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Michigan-Cameroon Partnership Creates Opportunities for Women Entrepreneurs and Economic Growth Across Two Continents
EIN Presswire
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June 18, 2025
Historic MoU signing opens new markets for Michigan businesses while driving capacity building in Cameroon DETROIT, MI, UNITED STATES, June 18, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The groundbreaking Memorandum of Understanding signed between the Michigan...
Russian fertilizer leading firm increases ship-outs to Africa
MENAFN
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian fertilizer giant Uralchem has announced plans to significantly increase its fertilizer exports to Africa, aiming to reach 5 million metric tons annually by 2030. CEO Dmitry Konyaev revealed the target during the 'Russia-Africa...
South-South Cooperation for Sustainable Development to host forum on Ancestral Wisdom for Environmental Protection
EIN Presswire
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June 30, 2025
The Cartagena Forum will culminate in a UN Declaration marking UNESCO’s Decade of Indigenous Languages. CARTAGENA DE INDIAS, COLOMBIA, June 30, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The South-South Cooperation for Sustainable Development (SSCC) is proud to...
Project Financing and Key Long Lead Contracts Confirm Schedule for First Bauxite Shipment in 1H 2026
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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June 26, 2025
Highlights Credit facility secured from AFG Bank Cameroon (~US$140M), together with proceeds from the recent option exercise by Eagle Eye Asset Holdings Pte Ltd (EEA) (A$15.8M), has paved the way for the purchase of long lead items and appointment...
Members explore technology transfer case studies, patent information, trade-related IP data
World Trade Organization
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June 27, 2025
Discussions at the meeting saw a high level of engagement by delegations. Members highlighted how voluntary technology transfer to developing economies can boost innovation, productivity and development, drawing on sectoral case studies. They also...
Agriculture on launch of 2nd phase of Africa Phytosanitary Programme
South African Government
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June 24, 2025
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC), in collaboration with the Government of South Africa, represented by the Department of Agriculture, launched the second...
Agriculture on Train-the-Trainer Conference strengthening Africa’s phytosanitary systems
South African Government
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June 23, 2025
The National Plant Protection Organisation of South Africa (NPPOZA) in the Department of Agriculture (DoA) is hosting a Train-The-Trainer Conference to discuss agricultural plant disease identification and prevention. Furthermore, the conference...
Russian largest fertilizer producer plans to expand exports to Africa
MENAFN
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June 23, 2025
(MENAFN) Uralchem, a leading Russian fertilizer manufacturer, has revealed plans to significantly increase its fertilizer exports to Africa, aiming to supply 5 million metric tons annually by 2030. The announcement was made by the company’s CEO,...
Russian fertilizer company increases ship-outs to Africa
MENAFN
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June 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Uralchem, one of Russia’s leading fertilizer producers, has announced plans to significantly increase its fertilizer exports to Africa, aiming to reach 5 million metric tons annually by 2030. The company’s CEO, Dmitry Konyaev, outlined...
Members advance Bosnia and Herzegovina’s WTO accession negotiations closer to conclusion
World Trade Organization
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June 19, 2025
The Chair of the Working Party, Ambassador Anita Pipan of Slovenia, said the meeting was an opportunity to “inject fresh momentum into Bosnia and Herzegovina's accession process, which is now in its 26th year and is technically advanced.”...
Shaping a New Platform for Global Growth Discussed at Open Dialogue within SPIEF-2025
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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June 20, 2025
MOSCOW, RUSSIA, June 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The session "Shaping a New Platform for Global Growth", based on the results of the Open Dialogue of the Russia National Centre, opened the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum business...
Media reports more African nations face US visa prohibition
MENAFN
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June 19, 2025
(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...
Italian Science Fiction Writer Roberto Quaglia Participates in SPIEF-2025
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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June 19, 2025
MOSCOW, RUSSIA, June 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The St. Petersburg International Economic Forum is in Russia from June 18 to 21. Among the participants is Italian writer and publicist Roberto Quaglia, holder of the title of Europe's best science...
International Forum of Ministers of Education starts in Russia
MENAFN
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) The 3rd International Forum of Ministers of Education, titled “Shaping the Future,” officially opened on Wednesday in Kazan, the capital of Russia’s Tatarstan Republic. The two-day event has brought together top education officials from...
WTO members review six regional trade agreements, discuss transparency issues
World Trade Organization
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June 17, 2025
The Committee considered the following Agreements: The Chair of the Committee, Ambassador José Valencia of Ecuador, noted that 61 RTAs in force have still not been notified to the WTO up to 2 June 2025 — up from 58 RTAs on the previous list. The...
African Nations Witness US Visa Ban
MENAFN
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States is reportedly preparing to widen its controversial travel limitations to encompass nationals from 36 additional countries, according to a report by a news agency over the weekend, which referenced a confidential...
Africa wants to partner with Russia for AI
MENAFN
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June 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Representatives from several African countries have called for greater collaboration with Russia on technology and artificial intelligence, emphasizing the need for an approach that resonates with their unique development goals. The...
Participants in IFD Agreement step up outreach and needs assessments for developing members
World Trade Organization
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June 12, 2025
Parties to the IFD Agreement highlighted progress in assisting developing and least-developed country members with needs assessments aimed at helping them prepare for implementation of the Agreement. Participants also reaffirmed their commitment...
At Working Party meeting, Uzbekistan affirms focus on concluding WTO accession by MC14
World Trade Organization
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June 13, 2025
Led by Deputy Prime Minister Khodjaev, the high-level Uzbek delegation in Geneva included the Special Representative of the President on WTO issues and Chief Negotiator for WTO Accession, Azizbek Urunov, and other senior government officials....
DDG Hill: WTO members’ engagement vital to unlocking the benefits of digital trade
World Trade Organization
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June 10, 2025
In her closing remarks, DDG Hill noted that digital technologies were powering the global economy, including international trade. Citing WTO data, she highlighted the dynamic growth of digitally delivered services exports, which in 2024 accounted...