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CE meets President of Guinea-Bissau to promote ties
MACAU, June 5 - The Chief Executive, Mr Sam Hou Fai, today met in Macao with the President of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau, Mr Umaro Sissoco Embaló, to exchange views on enhancing Macao’s role as a platform between China and Portuguese-speaking...

Going beyond short-term health solutions in West Africa
World Health Day is a reminder that every child deserves access to quality healthcare, nutritious food, and a safe environment to grow and thrive. Championing the health of our future generation are UN Volunteers, Alec Mkwamba and Milamedinar Vaz...

Ilham Aliyev and President of Guinea-Bissau Umaro Sissoco Embaló made press statements
AZERBAIJAN, February 27 - Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, and Umaro Sissoco Embaló, President of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau, made press statements. The President of Azerbaijan made the statement first. Statement by...

Joint press statements of Presidents of Azerbaijani and Guinea-Bissau
AZERBAIJAN, February 27 - Statement by President Ilham Aliyev - Dear Mr. President, my dear brother, Dear guests, ladies and gentlemen, Welcome, my dear brother, and welcome back. I have very good memories of your last visit in November to attend...

Agriculture on Train-the-Trainer Conference strengthening Africa’s phytosanitary systems
The National Plant Protection Organisation of South Africa (NPPOZA) in the Department of Agriculture (DoA) is hosting a Train-The-Trainer Conference to discuss agricultural plant disease identification and prevention. Furthermore, the conference...

U.S. Army civil affairs Soldiers build partnerships in Guinea-Bissau
BISSAU, Guinea-Bissau – U.S. Army civil affairs teams are working to strengthen partnerships and foster cooperation with African military forces across the continent. One such team, comprised of U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers from the 478th Civil...

Supporting children's rights in Guinea-Bissau and Cape Verde
Kátia Bampoky and Clara Garcia are UN Volunteers with the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) in Guinea-Bissau and Cape Verde. From supporting community health workers to educating children on hygiene and access to clean water, both Kátia and...

Agriculture on launch of 2nd phase of Africa Phytosanitary Programme
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC), in collaboration with the Government of South Africa, represented by the Department of Agriculture, launched the second...

Xi Jinping Holds Talks with President of Guinea-Bissau Umaro...
On the afternoon of July 10, 2024, President Xi Jinping held talks at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing with President of Guinea-Bissau Umaro Sissoco Embaló, who is on a state visit to China. The two heads of state agreed to elevate the...

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...

US Lowers Diplomatic, Development Engagement in Africa
(MENAFN) The United States is significantly scaling back its diplomatic and development efforts in Africa, leading to increasing worries about the future of the region’s progress in health, education, and economic growth. This reduction in...

U.S. Slashes Development Programs in Africa
(MENAFN) The United States is significantly scaling back its development and diplomatic efforts in Africa, causing growing concerns about the region’s future in areas like health, education, and economic growth. A leaked executive order from the...

Itafos Reports Outstanding Operational and Financial Q4 and FY 2024 Results
HOUSTON, March 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Itafos Inc. (TSX-V: IFOS) (the “Company”) today reported its Q4 2024 and full year 2024 financial results and provided a corporate update. The Company’s financial statements and management’s discussion...

Itafos Continues With Outstanding Operational Performance, Provides Q4 2024 Operational Update
HOUSTON, Feb. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Itafos Inc. (TSX-V: IFOS) (the “Company”) today announces its preliminary, unaudited Q4 2024 operational highlights and guidance for 2025. CEO Commentary “We are pleased to report a continuation of our...

VODAN Appoints Nigerian Scholar as Deputy Chairperson and Board Secretary
"VODAN Strengthens Leadership Team with Appointment of Deputy Chairperson and Secretary BRUSSELS, BELGIUM, August 28, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Board of VODAN is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Francisca Oladipo as Deputy...

Itafos Continues Momentum, Reporting Strong Q3 2024 Results
HOUSTON, Nov. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Itafos Inc. (TSX-V: IFOS) (“Itafos” or the “Company”) today reported its Q3 2024 financial results and provided a corporate update. The Company’s financial statements and management’s discussion and...

USDA Invests $466.5 Million in Food Assistance, Agricultural Development Projects Worldwide
NEW YORK, Sept. 24, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture will provide $466.5 million to strengthen global food security through its two premier international development programs, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today at the...

Empowering Lives: Mila4Africa’s Mission and the 'Hope for Africa' Fundraising Event in Monaco
Hope for Africa Charitable Event Monaco MONACO, August 5, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In a remarkable story of resilience and compassion, Mila Anufrieva, the woman who brought high fashion to Russia and built the renowned Vanity St. Petersburg...

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian’s Regular Press Conference on July 8, 2024
CCTV: President Xi Jinping has concluded his state visit to Tajikistan. Could you share with us the outcomes of the visit? Lin Jian: At the invitation of President Emomali Rahmon of the Republic of Tajikistan, President Xi Jinping paid a state...

Lingyun Xiang has been appointed as the "Special Appreciation on China-Gabon Economic and Trade Promotion" by the Republic of Gabon
Beijing, Aug. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On August 21, 2024, Professor Lingyun Xiang, a US-based economist, was appointed by Baudelaire Ndong Ella, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Gabon to China, as "the...