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Three sites on the African continent removed from the List of World Heritage in Danger

In recent years, UNESCO has made considerable and targeted efforts to support its African Member States. Since 2021, three sites in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda and Senegal have also been removed from the List of World Heritage in...

Trump considers deporting migrants to conflict-torn Sudan

(MENAFN) The U.S. Supreme Court has approved the government's request to deport migrants to third-party countries, including conflict-ridden nations like Libya and South Sudan, regardless of the migrants' countries of origin. This ruling overturns...

Trump plans on deporting migrants to war-torn African states

(MENAFN) The US Supreme Court has approved the Biden administration’s authority to deport immigrants to third countries, including conflict-affected nations like South Sudan and Libya, regardless of the migrants’ countries of origin. This ruling,...

Moscow says Ukraine should be investigated on ‘subversion’ in Africa

(MENAFN) Russia has accused Ukraine of supplying weapons, drones, and training to militants carrying out coordinated attacks on governments in Africa’s Sahel region. Dmitry Polyansky, Russia’s deputy UN representative, made the claims during a UN...

MEDITERRANEAN: Rise in crossings on two routes ― More deaths of people on the move ― NGO aircraft detained in Italy ― Greek government proposes new migration legislation ― Greece’s asylum suspension faces legal challenge

There has been an increase in the number of irregular crossings on both the Central- and Western Mediterranean migration routes. The International Organization for Migration has recorded at least 1,011 deaths in the Mediterranean so far in 2025....

Moscow says Ukraine should be investigated over ‘subversion’ in Africa

(MENAFN) Russia has accused Ukraine of supplying weapons, drones, and training to militants to carry out coordinated attacks in Africa’s Sahel region. Dmitry Polyansky, Russia’s deputy UN representative, made the claims during a UN Security...

DIFDAUTO's Humanitarian Drive: Teaming Up with the Red Cross and Red Crescent for Turkey-Syria Earthquake Relief

New York City, NY, Aug. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- At 4:17 AM on February 6, 2023, two catastrophic earthquakes ravaged southeastern Turkey and northern Syria with unrelenting force, claiming more than 50,000 lives in moments and devastating the...

DIFDAUTO's Humanitarian Drive: Teaming Up with the Red Cross and Red Crescent for Turkey-Syria Earthquake Relief

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, August 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- DIFDAUTO staff collaborate with Red Crescent teams to transport vital emergency vehicles and supplies to earthquake-hit regions in Syria, empowering survivors to reconstruct their...

US appears to have ignored lessons from its post-Cold War unilateral, regime-change policies in Middle East

(MENAFN) The US appears to have ignored the lessons from its post-Cold War unilateral and regime-change policies in the Middle East. Instead of fostering peace and stability, these interventions resulted in country collapses, chaos, civil wars,...

Over 26 migrants die in two shipwrecks off Italy

(MENAFN) Two migrant boats capsized off Italy’s Lampedusa Island on Wednesday, leaving at least 26 people dead and around 10 still unaccounted for, according to the Italian coastguard and UN officials. Around 60 others were rescued from the...

US puts seven African nations on blacklist

(MENAFN) President Donald Trump has implemented a travel ban affecting nationals from seven African countries — Chad, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Libya, Somalia, and Sudan — citing terrorism risks and high visa overstay...

Trump’s administration’s recent deportation approach raises eyebrows

(MENAFN) The Trump administration’s new immigration approach has raised eyebrows, with reports suggesting that officials are considering deporting non-US citizens to distant and unstable countries such as Ukraine, Libya, and El Salvador—regardless...

MEDITERRANEAN: Rise in arrivals on Crete ― Greek Parliament votes to suspend asylum ― Increasingly hostile discourse about people on the move in Greece ― More deportations from Cyprus ― Italian authorities accused of ignoring boat in distress ― Italy’s…

There has been a rise in the number of people arriving in Greece irregularly in recent weeks. The Greek Parliament has approved a three-month asylum suspension on arrivals from North Africa. The Racist Violence Recording Network has raised...

Trump travels to a Middle East in transition

This week, US President Donald Trump makes his inaugural visit to the Middle East since the start of his second term, traveling to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates on May 13-16. Amid the heightened focus on US policy toward the...

Preparing your 2024 Form 20-F

Artificial intelligence The SEC has been increasingly focused on disclosure around artificial intelligence (AI), including “AI washing,” or making potentially false or misleading AI-related claims. This has been reiterated in several instances,...

SOUEAST Unveils New Chapter in Egypt, Strengthening African Market Presence

CAIRO, July 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SOUEAST launched four new models in Egypt, marking a significant expansion in the African market. The event, themed "Ease Your Life", was held at Cairo's iconic landmark – Alamain Boulevard North Square,...

Balfour Capital Welcomes Dalia Yassin as Investment Advisor

Hedge Funds, Investments, Trading YVERDON-LES-BAINS , SWITZERLAND, May 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Balfour Capital Group Appoints Dalia Yassin to Lead International Infrastructure and Contract Strategy Expansion Balfour Capital Group (BCG), a...

Van Hollen Condemns Israeli Push for U.S. Support in Relocation Plans

(MENAFN) U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen strongly criticized Israel on Friday for allegedly attempting to secure American backing in orchestrating agreements with third-party nations to relocate Palestinians from the Gaza Strip. "A truly outrageous...

Russian training war-vessel docks in Equatorial Guinea

(MENAFN) The Russian naval training ship Smolny has arrived in Equatorial Guinea for its second official visit, according to the African Initiative news agency on Sunday. The vessel, which belongs to Russia’s Baltic Fleet, was welcomed in the...

Statement on the Cabinet meeting of Wednesday, 25 June 2025

A. Issues in the environment 1. National Dialogue 1.1 70 Years of the Freedom Charter 1.1.1 On this day, 70 years ago viz. 26th of June 1955, more than 3000 delegates from various racial and social backgrounds, gathered in Kliptown, Johannesburg...