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Cameroon opposition nominee alleges his win in presidential voting
(MENAFN) Cameroon’s opposition presidential candidate Issa Tchiroma Bakary declared on Tuesday that he had won the country’s presidential election, held on Sunday. In a televised address to his supporters, Tchiroma described the outcome as an...
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Opposition Leader Declares Victory in Cameroon’s Presidential Race
(MENAFN) Issa Tchiroma Bakary, a prominent opposition leader in Cameroon, has proclaimed himself the winner of the country’s presidential election held on October 12. He called on the long-standing incumbent, Paul Biya, to acknowledge his loss....
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Cameroon’s election could extend President decades-long hold on power
(MENAFN) Cameroonians are preparing to vote Sunday in a presidential election that could extend President Paul Biya’s decades-long hold on power. The 92-year-old leader, one of the world’s oldest and longest-serving heads of state, is seeking an...
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China’s rising robotics industry holds vast potential for BRI cooperation: industry reps
Beijing, China, Oct. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In Beijing's Olympics landmark "Ice Ribbon" National Speed Skating Oval, humanoid robots came to life this week at the inaugural World Humanoid Robot Games (WHRG) - delivering dance routines,...
Funding for WHO gets to its lowest level in fifteen years
(MENAFN) Global health financing has dropped to its lowest point in 15 years as the United States and several European nations scale back foreign aid, raising concerns among health experts about the world’s preparedness for future pandemics,...
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Cameroon, Chad Seal Military Cooperation Agreement
(MENAFN) Cameroon and Chad have formalized a new military cooperation agreement designed to reinforce security measures along their shared border, according to an announcement by Cameroon's Ministry of Defense on Wednesday. The accord was signed...
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Caribbean Stories Take Center Stage as the African Diaspora International Film Festival (ADIFF) Returns to New York
Now entering its 33rd edition, ADIFF continues its mission to expand cultural awareness and spotlight diverse voices within the global African diaspora. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, October 20, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The African Diaspora...
Toledo Zoo’s 125 Years of Impact Symposium Brings Global Conservation Voices Together
Renowned scientists, wildlife leaders, and conservation innovators unite in Toledo for a three-day international event, Oct. 21–23 TOLEDO, OH, UNITED STATES, October 20, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Toledo Zoo’s 125 Years of Impact Symposium...
Seven soldiers get murdered in assault by Boko Haram in Nigeria
(MENAFN) Seven Nigerian soldiers were killed in an assault carried out by the Boko Haram terrorist group in the northeast of the country, according to media reports on Saturday. The attack targeted military personnel in Konduga, Borno state,...
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Cameroonians Head to Polls as Presidential Vote Kicks Off
(MENAFN) Cameroonians headed to the polls early Sunday as voting began nationwide in a high-stakes presidential election, with tensions running high in the country’s conflict-hit Anglophone regions. Polling stations opened at 8 a.m. local time...
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On Period Action Day, CA nonprofit helped fight Period Poverty
Menstrual hygiene kits help girls manage their period LIVERMORE, CA, UNITED STATES, October 12, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Global Uplift Project (TGUP) has helped more than 118,000 girls manage their period so they can stay in school. The...
On Period Action Day, CA nonprofit helps fight Period Poverty in Uganda
Menstrual hygiene kits help girls manage their period LIVERMORE, CA, UNITED STATES, October 8, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Global Uplift Project (TGUP) is helping more than 16,000 girls in Uganda manage their period so they can stay in...
Trade and gender group discusses implementation of 2025-2026 Work Plan
The Work Plan 2025-2026 of the Informal Working Group on Trade and Gender (IWG (INF/TGE/W/10/REV1) seeks to translate members' shared commitments to gender equality in trade into actions. The co-chairs recalled that the new Work Plan builds on the...
DG Okonjo-Iweala: WTO “has important tools worth preserving”
The General Council meeting opened with a moment of silence for Carlos Perez del Castillo, the former Ambassador of Uruguay to the WTO who passed away in August. General Council chair Saqer Abdullah Almoqbel (Saudi Arabia) noted that Mr. Perez del...
On Period Action Day, CA nonprofit helps fight Period Poverty in Kenya
Menstrual hygiene kits help girls manage their period LIVERMORE, CA, UNITED STATES, October 6, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Global Uplift Project (TGUP) is helping more than 80,000 girls in Kenya manage their period so they can stay in school....
DG Okonjo-Iweala welcomes calls of support for WTO, urges meaningful MC14 outcomes
DG Okonjo-Iweala said that during her recent mission to New York to attend the UN General Assembly, leaders, ministers and stakeholders all expressed sentiments of support for the organization. "I was heartened by the amount of unwavering support...
Liver Cancer Rates Continue to Rise - Know Your Risks
Washington, D.C., Oct. 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today is the start of Global Liver Institute’s annual #OctoberIs4Livers campaign, a global effort to raise awareness about liver cancer and unite patients, caregivers, and advocates in driving...
Turkish Furniture Exports Gain Momentum in Africa, Asortie Among Leading Contributors
Turkey strengthens its position in Africa’s growing furniture market, with Asortie delivering projects in over 15 countries across the continent. ISTANBUL, ISTANBUL, TURKEY, September 29, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Furniture exports from Turkey...
WTO members prepare to advance e-commerce discussions as MC14 approaches
The facilitator of the Work Programme on Electronic Commerce, Ambassador Richard Brown of Jamaica, in summing up, noted that a group of members expressed at the meeting their intention to submit a draft ministerial text. Several members said they...