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Russia consents oil pipeline venture in Republic of Congo
(MENAFN) Russian lawmakers have approved an agreement with the Republic of the Congo to construct an oil pipeline from the port city of Pointe-Noire to inland areas of the country. The decision was announced on Wednesday by the Russian Federation...

Afghanistan Witnesses Surge in Congo Fever Cases
(MENAFN) Afghanistan is witnessing a notable increase in cases of Congo fever, a zoonotic infectious disease, with nearly 100 suspected infections reported within the last month, hospital officials revealed on Monday. Local doctor Faridullah Omari...

Chinese Scientist Identifies Congo River’s Source Using Satellite Technology
(MENAFN) A Chinese researcher has employed satellite-based remote-sensing technology to accurately identify the source of the Congo River, Africa’s second-longest waterway, and measured its total length at 5,260 kilometers—exceeding previous...

Russian oil leading firm plans on expanding exitance in Egypt
(MENAFN) Russian oil giant Lukoil has signed a new agreement with Egypt’s South Valley Egyptian Petroleum Holding Company (Ganope) to begin oil exploration in the Eastern Desert, Egypt’s Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources announced on...

Russian oil company inks deal with South Valley Egyptian Petroleum Holding Company
(MENAFN) Russian energy giant Lukoil has entered a new agreement with South Valley Egyptian Petroleum Holding Company (Ganope) to launch oil exploration efforts in Egypt’s Eastern Desert, the country’s Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources...

March is Spiritual Wellness Month: New Workbook by Iesha Congo Watson Provides Practical Guidance for Holistic Self-Care
March is Spiritual Wellness Month, a time to recognize the role of spiritual well-being in overall health. Learn how self-care fosters resilience and healing. DOVER, DE, UNITED STATES, March 3, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- March marks Spiritual...

Ilham Aliyev met with President of Congo
AZERBAIJAN, November 13 - On November 13, Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, met with Denis Sassou-Nguesso, President of the Republic of the Congo. President Denis Sassou-Nguesso congratulated President Ilham Aliyev on the...

Deaf Model Antonella Ghonda Celebrates Accessibility Breakthrough at New York Fashion Week
Belgian-born model walks NYFW with ASL interpreter, signaling progress in fashion industry inclusivity. MD, UNITED STATES, June 30, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Deaf model Antonella Ghonda broke new ground at this season’s New York Fashion Week...

Africa-China Trade Momentum Accelerates at Key Expo
The 4th China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo (CAETE) — Quality African Products CHANGSHA, China, June 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Haiwainet, the website of the overseas edition of the People's Daily, today reported, the 4th China-Africa Economic...

To His Excellency Denis Sassou-Nguesso, President of the Republic of the Congo
AZERBAIJAN, August 15 - 15 August 2024, 11:15 Dear Mr. President, On the occasion of the National Day of the Republic of Congo I sincerely congratulate you and, through you, your people on behalf of myself and the people of Azerbaijan, and extend...

ThinkCareBelieve: Week 23 of Trump’s America
Washington, DC, June 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Link to ThinkCareBelieve's Article: https://thinkcarebelieve.blog/2025/06/27/week-23-of-trumps-america/ ThinkCareBelieve has written an article covering all the events of Week 23 of America journey...

Special Representative of the Chinese Government on African Affairs Liu Yuxi Visits the Republic of the Congo
On July 23, 2024, Special Representative of the Chinese Government on African Affairs and Ambassador for the Affairs of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Liu Yuxi visited the Republic of the Congo, during which he paid a courtesy call...

Sixteen civilians die from CCHF fever in Iraq
(MENAFN) Since the start of this year, Iraq has seen 16 deaths linked to Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF), according to health officials. The Iraqi Health Ministry reported a total of 107 confirmed cases nationwide, with the southern...

US puts seven African nations on blacklist
(MENAFN) President Donald Trump has implemented a travel ban affecting nationals from seven African countries — Chad, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Libya, Somalia, and Sudan — citing terrorism risks and high visa overstay...

Chad president reciprocates US visa prohibition
(MENAFN) Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Deby announced that Chad will halt issuing visas to American citizens as a reciprocal measure against the US travel ban targeting Chadian nationals. The ban, signed by President Donald Trump, restricts...

Africa wants to partner with Russia for AI
(MENAFN) Representatives from several African countries have called for greater collaboration with Russia on technology and artificial intelligence, emphasizing the need for an approach that resonates with their unique development goals. The...

MEDITERRANEAN: EU court rules in favour of parents on the move ― Italian Senate approves controversial security law ― Italy terminates contract with spyware firm following surveillance scandal ― Greek coastguard personnel charged over 2023 Pylos…
The Court of Justice of the EU has ruled that helping minors under one’s care to enter the EU is not a crime. The Italian Senate has passed the government’s controversial security law. Italy has ended its contracts with the Israeli cyber company...

Trump enacts entry ban on third world countries
(MENAFN) In a move citing national security threats, former U.S. President Donald Trump signed a proclamation barring citizens from a dozen nations from entering the United States. The measure, announced on a Wednesday, also introduced limited...

US lawmakers want to block IMF assistance to Central Africa
(MENAFN) US lawmakers have introduced a bill to prevent International Monetary Fund (IMF) support for certain Central African countries in response to a controversial regulation imposed by local fiscal authorities on foreign oil companies. The...

Many Russian tech companies participate in GITEX Africa
(MENAFN) Dozens of Russian companies participated in the GITEX Africa Morocco 2025 international exhibition, held in Marrakesh from April 14 to 16. The event attracted over 1,400 companies from 130 countries and registered more than 45,000...