Allied...

Concerns Regarding Speculated Meeting Between Elon Musk and Former DRC President Joseph Kabila
Concern arises over a speculated meeting between Elon Musk and ex-DRC President Kabila, which could complicate the Trump administration's agenda WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 16, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Von Batten-Montague-York is...

Battery Operated Lights Market 2025 Trends: Predicted to Grow at a CAGR of 10.2% by 2032, Report
The global battery operated lights market is projected to reach $261.5 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 10.2% from 2024 to 2032. WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, January 15, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The report on the global battery operated...

Attorney General Ford Calls on Biden Administration to Extend Temporary Protected Status for Immigrants from Countries Facing Dangerous Conditions
Carson City, NV – Today, Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford announced he has joined with 14 other attorneys general to urge the Biden administration to extend Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for all 17 countries currently designated, or at least...

Attorney General Bonta Urges Biden Administration to Extend Temporary Protected Status for Immigrants from Certain Countries with Dangerous Conditions
OAKLAND – California Attorney General Rob Bonta, along with 14 attorneys general, urged the Biden Administration to extend the temporary protected status (TPS) designation for all 17 countries currently designated – or at minimum extend it for the...

Mining Explosives Market Size Is Likely To Reach a Valuation of Around $ 15.2 billion by 2032
The Mining Explosives Market is growing rapidly, driven by the rising demand for efficient and safe blasting solutions in mining operations worldwide. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, January 10, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Mining Explosives...

Fatal floods claim over 30 lives in DR Congo's capital
(MENAFN) Severe flooding in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), has resulted in the confirmed deaths of more than 33 individuals, authorities announced on Monday mroning. The catastrophic flooding followed...

Deadly Flooding Causes Destruction in DR Congo
(MENAFN) Nearly 22 individuals have been reported deceased in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, following a river's overflow that led to catastrophic flooding after heavy rains over the weekend. This tragic event was...

Global Aerospace Celebrates 100 Years of Industry Protection, Community Support, and Sustainability Advancement
Morris Plains, NJ, Dec. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Every year, we are blessed with the opportunity to help protect industry stakeholders, support worthwhile organizations, engage with the communities where we operate and advance sustainability...

President Cyril Ramaphosa: Media briefing during Angola State Visit
Your Excellency Joao Lourenço, President of the Republic of Angola, Honourable Ministers, Ambassadors, Members of the Media, Good morning. Your Excellency President Lourenço, It has been a pleasure to receive you on your first State Visit to South...

Namib Minerals and Hennessy Capital Investment Corp. VI Announce Filing of Registration Statement in Connection with their Proposed Business Combination and Namib Minerals’ Planned Nasdaq Listing
Namib Minerals and co-registrant Greenstone Corporation (“Greenstone”) filed a registration statement on Form F-4 (the “Registration Statement”) with the U.S. Securities Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), a critical step in advancing their...