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Ethiopian government is to widen access to healthcare services
MENAFN
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) The Ethiopian government has announced what it describes as major strides in widening access to healthcare services across the country. Speaking at a public health forum in Addis Ababa on Saturday, the country’s health minister, Mekdes...
Ethiopia announces GERD project completion
MENAFN
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Ethiopia has declared that the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), a massive hydropower project on the Blue Nile, has been completed after years of construction and disputes involving Egypt and Sudan, as stated by reports. The Prime...
President Cyril Ramaphosa participates in XVII Brics Summit in Brazil, 6 to 7 Jul
South African Government
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July 7, 2025
President Cyril Ramaphosa will, at the invitation of His Excellency Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, President of the Federative Republic of Brazil, attend the XVII BRICS Summit from 6 to 7 July 2025 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. BRICS is a political and...
Ethiopia Announces Completion of Its Grand Renaissance Dam
MENAFN
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Ethiopia has officially completed its Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), a monumental hydroelectric project on the Blue Nile, with preparations now in full swing for its grand unveiling in September. The announcement, made on...
Ethiopia Declares Completion of GERD
MENAFN
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Ethiopia has officially declared the finalization of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), a large-scale hydroelectric venture valued in the billions and constructed on the Blue Nile. This development marks a key milestone in a...
Egypt Doubts Ethiopia's Intentions in Nile Dam Negotiations
MENAFN
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Egypt raised concerns Thursday over Ethiopia’s true intentions regarding renewed discussions on its controversial dam project on the Nile, calling the offer for dialogue shallow and driven by political calculations. During a meeting with...
Russia welcomes Uganda as new BRICS partner
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia has officially welcomed Uganda as a BRICS partner country, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced on Wednesday during talks in Moscow with Ugandan Foreign Minister Jeje Odongo. Lavrov expressed enthusiasm for closer...
Russian Foreign Minister Attends BRICS Summit in Brazil
MENAFN
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrived in Brazil on Sunday to take part in the 17th BRICS summit, a key gathering of the economic bloc, which Russia helped establish. According to a Russian state news agency, Lavrov landed in Rio...
Local Roots, African Power. Premier Bet proudly announces Francis Ngannou as its Pan-African Brand Ambassador
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 8, 2025
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...
National currencies liberate BRICS from Western hassle
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov emphasized that using national currencies for trade offers BRICS nations a dependable alternative to Western financial systems, which can freeze transactions unexpectedly. This shift gained urgency...
Lavrov holds press conference during 17th annual BRICS summit
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held a press conference during the 17th annual BRICS summit, which began Sunday in Rio de Janeiro under Brazil’s rotating presidency. The summit centers on enhancing multilateral cooperation, global...
Russia’s fertilizer shipments to BRICS increase
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian fertilizer exports to BRICS countries have increased by over 60% in the last three years, with plans to boost production further to satisfy rising demand within the bloc, Andrey Guryev, President of the Russian Association of...
West utilizes wars to interrupt BRICS rise
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Western powers, particularly the United States, are instigating conflicts to maintain a crumbling unipolar world order and suppress the rise of BRICS, Bolivian President Luis Arce said in an interview with RT during the BRICS summit in...
Deputy Minister Alvin Botes: International Relations and Cooperation Dept Budget Vote 2025/26
South African Government
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July 4, 2025
Honourable House Chairperson, Honourable Minister Lamola and Deputy Minister Moraka, Chair of the Portfolio Committee on International Relations, Hon. Mahumapelo, Honourable Members, Director-General Zane Dangor and Members of the South African...
Media reports more African nations facing US visa prohibition
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(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...
Chinese President to Miss BRICS Summit for First Time
MENAFN
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN) China confirmed on Wednesday that President Xi Jinping will not be attending this month’s BRICS summit, marking the first time he will miss the annual gathering of major emerging economies. Instead, Premier Li Qiang will represent China...
The African Diaspora International Film Festival Returns To Washington D.C. With A Powerful Line-Up of Films this August
EIN Presswire
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July 2, 2025
Featuring 14 films from 14 countries, ADIFF DC 2025 offers a unique blend of award-winning dramas, eye-opening documentaries, and timeless classics. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The African Diaspora...
Ethiopia: Tens of thousands of people receive seeds and fertilizers in conflict-affected regions
International Committee of the Red Cross
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June 24, 2025
Overall, this humanitarian assistance should allow these communities to cultivate about 6,500 hectares of land, for an anticipated production of 17,000 metric tons of maize, haricots, beans, wheat, sorghum and teff, a small grain that is a staple...
International Black Heritage Month (IBHM) reveals its 2025 Changemaker List featuring Rihanna and Trevor Noah
EIN Presswire
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June 25, 2025
The 2025 Changemaker List also includes: business leader Mellody Hobson, award-winning tv show creator, Shonda Rhimes, actor/producer Kelsey Grammer and more... LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, June 25, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- International...
Russia Emphasizes BRICS Is Not Against Any Nation
MENAFN
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia reaffirmed on Monday that collaboration within the BRICS alliance “never has and never will be" aimed at any external countries. This declaration came as U.S. President Donald Trump issued a warning about possible new tariffs on...