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Minister Gwede Mantashe: Mineral and Petroleum Resources Dept Budget Vote 2025/26
South African Government
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July 3, 2025
House Chairperson, Speaker of the National Assembly, Honourable Thoko Didiza Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Honourable Mikateko Mahlaule Deputy Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Ms Phumzile...
France Transfers Its Fourth Military Site to Senegal
MENAFN
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN) France has officially transferred control of its fourth military site to Senegal, according to a statement issued by the French Embassy in Dakar. The handover, which took place on Tuesday, saw the Inter-Armed Transmission Station in...
A new MEI study highlights the importance of micro-entrepreneurs in supplying drinking water to poorer neighbourhoods in Ivory Coast
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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May 2, 2025
MONTREAL, May 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- An informal network of small private operators ensures an essential supply of drinking water in some of the poorer neighbourhoods of Abidjan, the capital of Ivory Cost, shows a new study conducted by the...
President Cyril Ramaphosa concludes Working Visit to Republic of Côte d’Ivoire
South African Government
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May 13, 2025
President Cyril Ramaphosa has on Monday 12 May 2025, concluded his Working Visit to the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire. The visit centred on the 12th edition of the Africa CEO Forum, which was held under the theme, “Can a New Deal Between State and...
President Cyril Ramaphosa undertakes Working Visit to Côte d’Ivoire, 12 to 13 May
South African Government
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May 12, 2025
President Cyril Ramaphosa will, at the invitation of His Excellency Alassane Ouattara, President of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire, undertake a Working Visit to Côte d’Ivoire. The visit is centred on the 12th edition of the Africa CEO Forum,...
Ivorian Men Arrested for International “Sextortion” and Money Laundering Scheme Resulting in Minor’s Death
The U.S. Attorney's Office District of Puerto Rico
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May 9, 2025
Four men in Côte d’Ivoire have been arrested on criminal charges relating to their role in an international “sextortion” scheme that targeted thousands of victims, including minors, throughout the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, France,...
Sylvain Côté named Vice President, International Development and Projects Lead at EXP
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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April 28, 2025
MONTREAL, April 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EXP, a global engineering, architectural, design and consulting firm, is proud to announce the promotion of Sylvain Côté, Eng., MGC, to Vice President, International Development and Projects Lead....
Russia Seeks Expanding Trade with Africa
MENAFN
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Africa is emerging as a crucial market for Russian exporters, offering substantial untapped opportunities for trade growth and investment, according to the vice president of the Russian Export Center (REC). In her address at the...
Court Removes Ivorian Opposition Leader from Election List
MENAFN
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April 23, 2025
(MENAFN) A court in Ivory Coast has ruled to remove the primary opposition leader from the electoral list, declaring him ineligible to run in the presidential election set for October. The Court of First Instance of Abidjan-Plateau stated that...
Ivorian Court Rules Opposition Leader Ineligible for Election Race
MENAFN
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April 23, 2025
(MENAFN) A court in Ivory Coast has ruled that the country’s main opposition leader, Tidjane Thiam, is ineligible to run in the upcoming presidential election, ordering his removal from the electoral roll. The Abidjan-Plateau Court of First...
Åsmund Grøver Aukrust, Minister of International Development for Norway Joins GCA Advisory Board
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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April 24, 2025
Washington DC, USA, April 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) is pleased to announce that Åsmund Grøver Aukrust, Minister of International Development for Norway formally accepted an invitation to serve on GCA’s...
President Hilda Heine of the Marshall Islands Joins GCA Advisory Board
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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March 12, 2025
Rotterdam, March 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) today announced that H.E. Dr. Hilda Heine, President of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, has joined its Advisory Board. President Heine, widely respected as a...
Fifty Governments Stand Firm on the Drive for Economic Resilience
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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April 16, 2025
Rotterdam, the Netherlands, April 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) today hosted an inaugural Ambassadors’ Forum galvanizing global support for accelerating adaptation at speed and at scale. The event, hosted at...
NJ Ayuk Supports Ivory Coast's Energy Initiatives, Emphasizing Local Benefits
EIN Presswire
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December 31, 2024
SOUTH AFRICA, December 31, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Ivory Coast, Abidjan Ivory Coast is making significant progress in the oil and gas industry, according to Mr. Nj Ayuk, Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber (AEC). Ayuk highlighted...
Minister Angie Motshekga: Debate on events in DRC
South African Government
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February 17, 2025
The Speaker/Chairperson Ministers and Deputy Ministers Members of Parliament Ladies and Gentlemen Allow me to thank the Speaker for allowing us time and space to debate this very important and yet tragic matter which attracted a lot of public...
Fortuna updates Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources for the Séguéla Mine, Côte d'Ivoire
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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December 10, 2024
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fortuna Mining Corp. (NYSE: FSM | TSX: FVI) is pleased to announce updated Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources at its Séguéla Mine with the discovery of over 500,000 gold ounces of...
November 2024: A Month of Radiance for Côte d'Ivoire in London
EIN Presswire
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December 2, 2024
November marked a turning point in Côte d'Ivoire's strategy, positioning the country as a key player through its culture, gastronomy, tourism and diplomacy. LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, November 30, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- November...
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...
Minister Dion George attends 10th special session of AMCEN in Côte D'ivoire, 3 to 6 Sept
South African Government
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September 4, 2024
The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment, Dr Dion George, will participate in the 10th Special Session of the African Ministerial Conference on the Environment (AMCEN), taking place from 3-6 September 2024 in Abidjan, Côte...
Life for Relief and Development (LIFE) Provides Essential Medical Aid to Ghana and the Ivory Coast
EIN Presswire
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October 30, 2024
Life for Relief and Development (LIFE) provides medical supply for communities in Ghana and the Ivory Coast, filling a gap in the healthcare sector SOUTHFIELD, MI, UNITED STATES, October 30, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The lack of medical aid is...