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US lawmakers want to block IMF assistance to Central Africa

(MENAFN) US lawmakers have introduced a bill to prevent International Monetary Fund (IMF) support for certain Central African countries in response to a controversial regulation imposed by local fiscal authorities on foreign oil companies. The...

Trump sells US weapons to African presidents

(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump has called on African nations to increase their defense budgets and purchase more American-made weapons, which he described as “the best military equipment anywhere in the world by far.” Trump made these remarks...

OTC Markets Group Welcomes BW Energy Limited to OTCQX

NEW YORK, April 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM), operator of regulated markets for trading 12,000 U.S. and international securities, today announced BW Energy Limited (Oslo Bors: BWE; OTCQX: BWERY, BWEFF), a...

Ousted African President Gets Relocated to Angola

(MENAFN) Ousted Gabonese leader Ali Bongo and his immediate family have been freed from house arrest and flown to Angola, according to African Union (AU) Chairperson Joao Lourenco. The development took place shortly after Lourenço, who also serves...

Trump Urges Africa to Boost Spending on U.S. Arms

(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump has called on African heads of state to increase their defense budgets and purchase more American-made weapons, asserting they are “the best military equipment anywhere in the world by far.” His comments were...

Local Roots, African Power. Premier Bet proudly announces Francis Ngannou as its Pan-African Brand Ambassador

LEEDS, United Kingdom, July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Premier Bet, the leading sports betting and online casino brand, currently operating in over 20 African markets is pleased to announce the renewal and expansion of its partnership with...

VAALCO Energy, Inc. Enters Into New $300 Million Revolving Credit Facility

HOUSTON, March 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VAALCO Energy, Inc. (NYSE: EGY; LSE: EGY) (“Vaalco” or the “Company”) announced that it has entered into a new revolving credit facility (“the new facility”) with an initial commitment of $190 million...

Silicon Valley Technology Consultancy Tackles Challenging Middle East, African Markets

Catalyst Business Solutions is a technology & digital transformation service provider headquartered in San Jose, California, with a strong global presence through 10+ subsidiaries across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). This global...

Media reports more African nations facing US visa prohibition

(MENAFN) The United States is reportedly preparing to broaden its controversial visa restrictions to include citizens from 36 more countries—25 of which are in Africa—according to an internal State Department memo cited by The Washington Post over...

Morocco International Mining Congress & Exhibition 2025: Showcasing Africa’s Most Attractive Mining Jurisdiction

The 2nd Morocco Mining Conference, IMC 2025, will be held on 24–26 Nov in Marrakech, uniting leaders for talks, exhibitions, site visits, and more. MARRAKECH, MOROCCO, June 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- IMC 2025, the second edition of the...

CBP intercepts back-to-back bushmeat at Detroit Metro Airport

ROMULUS, Mich. — U.S. Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists encountered potentially disease ridden bushmeat twice within one week at Detroit Metropolitan Airport late last month. CBP PHOTO - U.S. Customs and Border Protection...

New $15 million initiative launched to catalyse sustainable investment in the Congo Basin

New York, Geneva, Nairobi, 29 May 2025 – A new initiative in one of the world’s most vital ecosystems – the Congo Basin – aims to unlock nature-positive, climate-resilient business opportunities for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises...

New $15 million iInitiative launched to catalyse sustainable investment in the Congo Basin

New York, Geneva, Nairobi, 29 May 2025 – A new initiative in one of the world’s most vital ecosystems – the Congo Basin – aims to unlock nature-positive, climate-resilient business opportunities for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises...

Army ruler secures presidential election in African nation

(MENAFN) Gabon’s transitional leader, General Brice Oligui Nguema, has secured the presidency with an overwhelming 90.35% of the vote, according to provisional results released by Interior Minister Hermann Immongault on Sunday. This marks the...

VAALCO Schedules First Quarter 2025 Earnings Release and Conference Call

HOUSTON, April 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VAALCO Energy, Inc. (NYSE: EGY; LSE: EGY) (“Vaalco” or the “Company”) today announced the timing of its first quarter 2025 earnings release and conference call. The Company will issue its first quarter...

VAALCO Energy, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2024 Results

HOUSTON, Nov. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VAALCO Energy, Inc. (NYSE: EGY, LSE: EGY) ("Vaalco" or the "Company") today reported operational and financial results for the third quarter of 2024. Third Quarter 2024 Highlights and Recent Key Items:...

Plant Medicine Track at Psychedelic Science 2025 Spotlights Ancestral Wisdom, Indigenous Sovereignty, and Being in Right Relationship

• From Peyote conservation to Religious Freedom, the Plant Medicine Track honors ancestral traditions, uplifts Indigenous leadership, and promotes ethical and reciprocal relationships with the stewards of these sacred medicines. • Featuring voices...

Media reports more African nations face US visa prohibition

(MENAFN) The United States intends to widen its controversial travel restrictions to citizens from 36 additional countries, with 25 of them located in Africa, according to an internal State Department memo reported by The Washington Post over the...

US Lowers Diplomatic, Development Engagement in Africa

(MENAFN) The United States is significantly scaling back its diplomatic and development efforts in Africa, leading to increasing worries about the future of the region’s progress in health, education, and economic growth. This reduction in...

U.S. Slashes Development Programs in Africa

(MENAFN) The United States is significantly scaling back its development and diplomatic efforts in Africa, causing growing concerns about the region’s future in areas like health, education, and economic growth. A leaked executive order from the...