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Africa’s Environment Ministers call for the establishment of legally binding protocol on drought management
UN Environmental Program
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September 13, 2024
07 September, Abidjan - African Environment Ministers meeting in Abidjan have called for the establishment of a legally binding protocol on drought management under the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), with a special focus on...
Agriculture negotiations Chair reports on prospects for progress ahead of MC14
World Trade Organization
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June 25, 2025
Ambassador Hussain told members he had held consultations on market access, domestic support and export restrictions on food as well as on food procurement at administered prices for developing economies' public stockholding (PSH) programmes, and...
Fortuna intersects 14.2 g/t Au over 16.8 meters at the Kingfisher prospect, Séguéla Mine, Côte d’Ivoire
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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September 10, 2024
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 10, 2024 (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. Séguéla Mine exploration highlights Paul...
Four Delaware Men Charged with International “Sextortion” and Money Laundering Scheme
The U.S. Attorney's Office District of Puerto Rico
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September 9, 2024
Between Aug. 20 and Sept. 5, four Delaware men were arrested and/or self-surrendered in Delaware on federal charges relating to an alleged international “sextortion” scheme that targeted thousands of victims throughout the United States, Canada,...
Speak Up Africa galvanizes private sector engagement to accelerate malaria-elimination efforts in Africa
EIN Presswire
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May 14, 2025
The Change the Story campaign and report amplifies the voices of women and girls and mobilizes the African private sector to accelerate malaria elimination. ABIDJAN, IVORY COAST, May 14, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- On the sidelines of the Africa...
Port Connect Africa 2025: The Premier Conference Transforming Africa's Trade & Port Infrastructure
EIN Presswire
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March 24, 2025
Global Industry Leaders Unite in Ivory Coast to Unlock Investment Opportunities, Foster Innovation, and Drive the Future of Maritime Trade in Africa ABIDJAN, IVORY COAST, March 24, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The inaugural PortConnect Africa...
Tunisia’s IOM Repatriates Hundreds of Undocumented Migrants in Urgent Push
MENAFN
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June 1, 2025
(MENAFN) On Saturday, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Tunisia announced it successfully coordinated the voluntary repatriation of 379 undocumented migrants back to their home countries on Tuesday and Thursday. The group...
S-African leader plans on meeting Trump
MENAFN
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May 14, 2025
(MENAFN) South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced plans to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump to address concerns surrounding the recent relocation of 49 Afrikaners to the United States under claims of persecution. The issue gained...
World’s top cocoa producer warns rates increase in reply to US tariffs
MENAFN
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April 23, 2025
(MENAFN) Ivory Coast, the world’s largest cocoa producer, has threatened to raise cocoa prices in retaliation to new U.S. tariffs introduced by President Donald Trump, Reuters reported on Thursday. The 21% tariff — the highest rate imposed on any...
U.S. Chamber of Commerce and Côte d’Ivoire Chamber of Commerce and Industry Reaffirm Partnership to Strengthen U.S.-Ivoirian Business Ties
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
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May 14, 2025
Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire — The U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s U.S.-Africa Business Center and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Côte d’Ivoire (CCI-Côte d’Ivoire) have reaffirmed their Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) partnership to deepen...
Russia increases wheat shipments to Africa as France loses ground
MENAFN
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May 31, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia has significantly increased its grain exports to Africa during the current agricultural season, making major gains in markets once dominated by European suppliers, particularly France. According to Ilya Ilyushin, head of Russia’s...
CBP’s Baltimore Field Office Recovered 250 Stolen Vehicle Exports during 2024
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
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May 8, 2025
BALTIMORE – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in the Baltimore Field Office continue to combat transnational criminal organizations that profit on the international trade in stolen vehicles. CBP officers here intercepted 250 stolen...
Cocoa Prices Sour 20 Percent Amid Supply Concerns, Weather Conditions
MENAFN
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May 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Cocoa prices have surged by over 20% in May, rebounding to over $11,000 per ton after experiencing a sharp decline earlier this year. The price had dropped more than 34% to $7,613 per ton, but has since recovered some ground. Though...
On Mother’s Day, Celebrate Mom with $0-Fee BOSS Money Transfers
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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May 1, 2025
Newark, NJ, May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BOSS Money, the remittance and payments brand of IDT Corporation (NYSE: IDT), today announced promotional $0-fee international money transfers for new and existing customers on Mother’s Day. “BOSS Money...
Cocoa Prices Rise After Supply, Demand Shifts
MENAFN
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May 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Cocoa prices have surged over 20 percent in May after experiencing significant drops earlier this year, now rising above USD11,000 per ton. Initially, the price plummeted more than 34 percent, falling to USD7,613 per ton before gradually...
Fish Fund Steering Committee advances work on Call for Proposals, welcomes new members
World Trade Organization
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May 20, 2025
The agreement on next steps brings the Steering Committee closer to opening its first Call for Proposals. The Fund will receive funding requests for project grants that will support developing and least developed country (LDC) members to implement...
CÔTE d’IVOIRE AMBASSADOR TOURÉ BRINGS TOGETHER BUSINESS, CULTURAL, AND EDUCATIONAL LEADERS FOR DEVELOPMENT DISCUSSION
EIN Presswire
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February 5, 2025
Delegation to travel to Côte d'Ivoire in May 2025. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, February 5, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Côte d'Ivoire has experienced remarkable economic growth since 2012, driven by advancements in infrastructure, education,...
Fortuna Completes Divestiture of Yaramoko Mine and Provides Updated 2025 Production and Cost Guidance
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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May 13, 2025
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...
VAALCO Energy, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2025 Results
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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May 8, 2025
HOUSTON, May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VAALCO Energy, Inc. (NYSE: EGY, LSE: EGY) (“Vaalco” or the “Company”) today reported operational and financial results for the first quarter of 2025. First Quarter 2025 Highlights and Recent Key Items:...
Members discuss possible cotton breakthrough ahead of MC14, World Cotton Day 2025
World Trade Organization
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May 14, 2025
Deputy Director-General Jean-Marie Paugam, who chaired the 43rd Round of Consultations of the Director-General's Consultative Framework Mechanism for Cotton (DGCFMC), drew members' attention to the latest meeting of the Steering Committee of the...