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DG Okonjo-Iweala congratulates 2025 cohort of WTO Young Professionals
World Trade Organization
The ninth cohort of the Young Professional Programme (YPP) joined the WTO Secretariat in January 2025. Over the past 12 months, they have engaged in the work of the WTO across 13 divisions, gaining hands-on experience of WTO activities and the...
African States urged to strengthen women’s rights protections amid rising anti-gender pushback
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.
Trump Expands Entry Restrictions to Forty Nations
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...
Trump signs new proclamation tightening US entry restrictions
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.
Life for Relief and Development Celebrates 33 Years of Saving Lives, Restoring Dignity, and Building Hope Worldwide
EIN Presswire
LIFE Commemorates 33 Years of Humanitarian Assistance, Sustainable Development, and Emergency Relief Reaching Millions Across the Globe SOUTHFIELD, MI, UNITED STATES, December 16, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- This Wednesday, Life for Relief and...
GivingTuesday Welcomes Amy Miller Taylor to Executive Leadership Team as Inaugural Chief Program Officer
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
NEW YORK, Dec. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today GivingTuesday, the global generosity movement, announced Amy Miller Taylor as its inaugural Chief Program Officer and the newest member of its executive leadership team.
Senegal Takes Helm of ECOWAS Commission for 2026-2030 Term
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Senegal has been elected to helm the Commission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) for the 2026-2030 term, Senegalese authorities confirmed on Sunday.
Human rights group calls for UN to impose arms ban on Myanmar junta
MENAFN
(MENAFN) A human rights organization called on the United Nations on Wednesday to impose an arms embargo on Myanmar’s ruling junta, citing the continued persecution of the country’s Muslim population.
Three WTO technical assistance programmes conclude in Geneva
World Trade Organization
Congratulating the participants on the successful completion of their respective programmes, the Director of the WTO Institute for Training & Technical Cooperation, Bridget Chilala, speaking on behalf of WTO Deputy Director-General Xiangchen Zhang...
Regula’s Database Expands to 16,000 ID Templates, as New 2026 Passport Standards Emerge
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
RESTON, Va., Dec. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Regula, a global developer of identity verification (IDV) solutions and forensic devices, has expanded its proprietary identity document template database to 16,000 templates — the largest and most...
10th Anniversary International Day of Genocide Prevention
Government of Slovenia
SLOVENIA, December 9 - Today, we are witnessing historically high numbers of armed conflicts, civilian casualties, and among the most vulnerable, women and children.
Cameroon Opposition Leader Anicet Ekane Passes Away While Detained
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Veteran Cameroonian opposition figure Anicet Ekane has died while detained following his arrest during protests against a contested presidential election, his party and government officials confirmed.
Russia to Establish First Embassy in the Comoros
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Moscow is set to inaugurate its inaugural embassy in Moroni, the capital of the Comoros, before the conclusion of the year, following a Russian government directive issued on Saturday.
Generosity Sweeps the Globe: Participation and Donations Rise on Another Record-Breaking GivingTuesday
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
NEW YORK, Dec. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Yesterday’s record-breaking GivingTuesday demonstrated the remarkable impact that communities have when they come together to give back.
ATLANTIC ROUTE and SPAIN: Hundreds rescued along Atlantic route in recent weeks ― EU accused of facilitating abuse of people on the move in Senegal ― Large transfer of minors from Canary Islands to mainland Spain ― New IOM initiative on missing people …
European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE)
Hundreds of people have been rescued from small boats trying to reach Europe via the Atlantic migration route in recent weeks.
NJ Ayuk and AEC to Guide MSGBC Basin’s Energy Strategy at Dakar Conference
EIN Presswire
SOUTH AFRICA, December 3, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- NJ Ayuk, Chair of the AEC Executive will provide strategic leadership insights as West Africa accelerates its its gas LNG and upstream development agenda.
Moscow to open its first embassy in Comoros’s Moroni
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Russia is set to open its inaugural embassy in Moroni, the capital of the Comoros, before the end of this year, according to a government directive issued Saturday.
Russia Set to Establish Diplomatic Mission in Moroni
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Moscow will establish its inaugural diplomatic mission in Moroni, capital of the Comoros archipelago, before 2026 arrives, under a Russian government decree issued Saturday.
Turkey expresses concern after Black Sea tanker attacks
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Türkiye has expressed deep concern following attacks on two commercial tankers in the Black Sea, emphasizing the significant risks these incidents pose to regional safety and stability.
Russian attack cuts power in Kyiv region
MENAFN
(MENAFN) In the early hours of Saturday, a significant Russian assault left over 600,000 people in Ukraine's Kyiv region without electricity.
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