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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...

Coalition for Justice in Liberia Urges United Nations to Reassess Engagement with Individuals Implicated in War Crimes
WASHINTON, WA, UNITED STATES, December 10, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Coalition for Justice in Liberia, led by its founder Lovetta Tugbeh, has issued a powerful call to the United Nations (UN) to reevaluate its engagement with Lewis Brown,...

Dr. Robin Lynette West of the USA Appointed World Civility Ambassador by I Change Nations in Monrovia, Liberia
Humanitarian Diplomat Dominic Obadiah Hosts Private Event to Appoint Dr. Robin Lynette West as iChange Nations™ World Civility Ambassador MONROVIA, LIBERIA, December 3, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- On November 27th, at a private event hosted by...

Trump hosts high-profile meeting with leaders from five West, Central African nations
(MENAFN) On July 9, 2025, US President Donald Trump hosted a high-profile meeting at the White House with leaders from five West and Central African nations — Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania, and Senegal. Presented as a fresh chapter in...

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...

Advancing Airport Modernization with Technology-Focused Workshop in Rabat, Morocco
30 June 2025, Rabat, Morocco – The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) successfully concluded its third regional workshop on "Future-Proofing Airport Development: Harnessing Technology to Streamline Terminal Operations" in...

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...

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...

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,...

Trump Urges Africa to Boost Spending on U.S. Arms
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump has called on African heads of state to increase their defense budgets and purchase more American-made weapons, asserting they are “the best military equipment anywhere in the world by far.” His comments were...

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)...

Agriculture on Train-the-Trainer Conference strengthening Africa’s phytosanitary systems
The National Plant Protection Organisation of South Africa (NPPOZA) in the Department of Agriculture (DoA) is hosting a Train-The-Trainer Conference to discuss agricultural plant disease identification and prevention. Furthermore, the conference...

Trump Signals Africa Policy Shift from Aid to Trade
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump held a meeting Wednesday with the leaders of five African nations, signaling a significant policy shift from financial assistance to economic partnerships focused on trade. Gathering at the White House with the...

Agriculture on launch of 2nd phase of Africa Phytosanitary Programme
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC), in collaboration with the Government of South Africa, represented by the Department of Agriculture, launched the second...

Local Roots, African Power. Premier Bet proudly announces Francis Ngannou as its Pan-African Brand Ambassador
LEEDS, United Kingdom, July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Premier Bet, the leading sports betting and online casino brand, currently operating in over 20 African markets is pleased to announce the renewal and expansion of its partnership with...

Trump is scheduled to host five African leaders in Washington
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump is slated to hold talks with the presidents of Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania, and Senegal in Washington, D.C., from July 9 to 11, according to a news report. If this meeting proceeds as planned, it...

Cargo Ship Sinks in Red Sea After Houthi Attack
(MENAFN) A European naval mission has confirmed that ten crew members have been saved, while at least three others have died, after a cargo ship was assaulted by Yemen’s Houthi rebels and eventually sank in the Red Sea. The vessel, named Eternity...

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...