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Fortuna updates Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources for the Séguéla Mine, Côte d'Ivoire
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fortuna Mining Corp. (NYSE: FSM | TSX: FVI) is pleased to announce updated Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources at its Séguéla Mine with the discovery of over 500,000 gold ounces of...

November 2024: A Month of Radiance for Côte d'Ivoire in London
November marked a turning point in Côte d'Ivoire's strategy, positioning the country as a key player through its culture, gastronomy, tourism and diplomacy. LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, November 30, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- November...

ZAGA BAMBO RETURNS WITH BOLD AFRO-URBAN SOUND AND GLOBAL COLLABORATIONS
PARIS, RUE DU LOUCHER, FRANCE, July 7, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Afro-Urban artist ZAGA BAMBO, popularly known as the "Rebellious Conqueror," is capturing global attention with his vibrant, genre-blending sound that bridges the cultural gap...

Fortuna intersects 7.2 g/t Au over 31.5 meters at Kingfisher, Séguéla Mine, Côte d’Ivoire
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fortuna Mining Corp. (NYSE: FSM | TSX: FVI) is pleased to provide an update on its exploration programs at the Séguéla Mine in Côte d’Ivoire. Paul Weedon, Senior Vice President of...

Minister Dion George attends 10th special session of AMCEN in Côte D'ivoire, 3 to 6 Sept
The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment, Dr Dion George, will participate in the 10th Special Session of the African Ministerial Conference on the Environment (AMCEN), taking place from 3-6 September 2024 in Abidjan, Côte...

Life for Relief and Development (LIFE) Provides Essential Medical Aid to Ghana and the Ivory Coast
Life for Relief and Development (LIFE) provides medical supply for communities in Ghana and the Ivory Coast, filling a gap in the healthcare sector SOUTHFIELD, MI, UNITED STATES, October 30, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The lack of medical aid is...

FALANA AND JEUNE LIO SET TO PERFORM AT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSEMBLY IN ABIDJAN, CÔTE D'IVOIRE ON OCTOBER 9-10
Presented by Global Citizen and Bridgewater Associates, in partnership with the Government of Côte d'Ivoire and Harith General Partners JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA, October 2, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Falana and Jeune Lio are set to perform at...

US declares economic war on Africa
(MENAFN) In April, U.S. President Donald Trump introduced sweeping tariffs of up to 50% on imports from African nations, effectively dismantling the preferential trade benefits offered by the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). AGOA had...

BRIDGEWATER AND GLOBAL CITIZEN LED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSEMBLY COMING TO ABIDJAN, CÔTE D'IVOIRE ON OCTOBER 9-10
Convening political, private sector, cultural and philanthropic leaders, assembly to call on G20 Governments to support the World Bank’s IDA21 replenishment JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA, September 12, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The inaugural...

Minister Gwede Mantashe: Investing in African Energy Conference
Remarks by the honourable Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources Mr Gwede Mantashe (MP) AOW: Investing in African Energy Conference Master of Ceremonies, Ms Lebo Lion Your Excellencies, Ministers present here Deputy Minister of Mineral and...

Minister Dion George: First 100 Days in Office
Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Mr Narend Singh, Members of the media, Ladies and gentlemen Deputy Minister Singh and I welcome and thank you for joining us as we mark and reflect on the first 100 Days in office. Before...

Altera Infrastructure’s FPSO Petrojarl Kong and FSO Yamoussoukro are ready to leave for Côte d'Ivoire for phase 2 of Eni’s Baleine development project
WESTHILL, United Kingdom, July 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Altera Infrastructure celebrated the naming of its Floating Production Storage and Offloading vessel, FPSO Petrojarl Kong and its Floating Storage and Offloading vessel, FSO...

Minister Dio George: Draft intervention for Extra-Ordinary Committee of African Heads of State and Government on Climate Change Meeting
H.E Dr William Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya, and Coordinator of CAHOSCC; H.E. Mohamed Ould Cheikh Mohamed Ahmed Ould Ghazouani, President of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania and Chairperson of the African Union; Heads of State and...

Minister Dion George: Launch of SA National Parks Week 2024
Acting Premier of Limpopo and Acting MEC of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism, Ms Mavhungu Lerule-Ramakhanya Councilor Maeko, Executive Mayor of Waterberg District Municipality Councilor Swanepoel Executive Mayor Thabazimbi Local...

Minister Dion George: African Circular Economy Alliance (ACEA) Ministerial Briefing Dinner
Honourable Ministers, Distinguished Guests, Colleagues, Ladies, and Gentlemen, Good evening. It is an honour to be attending this event today, at such a critical moment for our continent and our planet. I would like to express my appreciation to...

Minister Dion George: Opening of session of 10th Special Session of African Ministerial Conference on the Environment
His Excellency, Mr. Seyoum Mekonen Hailu, State Minister of Planning and Development in charge of Environment and Climate Change and Population and Development of the Federal Republic of Ethiopia and President of the African Ministerial Conference...

Minister Dion George: 10th Special Session of AMCEN
His Excellency, Mr. Seyoum Mekonen Hailu, State Minister of Planning and Development in charge of Environment and Climate Change and Population and Development of the Federal Republic of Ethiopia and President of the African Ministerial Conference...

Fortuna extends Kingfisher deposit with drill intersect of 4.1 g/t Au over 15.3 meters at the Séguéla Mine, Côte d’Ivoire
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fortuna Mining Corp. (NYSE: FSM | TSX: FVI) is pleased to provide an update on its exploration program at the Séguéla Mine in Côte d’Ivoire. Paul Weedon, Senior Vice President,...

The Third International Summit on BDS Applications Kicked Off in Zhuzhou
ZHUZHOU, China, Oct. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The 3rd International Summit on BDS (Beidou Navigation Satellite System) Applications was held in Zhuzhou from October 24th-25th. With the theme of "Sharing the World, Sharing BDS," the Summit aims...

Deputy Minister Narend Singh leads delegation to United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (UNCBD COP 16), 21 Oct to 1 No
South Africa participates in UNCBD COP16 to advance global biodiversity agenda South Africa will participate in the 16th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (UNCBD COP 16), taking place...