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WMO: Intense Sand, Dust storms Threaten Nearly Half of Humanity

(MENAFN) Sand and dust storms are becoming more frequent and intense, placing the health and economic stability of hundreds of millions of people worldwide at serious risk, according to a report released Thursday by the World Meteorological...

UN Reports Sudanese Refugees Face Rising Hunger, Malnutrition

(MENAFN) The UN's refugee and food agencies issued a critical warning on Tuesday about the worsening food insecurity and malnutrition crisis affecting millions of Sudanese refugees, as severe funding shortages continue to disrupt life-saving aid...

Deputy Minister David Masondo: United Nations Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development

Good afternoon, Your Excellency, President Pedro Sánchez of Spain, Excellencies, Honourable Ministers, Distinguished Guests, It is my pleasure to welcome you to today’s side event on “Forging a Common Agenda to Achieve Debt Sustainability in...

DR Congo Rolls Out Urgent Polio Vaccination

(MENAFN) Health officials in the Democratic Republic of the Congo began the second phase of a large-scale polio immunization effort on Thursday, aiming to reach more than 10 million children across the country. The initiative comes in response to...

Eldorado Gold Announces Appointment of Christian Milau as President

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Eldorado Gold Corporation (TSX: ELD) (NYSE: EGO) (“Eldorado” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that Christian Milau will be joining the Company as President, effective September...

Rwanda Seals Deal with U.S. to Take in Up to 250 Migrants

(MENAFN) Rwanda has secured a deal with the United States to accept as many as 250 migrants, underscoring its enduring dedication to aiding displaced individuals and fostering their reintegration, a government official announced Tuesday. "Nearly...

Global Gum Arabic Market Poised for Remarkable Growth, projected to Reach USD 2.2 Billion by 2035 | Future Market Insights, Inc.

NEWARK, Del, Jan. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global Gum Arabic Market is set to witness substantial growth, driven by the increasing demand for natural ingredients across industries. In 2025, the market is anticipated to be valued at USD 1.1...

Sudan: Two years into the conflict, the world's largest humanitarian crisis now threatens regional stability

In South Sudan, the arrival of people fleeing Sudan’s conflict has put more pressure on already scarce resources, which is deepening local tensions and threatening the fragile peace South Sudan has struggled to maintain. Nadia, a mother of...

UN: Chad on Brink as Clean Water Shortage Threatens Lives

(MENAFN) Chad is teetering on the edge of a humanitarian catastrophe, as an alarming shortage of clean water threatens the lives of over 1.5 million people, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) warned on Friday. During...

Premier Well Drilling Brings Clean Water to Northwest Florida—and Across the Globe

PENSACOLA, FL, UNITED STATES, June 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Premier Well Drilling, a family-owned company serving Northwest Florida since 2008, is doing more than providing top-quality water wells for local homeowners and businesses;...

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...

Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 23 October and 6 November 2024

A. Issues for the environment 1. Safety and Security 1.1. Food borne illness and fatalities 1.1.1. Cabinet was briefed on the food borne illnesses and fatalities recorded in various parts of the country, which have led to the tragic deaths of...

Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of Wednesday, 23 October and Wednesday 6 November 2024

A. Issues from the environment 1. Safety and Security 1.1. Food borne illness and fatalities 1.1.1. Cabinet was briefed on the food borne illnesses and fatalities recorded in various parts of the country, which have led to the tragic deaths of...

United Nations Volunteers over the years

In 1970, the United Nations General Assembly voted to establish a new age of volunteerism The history of United Nations Volunteers (UNV) starts from 1968 with its first mention, to present day in 2025 where it deploys thousands of UN Volunteers...

Life for Relief and Development (LIFE) Provides Emergency Aid in Sudan

Life for Relief and Development (LIFE) Brings Hope to the People of Sudan by Providing over 1,000 People with Emergency Food Aid SOUTHFIELD, MI, UNITED STATES, November 14, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Since the beginning of the conflict in Sudan...

Two years on, Sudan’s war seems further than ever from resolution. Can US involvement help peace efforts?

Two years on, the war between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has created the world’s largest humanitarian crisis and wrought terrible destruction: the capital, Khartoum, and other major cities and...

Facet Power Meets with President of Burundi to Drive Sustainable Development and Bioeconomy Innovation

Facet Power, Goodwin Technologies, and Jeni-Eco Meet with Burundi’s President to Share Project Updates and Plan for Private Sector-Led Bioeconomy Development WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, March 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On February 7, 2025,...

IADA Reports Strong Preowned BizJet Sales and Optimistic Forecast for 2025

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, January 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) concluded 2024 with a rise in preowned business aircraft sales and an optimistic outlook for the year ahead. These...

122 journalists and media workers killed in 2024 

One of deadliest years for journalists One hundred and twenty-two journalists and media workers, including 14 women, were killed last year, according to the International Federation of Journalists’ Killed List for 2024. The figure is just seven...

Mayor Bowser Awards $1.8 Million to 17 Local Businesses Through the District’s Inclusive Innovation Equity Impact Fund

(Washington, DC) – Today, to close out and celebrate 2024 DC Startup and Tech Week, Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED), in partnership with 1863 Ventures, announced that 17 DC...