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Liberia Convenes High-Level Meeting on Peacebuilding and Sustaining Peace Priorities
War and Economic Crimes Courts in Liberia MONROVIA, LIBERIA, August 19, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The United Nations Peace-building Commission (PBC) convened a high-level Ambassadorial meeting in New York, to discuss the country's peacebuilding...

Governor appoints Rob Black as Secretary of Economic Development
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham today appointed Rob Black as Cabinet Secretary of the Economic Development Department, ushering in a bold new era of leadership at the agency charged with spurring private investment and growing new jobs New...

HPX welcomes formation of Liberian National Railway Authority
• HPX congratulates Liberian President Boakai for establishing the Liberian National Railway Authority (“NRA”) through Executive Order No. 136 • The NRA will oversee and manage Liberia’s National Rail Assets ensuring management and oversight are...

CJL Welcomes President Boakai's Participation at UNGA, Calls for Greater International Support for Justice
Coalition for Justice in Liberia Welcomes President Boakai's Participation at UNGA, Calls for Greater International Support for Justice and Accountability WASHINTON, WA, UNITED STATES, September 23, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Washington, United...

Prime Minister Golob: "All conflicts should be subject to the same standards"
SLOVENIA, September 25 - Before the "Leadership for Peace" open debate in the UN Security Council, Prime Minister Golob made a statement to the media, saying that the number of armed conflicts in the world was greater than ever and that most of...

Rev. Dr. Cecelia Williams Bryant – Trailblazing Global Minister Passes Away at 77
Honoring a Legacy of Global Ministry, Advocacy, and Compassion STONECREST, GA, UNITED STATES, September 27, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Bryant family announces the transition of Dr. Cecelia Williams Bryant—noted minister, author, organizer,...

NMLPDC Holds Global Military Tropical Medicine Course
During July 2024, Naval Medical Leader and Professional Development Command (NMLPDC) held the annual 4-week in-person Military Tropical Medicine (MTM) didactic course for 43 students at the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences. The...

Biggest-ever aid cut by G7 members a death sentence for millions of people, says Oxfam
Aid cuts could cost millions of lives and leave girls, boys, women and men without access to enough food, water, education, health treatment G7 countries are making deliberate and deadly choices by cutting life-saving aid, enabling atrocities, and...

Education Above All Foundation Marks 5th International Day to Protect Education from Attack at Global Forum in Doha
Global leaders call for action to protect education in conflict zones at EAA Foundation event. DOHA, QATAR, September 10, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In a world where conflict often usurps the most fundamental human rights, a gathering of global...

EMPOWERING ONE MILLION WOMEN IN TRADE INITIATIVE TO LAUNCH AT INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS CONFERENCE
Linking the power of organizations and associations to support women in trade. WASHINGTON, DC, USA, August 17, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- On August 22, 2024, thousands of businesses will gather at the National Black Business Conference (NBBC)...

Two African nations secure UN Security Council places
(MENAFN) The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) and Liberia have been elected as non-permanent members of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) following a vote at the UN General Assembly in New York. In a single round of voting on...

Media reports more African nations face US visa prohibition
(MENAFN) The United States intends to widen its controversial travel restrictions to citizens from 36 additional countries, with 25 of them located in Africa, according to an internal State Department memo reported by The Washington Post over the...

UN Appoints Five Nations for Security Council in 2026–2027
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, the UN General Assembly selected five nations to join the UN Security Council (UNSC) as non-permanent members for the 2026–2027 term. Bahrain, Colombia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Latvia, and Liberia secured...

Neurotechnology Partners with REACT to Introduce Three Solutions for Identity Verification and Digital Payments
Neurotechnology’s MegaMatcher ABIS and MegaMatcher ID biometric technologies are now integrated within REACT’s solutions. VILNIUS, LITHUANIA, June 17, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Neurotechnology, a provider of deep-learning-based solutions and...

African Nations Witness US Visa Ban
(MENAFN) The United States is reportedly preparing to widen its controversial travel limitations to encompass nationals from 36 additional countries, according to a report by a news agency over the weekend, which referenced a confidential...

Infrastructure South Africa hosts the Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium South Africa 2025, 25 to 27 May
The Infrastructure South Africa (ISA) will host the Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium South Africa 2025 between 25 and 27 May in Century City, Cape Town. The SIDSSA is a pioneering event aimed at bringing together key stakeholders,...

Social Development on Africa Children’s Summit 2025
The Africa Children’s Summit 2025, a child-led event hosted by the South African Government, led by the Department of Social Development in partnership with the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund, is set to conclude on 7 April 2025 in Johannesburg....

Africa Launches First-Ever Travel and Lifestyle Magazine
Africa launches its first luxury travel and lifestyle magazine, showcasing the continent's beauty, culture and innovation to the world. FREETOWN, SIERRA LEONE, June 3, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Africa Launches First-Ever World-Class Travel and...

CBP’s Baltimore Field Office Recovered 250 Stolen Vehicle Exports during 2024
BALTIMORE – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in the Baltimore Field Office continue to combat transnational criminal organizations that profit on the international trade in stolen vehicles. CBP officers here intercepted 250 stolen...

Foya Development launches Affordable Homeownership project in Atlantic City
Transformative Project to Bring Homeownership to residents of Atlantic City ATLANTIC CITY, NJ, UNITED STATES, June 3, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Foya Development Group, led by Adenah Bayoh, in partnership with the New Jersey Department of...