Press Releases

International Committee of the Red Cross

Your Excellencies, Honourable Ministers, Honourable Lenora Qereqeretabua; Fellow Panellists, and distinguished colleagues.

MENAFN

(MENAFN) Nigeria has extended asylum to prominent Guinea-Bissau opposition politician Fernando Dias da Costa, following a contested election that precipitated a military takeover in the West African nation, according to official statements.

MENAFN

(MENAFN) According to general reports, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) announced on Sunday the deployment of a regional standby force to Benin in response to a recent coup attempt.

MENAFN

(MENAFN) A senior mediation team from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) convened on Monday with Guinea-Bissau’s transitional authorities to discuss a peaceful resolution to the political turmoil following last week’s military...

Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes & Energy

The Hendricks Foundation’s tech education courses, offered at starter, plus, and master levels, are open to students in the seventh grade and above and do not require any prior tech experience. “Beyond the devices, we aim to give students a level...

EIN Presswire

CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, November 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation has awarded $100 million to the Broad Institute for the Sentinel project, a joint effort co-led by Pardis Sabeti of the Broad...

GlobeNewswire, Inc.

Miami, Nov. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On November 5, Playing For Change Foundation (PFCF) held its Impact Awards Kick-Off Dinner.

South African Government

President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Thursday, 02 October 2025, receive Letters of Credence from Heads of Mission-designate at a Credentials Ceremony to be held at Sefako Makgatho Presidential Guesthouse in Pretoria.

MENAFN

(MENAFN) A senior United Nations official on Monday restated the organization’s firm commitment to Somalia’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and national unity, principles enshrined in a recent Security Council resolution.

MENAFN

(MENAFN) A top UN official Monday reinforced international commitments to Somalia's territorial integrity following Israel's contentious recognition of breakaway Somaliland, invoking Security Council Resolution 2809. Khaled Khiari, Assistant...

MENAFN

(MENAFN) A senior UN official on Monday reaffirmed the international community’s respect for Somalia’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and unity, as enshrined under Security Council Resolution 2809. Khaled Khiari, Assistant Secretary-General...

EIN Presswire

President Bio urges G20 leaders to adopt a G20–Africa Compact ensuring fairness, value addition, and transparency in critical minerals.

MENAFN

(MENAFN) On Monday, a senior United Nations official reiterated the organization’s commitment to Somalia’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and unity, as outlined in Security Council Resolution 2809. Khaled Khiari, Assistant Secretary-General...

MENAFN

(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump Tuesday authorized a proclamation dramatically expanding nations facing complete or partial entry prohibitions to encompass approximately 40 countries, taking effect Jan. 1, 2026. Trump "signed a Proclamation...

EIN Presswire

Equality Now warns that women’s rights in Africa are under threat and urges states to act on sexual violence, reproductive rights, and anti-gender backlash.

MENAFN

(MENAFN) President Donald Trump issued a new proclamation on Tuesday tightening restrictions on the entry of foreign nationals into the United States, citing concerns tied to national security, according to official statements.

Government of Slovenia

SLOVENIA, December 1 - Most of the countries that supported the resolution, including Slovenia, explained their vote in favour as support for a ceasefire, the stabilisation and reconstruction of Gaza, and as support for peace based on a two-state...

MENAFN

(MENAFN) Following an urgent appeal from Benin, Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commanded his nation's military to assist in neutralizing coup conspirators, according to a statement released by the presidential office Sunday.

MENAFN

(MENAFN) Benin's President Patrice Talon has announced that government-aligned military units successfully suppressed an insurrection launched by rogue soldiers attempting to seize power.

Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard

The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation announced today that it has awarded a $100 million, five-year grant to the Sentinel project — a system for detecting outbreaks in real time and preventing them from growing into potential...