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Russia, Somalia vow security collaboration

MENAFN · April 29, 2025

(MENAFN) Russia and Somalia have agreed to strengthen their cooperation in areas including security, politics, trade, and economics, according to a statement from the Russian Foreign Ministry on Sunday. The announcement followed discussions...

Minister Ronald Lamola announces the untimely passing of High Commissioner Mninwa Johannes Mahlangu

South African Government · August 26, 2025

It is with profound sadness and a heavy heart that the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Mr Ronald Lamola, announces the untimely passing of a dedicated family man and public servant, Mr Mninwa Johannes Mahlangu, who passed away...

Nairobi Forum Urges Long-Term Solutions to Migration Challenges in Somalia

MENAFN · April 21, 2025

(MENAFN) Policymakers, migration specialists, and regional stakeholders gathered in Nairobi, Kenya, on Sunday to discuss sustainable strategies to address the underlying causes of displacement and migration in the Horn of Africa. The Annual...

Border Patrol agents arrest illegal alien previously convicted of armed bank robbery

U.S. Customs and Border Protection · April 17, 2025

FORT COVINGTON, New York – U.S. Border Patrol agents from the Swanton Sector arrested Hassan Mohamed, 43, a Somali national, following a report from a concerned citizen near Fort Covington. Mohamed was previously convicted of armed bank robbery in...

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...

Rich countries meet only 4% of funds East Africa needs to address climate change -Oxfam

Oxfam · September 4, 2025

Over 63 million East Africans experienced severe hunger in 2024 and 40% lack access to safe drinking water. East African countries collectively contribute a tiny 0.09% of the global carbon emissions but are some of the worst-hit by the global...

Pyxis Tankers Announces Financial Results for the Three Months and Year Ended December 31, 2024

GlobeNewswire, Inc. · March 13, 2025

Maroussi, Greece, March 13, 2025 – Pyxis Tankers Inc. (Nasdaq Cap Mkts: PXS), (the “Company” or “Pyxis Tankers”), an international shipping company, today announced unaudited results for the three months and year ended December 31, 2024. For the...

"Dr. Jacqueline Mohair Speaks at London’s House of Lords"

EIN Presswire · August 29, 2025

Bridging Gaps and Changing Lives: A Voice for Women, Education, and Empowerment LONDON, ENGLAND, UNITED KINGDOM, August 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. Jacqueline Mohair Speaks at the House of Lords in London at Invitation of African...

Ceremony held to exchange documents signed between Azerbaijan and Somalia

President of Azerbaijan · February 12, 2025

AZERBAIJAN, February 12 - 12 February 2025, 12:07 A ceremony to exchange documents signed between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Federal Republic of Somalia, with the participation of Ilham Aliyev, President of Azerbaijan, and Hassan Sheikh...

Joint press statements of Presidents of Azerbaijani and Somalia

President of Azerbaijan · February 12, 2025

AZERBAIJAN, February 12 - Statement by President Ilham Aliyev - Dear Mr. President, Dear guests, Ladies and gentlemen, Welcome, Mr. President, to Azerbaijan. I am very glad that you accepted my invitation to pay an official visit to our country....

Nonprofit Leader Zamzam Foundation selects Brightpoint Infotech for Microsoft Dynamics Business Central Implementation

EIN Presswire · January 28, 2025

Brightpoint Infotech is delighted to announce that it has been selected by one of the finest Nonprofit Organization Zamzam Foundation, based in Somalia. CORAL SPRINGS, FL, UNITED STATES, January 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Zamzam Foundation...

Deputy Alvin Botes: African Ambassadors Corp

South African Government · August 20, 2025

Theme: “Global Initiative to Galvanise Political Support and Commitments to International Humanitarian Law” Tuesday, 19 August 2025, Pretoria Salutations HE Ambassador Salih Omar Abdu, Dean of the Diplomatic Corps in South Africa and Ambassador of...

UNIFIL should reset or go home

Middle East Institute · August 28, 2025

At the end of August, the future of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), established nearly 50 years ago, goes on trial in New York, where the Security Council will debate the renewal of its mandate. Nearly two decades after its...

Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan's Remarks at the Opening Ceremony of the 5th Singapore-Africa Ministerial Exchange Visit, 26 August 2025

Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs · August 26, 2025

Minister Vivian Balakrishnan: Honourable Ministers, Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, a warm welcome to Singapore – a tropical island, a tiny city-state in the heart of Southeast Asia. We are launching the fifth edition of the Singapore-Africa...

Arms Trade Treaty: A framework that saves lives and preserves humanity in armed conflict

International Committee of the Red Cross · August 26, 2025

Mr. President, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, Two weeks ago, on the 76th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions, the ICRC urged states to recommit to an effective protective framework: a framework that saves lives and preserves humanity in...

5th Singapore-Africa Ministerial Exchange Visit (SAMEV), 26 - 28 August 2025

Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs · August 25, 2025

Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan will host the 5th Singapore-Africa Ministerial Exchange Visit (SAMEV) from 26 to 28 August 2025. SAMEV is a biennial platform hosted by Singapore since 2014 to strengthen links and encourage the...

US consultants proposed mass resettlement of Palestinians to Africa

MENAFN · August 9, 2025

(MENAFN) The Financial Times reports that the US advisory firm Boston Consulting Group (BCG) developed a model proposing the relocation of about 25% of Palestinians from Gaza to other countries, including Somalia, as part of postwar redevelopment...

Seven Ethiopian Migrants Die After Harrowing Week-Long Sea Journey to Yemen

MENAFN · August 7, 2025

(MENAFN) Seven Ethiopian migrants perished from hunger and thirst after a grueling seven-day sea journey from Somalia to Yemen, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) reported on Wednesday. According to an IOM press release, the vessel...

US imposes USD15,000 visa bond on two African countries

MENAFN · August 7, 2025

(MENAFN) Starting later this month, citizens of Zambia and Malawi applying for certain US visas will need to pay bonds as high as $15,000, the US State Department announced Tuesday. This requirement is part of a new 12-month pilot program...

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GlobeNewswire, Inc. · July 22, 2025

Austin, TX, USA, July 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Custom Market Insights has published a new research report titled “Camel Milk Products Market Size, Trends and Insights By Product (Plain Milk, Flavored Milk, Powder, Ice cream, Fermented,...