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Treasury on FATF greylisting progress
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) today announced that South Africa has substantially completed all 22 action items that were contained in the Action Plan adopted when South Africa was greylisted in February 2023 (refer to Annexure below)....

Russian private military company announces withdrawal from Mali
(MENAFN) Russian private military company (PMC) Wagner Group announced the end of its mission in Mali on Thursday, saying its fighters have completed their objectives and are returning home. Wagner operatives have reportedly been active there...

Wagner PMC declares retraction from African nation
(MENAFN) The Russian private military company Wagner Group announced on Thursday that it has finished its mission in Mali and is withdrawing its fighters from the country. Wagner forces have been present in Mali since 2021, when the transitional...

Sudanese official states Ukraine doing West’s ‘dirty work’ in Africa
(MENAFN) A Sudanese Foreign Ministry official, Muhammad Al-Sirr, has accused Ukraine of doing the West’s “dirty work” by backing armed groups involved in terrorist attacks across African countries like Libya, Somalia, and Niger. In an interview...

African nation falsifies involvement in ‘Western-backed terror plot’
(MENAFN) Benin has firmly denied accusations that it is collaborating with Western nations to support terrorism and destabilize neighboring Niger and the broader Sahel region, which has faced a persistent jihadist threat for over a decade. On...

African chief pardons soldiers 10 years after attempting coup
(MENAFN) Burkina Faso’s interim president, Captain Ibrahim Traore, has granted amnesty to 21 soldiers who were convicted nearly a decade ago for their involvement in a failed coup attempt. The official decree, published by local media on Monday,...

Endeavour Announces Completion of US$500 Million Senior Notes Offering and Results of Tender Offer
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NYUAD research explains why malaria hits certain groups less severely
Malaria resistance traced to unique immune responses in African communities ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, May 27, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- While most global health and genomic studies focus on widely represented ethnic groups, the impact of...

With 4.3M+ Tech Community Votes, HackerNoon Announces Winning Startups From Every Major City In the World
Startups of The Year 2024 concluded with 4.3 million total votes, up from 623k+ votes last year. EDWARDS, CO, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- HackerNoon, the technology publishing company, announced today the winners and...

Endeavour Announces Results of Annual General Meeting 2025
ENDEAVOUR ANNOUNCES RESULTS OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2025 London, 23 May 2025 – Endeavour Mining plc (LSE:EDV, TSX:EDV, OTCQX:EDVMF) (“the Company”) is pleased to announce that all resolutions at yesterday's annual general meeting (“AGM”) were...

Endeavour announces pricing of US$500.0 million 5-year senior notes
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Endeavour Announces Offering of $500 million Senior Notes due 2030
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Endeavour Announces Offer to Purchase for Cash any and all Senior Notes Due 2026
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Russia plans on opening embassy in additional African country
(MENAFN) Comoros has approved the establishment of a Russian embassy in its capital, Moroni, a move welcomed by the government as an opportunity to enhance bilateral relations with Russia. The announcement, made public by local media on Thursday,...

Russia, African countries host boxing tournament
(MENAFN) A boxing tournament featuring athletes from Russia and the Sahel region of Africa was held in Niger on Friday to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in World War II. The event, organized by the NGO 'Niger–Russia Together Hand in...

Fortuna Completes Divestiture of Yaramoko Mine and Provides Updated 2025 Production and Cost Guidance
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fortuna Mining Corp. (NYSE: FSM | TSX: FVI) (“Fortuna” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the successful completion of the sale of its interest in Roxgold Sanu SA (“Roxgold...

Minister Patricia de Lille: Opening Ceremony of Africa’s Travel Indaba 2025
Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa, HE Mr Paul Mashatile and Mrs Mashatile Ministers of Tourism from our fellow African countries. Ambassadors and High Commissioners, Members of the Diplomatic Corps Chairperson of the Portfolio...

Minister Patricia de Lille: Opening of the 2nd G20 Tourism Working Group Meeting
Premier of KwaZulu Natal, Mr Arthur Ntuli MEC for Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs, Rev. Musa Zondi Ethekwini Municipality Mayor Councillor Cyril Xaba Honourable G20 Delegates and Guest Country Delegates Tourism Director...

UNESCO strengthens the protection of African World Heritage
Since 2018, the number of African sites on the World Heritage List has risen from 93 to 108. Today, UNESCO is supporting the remaining 11 non-represented African countries to prepare new nominations while mentoring the next generation of heritage...

Regional and global security challenges at the top of the agenda during NATO PA seminar in Antalya
08 May 2025 Leading legislators from NATO Allies and partner and guest delegations from across the Middle East and Africa convened in Antalya from 28 to 30 April for a high-level three-day seminar to foster closer dialogue and cooperation as...