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II International Film Festival ‘Eurasia-KinoFest’ in Sochi declares winners

(MENAFN) The second edition of the International Film Festival of Eurasian countries, known as Eurasia-KinoFest, has wrapped up in Sochi, Russia. The event brought together participants from 26 countries and spanned over a week, showcasing films...

5th Singapore-Africa Ministerial Exchange Visit (SAMEV), 26 - 28 August 2025

Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan will host the 5th Singapore-Africa Ministerial Exchange Visit (SAMEV) from 26 to 28 August 2025. SAMEV is a biennial platform hosted by Singapore since 2014 to strengthen links and encourage the...

Governments in Global South get dedicated support to tap into carbon markets with new toolkit

Comprehensive guide allows policymakers to navigate different carbon markets to help finance national climate strategies and sustainable development goals. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, August 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new toolkit will help...

Syncfusion® Drives AI-Powered Automation in Its Customer Support Platform, BoldDesk®

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., June 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Syncfusion®, Inc., the enterprise technology provider of choice, today announced significant updates to BoldDesk®, its customer service and help desk ticketing platform. This release...

Pain Clinics Enhance Workplace Safety According To New Research; Olumuyiwa Bamgbade, Salem Pain Clinic, Canada

Pain Clinics Safeguard Workplaces and Promote Occupational Safety; Olumuyiwa Bamgbade, Salem Pain Clinic, BC, Canada SURREY, BC, CANADA, August 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Workplace safety is a cornerstone of healthy, productive societies....

Deng Receives ASME Fellowship and Career Achievement Award

Zhiqun (Daniel) Deng, Lab Fellow at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), has been named as a Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), a prestigious honor that recognizes outstanding engineering achievements. The...

Report states moderators encountering harassment at Meta’s new ‘secret site’

(MENAFN) Meta has relocated its African content moderation operations to a secretive new site in Accra, Ghana, following lawsuits in Kenya over alleged worker mistreatment, according to a joint investigation by The Bureau of Investigative...

How African entrepreneurs are reviving landscapes – and creating economic opportunities

Sustainable land management and agricultural practices can prevent and reduce land degradation, while reviving landscapes—including by restoring forests, rewetting marshes, and reviving grasslands—can further help counter degradation trends. But...

Russian firm plans on launching sea route to West Africa

(MENAFN) Russia is set to launch a direct shipping route from Novorossiysk, located on the Black Sea, to Lagos, Nigeria’s largest port city, in an effort to strengthen trade ties with West Africa, according to TASS and Interfax. The initiative,...

Russia increases wheat ship-outs to Africa

(MENAFN) Russia has significantly increased its wheat exports to African nations in early 2025, with shipments to Nigeria alone rising fourfold to 210,000 tons, according to Russia’s agricultural watchdog Rosselkhoznadzor. Citing data from the...

Russian fertilizer company increases ship-outs to Africa

(MENAFN) Uralchem, one of Russia’s leading fertilizer producers, has announced plans to significantly increase its fertilizer exports to Africa, aiming to reach 5 million metric tons annually by 2030. The company’s CEO, Dmitry Konyaev, outlined...

Meta up against UAS2.4bn lawsuit in Africa due to war content

(MENAFN) A Kenyan court has ruled that Meta, the parent company of Facebook, can face a $2.4 billion lawsuit for allegedly promoting hate speech that contributed to the ethnic conflict in Ethiopia. The lawsuit was filed by a group of Ethiopian...

Power Outage Rocks Ethiopia

(MENAFN) Parts of Ethiopia, including its capital city Addis Ababa, were hit by a power outage, the Ethiopian Electric Utility announced on Monday. The state-run power company explained in an official statement that the disruption was triggered by...

Boomitra Expands Global Soil Carbon Leadership with East Africa Grassland Project Registration

With five projects now registered across Africa, Asia, and the Americas, Boomitra continues to scale inclusive, technology-powered carbon removal SAN MATEO, CA, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Boomitra, a leading soil carbon...

Transparency remains a central focus at subsidies committee discussions

The Chair referred to the most recent WTO Secretariat update, noting that 82 members have yet to submit their 2023 and 2021 subsidy notifications, and that 72 members have still not submitted their 2019 notifications. He reiterated his call for...

Study Reveals Stingless Bee Honey Could Combat Antibiotic Resistance

(MENAFN) University of Sydney researchers have identified powerful antimicrobial properties in honey made by native stingless bees, suggesting it could be a game-changer in the global effort to combat antibiotic resistance. Commonly referred to in...

WaterStep to Host First Global Event in Historic Campaign Uniting Football and the Fight for Safe Water Access

Representatives from 30 football teams, all registered with the Football Federation of Kenya, will participate in an event, April 23-28 on Mfangano Island. LOUISVILLE, KY, UNITED STATES, April 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- WaterStep, a global...

Bigert & Bergströms Crystal Sauna Turns a Toxic Legacy into a Heated Meeting Place in Northern Sweden

Stockholm, Stockholm , June 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In the summer of 2025, construction will begin on Crystal Sauna,—a large-scale public artwork and fully functioning sauna to be built on a former industrial brownfield in Skellefteå,...

Luxury Residential Interior Designer Perla Lichi Featured on 'Luxury Living Insider' Nationwide TV Show

"Every interior space should tell a story." POMPANO BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, June 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Florida-based luxury interior designer Perla Lichi is a featured guest on an episode of “Luxury Living Insider,” the popular...

Africa Rope Market Forecast to Surge to US$ 2,750.29 Million Achieving a Remarkable 7.8% CAGR Forecast Period 2024-2032

The expanding maritime industry encompassing fishing, shipping and port operations is driving the Africa rope market. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, November 5, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Africa rope market report assesses the competitive...