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(MENAFN) Russia and African countries are preparing to broaden cooperation in areas ranging from grain supplies and nuclear energy to education, technology and new trade corridors as the third Russia-Africa Summit opens in Moscow on Wednesday....

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(MENAFN) M23 rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) have claimed the capture of hundreds of Burundian soldiers during fighting near the border town of Uvira, signaling a major escalation in a conflict that has persisted...

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(MENAFN) M23 insurgents operating in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo have asserted that they detained hundreds of Burundian military personnel amid recent battles near the frontier city of Uvira, signaling a significant worsening of...

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(MENAFN) Rwandan President Paul Kagame on Thursday accused Burundian forces stationed in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) of repeatedly shelling civilians, highlighting Burundi’s active role in the South Kivu conflict.

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(MENAFN) Rwanda has accused the Democratic Republic of Congo and Burundian military forces Wednesday of shattering a truce established under a Washington peace framework, delivering fresh accusations in an escalating war of words since the...

EIN Presswire

Declaration and Proposed Regional Policy Emphasize Community-based Approach KAMPALA, UGANDA, October 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- At the conclusion of the 2nd annual East African Mental Health Summit on Thursday, October 22nd, governments of...

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New Windsor, Maryland, Oct. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Catholic Medical Mission Board (CMMB) will host a ribbon-cutting Thursday, Oct. 22, at 3 p.m. (Eastern time) at the Brethren Service Center, the new home of CMMB’s Distribution Center, 601...

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BEIJING, Oct. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Marking the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, on October 17, CGTN launched a dedicated webpage for the Global South Directors Co-Production Program 2026. Under this year’s theme, “Beyond...

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(MENAFN) The World Bank has committed $93 million in additional funding to reinforce Ebola control efforts across Africa as the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) works to contain an ongoing outbreak, according to a statement released Wednesday....

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(MENAFN) Nigeria has won a seat on the United Nations Human Rights Council for a three-year term starting in January, the government announced Wednesday.

Massachusetts Technology Collaborative

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New York, Sept. 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UK announces £254 million (US$337.8 million) for reproductive health GiveWell makes its first investment in UNFPA with a US$10 million grant Burundi, Madagascar, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe commit more...

Government of Slovenia

SLOVENIA, October 7 - Of particular significance for Slovenia at the session were the first appearance of Prof. Zvezdan Pirtošek in his capacity as Independent Expert on the enjoyment of all human rights by older persons, the increased focus on...

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(MENAFN) Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Sunday restated Cairo's opposition to foreign meddling in African affairs and urged coordinated management of the continent's shared rivers, in a speech that landed amid sharpening diplomatic...

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(MENAFN) Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Saturday rejected attempts to use Nile water as a tool for political gains and called for peaceful approaches to resolving conflicts across Africa amid rising tensions with Ethiopia.

South African Government

On Tuesday, 15 September 2026, the Department of Home Affairs successfully relocated asylum seekers and refugees who were located outside the Department’s office on Che Guevara Road in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal.

USA Track & Field - Indiana

BUDAPEST — An American record win in the mixed 4x100 and a pair of superb hurdle victories highlighted Team USATF performances on the first day of the World Ultimate Championship at National Stadium.

USA Track & Field - Indiana

BUDAPEST — World Athletics introduced an innovative new format for 2026 with the advent of the World Ultimate Championship, a fast-paced three-day meet that offers 28 events designed to capture worldwide interest and grow the fanbase of the sport...

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BEIJING, Sept. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Opportunities, partnerships and shared prosperity are among the most frequently mentioned terms by exhibitors and guest speakers who are in Beijing for a major services trade fair.

International Committee of the Red Cross

Nkundwanabake Anesia, aged 58, fled Burundi in 1994 when the early years of the conflict devastated her community.