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Army reports Boko Haram director murdered in mission

(MENAFN) Niger’s military announced on Thursday that its forces have killed Ibrahim Mahamadu, also known as Bakoura, a senior leader of the Boko Haram jihadist group. The operation took place on Shilawa Island in Niger’s Diffa region, part of the...

Presentation of Credentials Ceremony, 30 September 2025

MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS PRESS STATEMENT PRESENTATION OF CREDENTIALS CEREMONY 30 SEPTEMBER 2025 The following foreign Heads of Mission presented their credentials to President Tharman Shanmugaratnam in separate ceremonies at the Istana today:...

Nigerien Forces Eliminate Boko Haram Leader

(MENAFN) Soldiers from Niger’s military have killed a prominent leader of the Boko Haram jihadist faction, the West African nation's armed forces declared on Thursday. The "notorious" Ibrahim Mahamadu, also known as Bakoura, was taken out during a...

Definitive Feasibility Study Results and Reserves Upgrade Confirms Minim Martap as a Tier-One Bauxite Operation

PERTH, Australia, Sept. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HIGHLIGHTS Ore Reserves Estimate Upgrade 33% increase in DSO (Direct Shipping Ore) grade Ore Reserves at Minim Martap to 144DMt of ore at 51.2% Al2O3 and 1.7% SiO2 over 20 year mine life High...

Native Omaha Days Marks Its 25th Biennial Homecoming Celebration

OMAHA, NE, UNITED STATES, July 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Native Omaha Days Festival returns this summer for its 25th biennial celebration, marking it as one of the Midwest’s most cherished cultural homecomings. From July 28 through Aug....

Deputy Minister David Masondo: United Nations Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development

Good afternoon, Your Excellency, President Pedro Sánchez of Spain, Excellencies, Honourable Ministers, Distinguished Guests, It is my pleasure to welcome you to today’s side event on “Forging a Common Agenda to Achieve Debt Sustainability in...

UN Reports Sudanese Refugees Face Rising Hunger, Malnutrition

(MENAFN) The UN's refugee and food agencies issued a critical warning on Tuesday about the worsening food insecurity and malnutrition crisis affecting millions of Sudanese refugees, as severe funding shortages continue to disrupt life-saving aid...

DR Congo Rolls Out Urgent Polio Vaccination

(MENAFN) Health officials in the Democratic Republic of the Congo began the second phase of a large-scale polio immunization effort on Thursday, aiming to reach more than 10 million children across the country. The initiative comes in response to...

2025 Du Bois Forum & Statue Unveiling: Celebrated Gathering of Writers, Scholars, & Artists Returns to the Berkshires

The Du Bois Forum is pleased to announce its fourth annual gathering, set to take place July 18-20, 2025. GREAT BARRINGTON, MA, UNITED STATES, June 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Du Bois Forum, an annual retreat and year-round fellowship...

Eldorado Gold Announces Appointment of Christian Milau as President

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Eldorado Gold Corporation (TSX: ELD) (NYSE: EGO) (“Eldorado” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that Christian Milau will be joining the Company as President, effective September...

Abraham Accords: AMMWEC, The House of Ruach, UPF, Host Interfaith Iftar Welcoming Arab-Israeli Partnership, Sharaka

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In an inspiring display of unity and shared values, the American Muslim and Multifaith Women’s Empowerment Council (AMMWEC) partnered with the House of Ruach, Universal Peace...

Nigerian Army Kills Over Sixty Extremists, Eliminates Boko Haram Commander

(MENAFN) Nigerian military forces have reported killing over 60 insurgents, including a senior Boko Haram commander, in a series of coordinated air and ground operations targeting militant camps in the country’s troubled northeast. The army...

Nigerian army states sixty terrorists are killed

(MENAFN) Over 60 insurgents, including a top Boko Haram commander, were reportedly killed during recent military operations in northeastern Nigeria, a region plagued by extremist violence since 2009. On Friday, Nigerian forces launched two...

Park Place Technologies Announces 2024 North America Channel Partner Awards Recipients

CLEVELAND, OH, March 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Last night, Park Place Technologies, the leading global data center and networking optimization firm, formally announced the winners of its second annual North American Channel Partner Awards at...

Nigerian Military Foils Boko Haram Plot

(MENAFN) In the early hours of Wednesday, Nigerian military units successfully eliminated eight operatives of the Boko Haram extremist faction during a mission in the northeastern region of Borno State. The confrontation occurred following an...

Two years on, Sudan’s war seems further than ever from resolution. Can US involvement help peace efforts?

Two years on, the war between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has created the world’s largest humanitarian crisis and wrought terrible destruction: the capital, Khartoum, and other major cities and...

Tom Gilroy’s 'Out of Season' to Appear at the 2025 Los Angeles Times Festival of Books

Inks and Bindings brings a Cold War-era thriller exploring espionage and post-colonial power shifts to their second year at LATFOB YORBA LINDA, CA, UNITED STATES, April 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Former journalist and Peace Corps volunteer...

Global Gum Arabic Market Poised for Remarkable Growth, projected to Reach USD 2.2 Billion by 2035 | Future Market Insights, Inc.

NEWARK, Del, Jan. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global Gum Arabic Market is set to witness substantial growth, driven by the increasing demand for natural ingredients across industries. In 2025, the market is anticipated to be valued at USD 1.1...

Sudan: Two years into the conflict, the world's largest humanitarian crisis now threatens regional stability

In South Sudan, the arrival of people fleeing Sudan’s conflict has put more pressure on already scarce resources, which is deepening local tensions and threatening the fragile peace South Sudan has struggled to maintain. Nadia, a mother of...

Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 23 October and 6 November 2024

A. Issues for the environment 1. Safety and Security 1.1. Food borne illness and fatalities 1.1.1. Cabinet was briefed on the food borne illnesses and fatalities recorded in various parts of the country, which have led to the tragic deaths of...