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Reporter states Africa is West’s dumping ground for toxic fuel
(MENAFN) Nigerian investigative journalist David Hundeyin told RT that Western energy producers treat Africa as a dumping ground for dirty fuels that cannot be sold in their home markets. He highlighted a deliberate geopolitical strategy designed...

Zimbabwe advices S-Africa to fight US pressure
(MENAFN) Zimbabwe’s ruling party, ZANU–PF, has called on South Africa to resist pressure from the United States over a proposed bill that could grant President Donald Trump expanded authority to impose sanctions on African National Congress (ANC)...

Deputy Minister David Masondo: Africa Consultative Meeting
Director General for the Southern Africa Regional Development here at the African Development Bank, Dr Kennedy Mbekeani Advisor to the Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy at the African Union Commission, Mr Lufuno Mammburu Director of...

Russia’s Ex-President Voices Support for African Fight Against Neocolonialism
(MENAFN) Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has voiced robust support for African political parties actively combating neocolonialism, reaffirming Russia’s dedication to deepening political cooperation across Africa. In a message delivered...

U.S. Tariffs Threaten African Economies
(MENAFN) A Ghanaian economic analyst has warned that African nations are set to experience harmful effects due to the current tariff conflict instigated by the United States. Leslie Dwight Mensah, an economist affiliated with the Institute for...

Hands in Action, Hearts in Service: BASF South Africa & Partners Drive Lasting Community Impact on Nelson Mandela Day
Over 50 employees at BASF South Africa volunteered their time and skills to uplift communities in both Johannesburg and KwaZulu-Natal. SOUTH AFRICA, July 28, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In commemoration of Nelson Mandela Day 2025, an annual...

Neutron Engineering Expands Operations to West Africa Following Strategic Delegation to Côte d'Ivoire
Company Joins U.S.-Africa Business Center's May 2025 Delegation, Announces Key Investments in West African Market COLUMBIA, MD, UNITED STATES, July 28, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Neutron Engineering, a leading provider of innovative IT services...

Medvedev Commits to Deepening Political Ties with Africa
(MENAFN) Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has shown robust support for African political groups involved in the battle against neocolonialism, reiterating Russia’s dedication to bolstering political discussions and cooperation throughout...

National Commissioner General Fannie Masemola discusses crime combatting efforts in South Africa
The National Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS), General Fannie Masemola has met with all nine provincial commissioners for each province during a scheduled board of commissioners (BOC) meeting to discuss crime combatting...

Water and Sanitation on media accreditation for upcoming African Union - AIP Water Investment Summit
The Government of the Republic of South Africa, in partnership with the African Union - Continental Water Investment Programme (AU-AIP), invites members of the media wishing to cover the forthcoming African Union - AIP Water Investment Summit to...

Bio Usawa Biotechnology (Bio Usawa) Partners with DEK Vaccines Ltd (DEK) to Expand Access to Life-Saving Biopharmaceuticals Across Ghana and West Africa
KIGALI, Rwanda and SAN FRANCISCO and ACCRA, Ghana , July 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bio Usawa, a pioneering private biotechnology company committed to developing and manufacturing affordable, high‑quality monoclonal antibody therapies in Africa,...

South Africa Food Safety Testing Market to Garner $579.2 Million, Globally, By 2035 At 11.1% CAGR
South Africa Food Safety Testing Market by Type, Technology, Food Tested and Physical Parameters : Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2024-2035. WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, July 28, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- South africa food safety...

Nokia selected for Medusa subsea cable system to bring new connectivity across Europe and North Africa
Press Release Nokia selected for Medusa subsea cable system to bring new connectivity across Europe and North Africa The Medusa subsea cable is a new transformative, open-access infrastructure connecting North Africa and Europe with high-capacity...

Avril Biopharma acquires USP-Ghana assets, launches African vaccine manufacturing technology push
Pivoting Africa's resources to adapt to the new global pharma landscape. ACCRA, GHANA, July 27, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- U.S. biotechnology company Avril Biopharma said on Monday it has acquired the assets of United States Pharmacopeia (USP)...

Rwanda, Tanzania Seal Two Collaboration Pacts
(MENAFN) Rwanda and Tanzania formalized two new cooperation agreements on Saturday, signing memoranda of understanding to strengthen collaboration in agriculture and to establish a Tanzania Ports Liaison Office in Kigali, Rwanda’s capital. The...

Egypt Confirms Vast Support to Mali
(MENAFN) Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has assured Mali of comprehensive technical, logistical, and institutional backing to assist the country in regaining peace and stability. Mali, situated in West Africa, has grappled with persistent...

Ford Southern Africa Recalls Vehicles
(MENAFN) The Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (FMCSA) has issued a recall for 1,050 Ranger and Everest models in the region, prompted by a possible engine flaw that might cause the vehicles to shut off unexpectedly while in motion, the...

Africa Gathers to Shape Its Sustainable Future: 2026 Shared Value & ESG Summit Heads to Lagos
Business leaders, policymakers, changemakers to converge in Nigeria to explore inclusive growth, innovation, and ethical leadership for Africa’s next frontier. LAGOS, LAGOS, NIGERIA, July 25, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In May 2026, Africa’s...

Africa’s New Tourism Platform That Lets Travellers 'Name Their Budget'
A groundbreaking tourism platform designed to make exploring Africa both affordable and authentic. CAPE TOWN, WESTERN CAPE, SOUTH AFRICA, July 24, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Kiami Group (Pty) Ltd has officially launched Kiami, a groundbreaking...

Eramet: Increased focus on operational efficiency following a highly pressured H1 2025
Paris, 30 July 2025, 6:30 p.m. PRESS RELEASE Eramet: Increased focus on operational efficiency following a highly pressured H1 2025 Safety performance remained strong in H1 2025, with a Group TRIFR1 of 0.6 Adjusted EBITDA (excluding SLN)2 at...