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African Union is worried about US deportation deal with Rwanda, Uganda
MENAFN
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September 2, 2025
(MENAFN) The African Union’s rights body expressed concern on Monday regarding agreements between the United States and African nations, including Rwanda and Uganda, that facilitate the transfer of deportees to those countries, according to...
Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan's Remarks at the Opening Ceremony of the 5th Singapore-Africa Ministerial Exchange Visit, 26 August 2025
Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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August 26, 2025
Minister Vivian Balakrishnan: Honourable Ministers, Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, a warm welcome to Singapore – a tropical island, a tiny city-state in the heart of Southeast Asia. We are launching the fifth edition of the Singapore-Africa...
The 2026 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation wants applications from Engineers and Innovators in Rwanda
EIN Presswire
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August 28, 2025
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, August 28, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Royal Academy of Engineering has launched its 2026 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation with a special call out to engineers and innovators in Rwanda. The Africa Prize for...
Uganda, Rwanda and Burundi: January to June 2025 Facts & Figures
International Committee of the Red Cross
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August 28, 2025
In the first half of 2025, the humanitarian landscape was shaped by multiple crises affecting millions worldwide. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) focused on addressing the consequences of armed conflicts and other situations of...
5th Singapore-Africa Ministerial Exchange Visit (SAMEV), 26 - 28 August 2025
Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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August 25, 2025
Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan will host the 5th Singapore-Africa Ministerial Exchange Visit (SAMEV) from 26 to 28 August 2025. SAMEV is a biennial platform hosted by Singapore since 2014 to strengthen links and encourage the...
$62 Million Tonnes of E-Waste, 500% Surge in Mineral Demand: Saudi Arabia and ITU Launch Global Toolkit at GSR25
EIN Presswire
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September 3, 2025
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA, September 3, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The world generated an estimated 62 million tonnes of electronic waste in 2022, yet only 22.3% of it was formally collected and recycled, according to the Global E-waste Monitor 2024...
Congolese-American Diaspora Condemns Kenyan President Ruto’s Goma Appointment as a Threat to Peace and Sovereignty
EIN Presswire
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August 23, 2025
Forum of Congolese Intellectuals Abroad (FICE) Highlights International Law Violations and Calls for U.S. Support to Protect Peace Efforts HUNTERSVILLE, NC, UNITED STATES, August 23, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Forum of Congolese...
Senegal's leader states Africa has “all it needs” to become self-sufficient in food
MENAFN
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September 2, 2025
(MENAFN) Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye stated on Monday that Africa has the potential to feed the entire planet, emphasizing that youth must play a central role in transforming the continent’s agricultural sector, according to reports....
Amnesty International accuses rival forces in DRC of committing ugly crimes
MENAFN
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August 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Amnesty International has accused rival forces in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo of carrying out severe human rights violations, including gang rapes, executions without trial, and kidnappings, according to findings released...
Amnesty International Reveals Egregious War Crimes in Eastern DR Congo
MENAFN
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August 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Amnesty International released a damning report Wednesday accusing armed groups in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo of egregious human rights violations, including gang rapes, summary executions, and abductions. The human rights...
Rwanda Seals Deal with U.S. to Take in Up to 250 Migrants
MENAFN
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August 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Rwanda has secured a deal with the United States to accept as many as 250 migrants, underscoring its enduring dedication to aiding displaced individuals and fostering their reintegration, a government official announced Tuesday. "Nearly...
Rwanda approves migrants deported from US
MENAFN
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August 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Rwanda has agreed to receive migrants deported from the United States, Reuters reported Monday, citing a government spokesperson. In exchange, Kigali will receive financial support from Washington, though the amount has not been...
Rwanda Accepts Receiving U.S. Deportees
MENAFN
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August 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Rwanda has consented to receive up to 250 individuals expelled from the United States, according to an announcement made by the government on Tuesday. The East African country now joins other African nations—Eswatini and South Sudan—in...
Rwanda makes deal with US to take in deported migrants
MENAFN
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August 5, 2025
(MENAFN) Rwanda has reached an agreement with the United States to accept migrants deported from American soil, Reuters reported on Monday, citing a government spokesperson. In return, Washington will provide Kigali with a financial grant, though...
Great American Media Creates Must-Read Book Lists to Ignite Passion for Reading and Authentic, Values-Based Storytelling
EIN Presswire
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September 3, 2025
Great American Media Creates Must-Read Book Lists to Ignite Passion for Reading and Authentic, Values-Based Storytelling WASHINGTON, DC, DC, UNITED STATES, September 3, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In a world hooked on screens and struggling with...
Uganda Committed to U.S. Deportee Agreement
MENAFN
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September 1, 2025
(MENAFN) Uganda has reaffirmed its commitment to a deportee agreement signed with the United States, despite widespread criticism both domestically and internationally, a top government official stated on Monday. Deputy Solicitor General Charles...
Eden Gordon Media Amplifies Voices of Global Faith Leaders Advancing the Gospel in the World's Most Dangerous Regions
EIN Presswire
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September 2, 2025
Eden Gordon Media Amplifies Voices of Global Faith Leaders Advancing the Gospel in the World's Most Dangerous Regions WASHINGTON, DC, DC, UNITED STATES, September 2, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Eden Gordon Media is proud to spotlight and amplify...
American Society of Landscape Architects Announces 2025 Professional Awards
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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September 2, 2025
Washington, D.C., Sept. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) announced its 2025 Professional Awards. Thirty-five Professional Award winners showcase innovation and represent the highest level of...
UN SECRETARY-GENERAL APPOINTS MASAI UJIRI AS SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS ADVOCATE
EIN Presswire
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August 28, 2025
Masai Ujiri, Giants of Africa co-founder & former Raptors president, named UN SDG Advocate ahead of the 80th UN General Assembly. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, August 28, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Ahead of the 80th Session of the United...
Pain Clinics Promote Medicolegal Collaboration According To New Research; Olumuyiwa Bamgbade, Salem Pain Clinic, Canada
EIN Presswire
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August 25, 2025
Pain Clinics are Bridging Healthcare, Law, and Public Safety; Olumuyiwa Bamgbade, Salem Pain Clinic, BC, Canada SURREY, BC, CANADA, August 25, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As healthcare, law, and societal safety become increasingly interconnected,...