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Sokam Holdings Sarl CEO Elphine Kakudji Celebrates U.S.-DRC Relations at President Trump’s Election Day HQ
EIN Presswire
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November 8, 2024
Sokam Holdings Sarl CEO Elphine Kakudji Celebrates U.S.-DRC Relations at President Trump’s Election Day HQ WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, November 8, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Von Batten-Montague-York, L.C. is proud to announce that Ms. Elphine...
President Cyril Ramaphosa offers condolences in aftermath of DRC boat tragedy
South African Government
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October 8, 2024
On behalf of the Government and people of South Africa, President Cyril Ramaphosa offers his deep condolences to the Government and people of the Democratic Republic of Congo following a boating tragedy on Lake Kivu. It is estimated 80 people have...
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...
FEMA is Still Here for New Mexicans even as Ruidoso DRC Permanently Closes Today
FEMA
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October 19, 2024
The State of New Mexico and FEMA will permanently cease operation of the Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) at the Horton Complex in Ruidoso today. But FEMA is not leaving New Mexico, as the agency continues working with the New Mexico Department of...
Island Pond Disaster Recovery Center to Close October 12, New DRC to Open in Newport October 16
FEMA
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October 11, 2024
In coordination with state and local partners, we will be permanently closing the Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Island Pond at 6 p.m. on Saturday, October 12, 2024. This center is currently open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturdays at:...
UN Raises Alarm as Global Displacement Hits Unprecedented Peak
MENAFN
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June 22, 2025
(MENAFN) More than 122 million people are currently uprooted worldwide, forced to escape conflicts they did not initiate and climate disasters they did not create, only to face tightening borders, shrinking humanitarian aid, and weakening global...
Rome Summit Reveals EU, Italy Initiative
MENAFN
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June 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen jointly led a conference in Rome on Friday, centered on advancing strategic funding for Africa, where they revealed collaborative EU-Italy deals...
Italy, EU to make strategic invesments in Africa
MENAFN
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June 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen co-led a summit in Rome on Friday dedicated to boosting strategic investments in Africa, unveiling shared agreements valued at €1.2 billion...
Dr. Christina Rahm of DRC Ventures Debuts New Merci Dupre Clothiers Collection at New York Fashion Week
EIN Presswire
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September 12, 2024
Cutting-Edge Enviremware Fabrics at the core of a new Fashion Collection Spanning the Continents of the Globe at ELYSIAN Catwalk Furbaby Fashion Show NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, September 12, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- New York Fashion Week...
59th session of the Human Rights Council on gender equality and the rights of women and girls
Government of Slovenia
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June 16, 2025
SLOVENIA, June 16 - This year's session of the UN Human Rights Council will focus on gender equality and the prevention of discrimination and violence against women and girls. The Council will also address a number of other key issues, including...
Days Before Bonn, Women Political Leaders & Experts Call for Global Solutions To Counter Government Inaction on Climate
EIN Presswire
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June 13, 2025
Global experts demanded an end to fossil fuel extraction and highlighted solutions and strategies to address the climate crisis and democratic backsliding CA, UNITED STATES, June 13, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- On June 11th, women climate leaders...
China Lends to Africa Amid Debt Concerns
MENAFN
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Nearly half of the top 20 nations with the greatest financial obligations to China are located in Africa—11 in total. This reflects China’s active involvement in addressing the continent’s developmental challenges, especially in the area...
Tensions Disrupt Congo Peace Talks
MENAFN
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May 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Combat was once again observed on Monday in South Kivu province of the Democratic Republic of Congo, even as diplomatic efforts continue in Qatar. Hostilities erupted in the mineral-rich and mountainous Fizi area, where eyewitnesses...
Red Cross empties Congolese troops from rebel controlled city
MENAFN
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May 4, 2025
(MENAFN) The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is coordinating the evacuation of hundreds of disarmed Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) soldiers, police officers, and their families from areas under the control of the M23 rebel...
Violence Erupts in Congo Amid Qatar Peace Negotiations
MENAFN
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May 5, 2025
(MENAFN) Despite ongoing peace negotiations in Qatar, clashes erupted Monday in the Democratic Republic of Congo's South Kivu province. Eyewitness accounts detailed an attack in the mineral-rich Fizi region, where Twirwaneho and Red Tabara rebels,...
Minister Angie Motshekga: Defence and Military Veterans Dept Budget Vote 2025/26
South African Government
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July 10, 2025
House Chairperson Deputy Ministers of Defence and Military Veterans, Chairpersons and Members of the Portfolio Committee on Defence and Military Veterans and the Joint Standing Committee on Defence, Honourable Members, Acting Secretary for...
Media reports ‘drunken’ Congolese soldier murdering colleagues in altercation
MENAFN
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) A soldier from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), allegedly under the influence of alcohol, fatally shot at least five of his fellow troops in North Kivu province, local media reported. The shooting took place on Tuesday morning...
Ukraine’s Children of War and the Helpers: Live Webinar to Feature Firsthand Stories from Ukrainian Teens, Humanitarians
EIN Presswire
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June 10, 2025
Common Man for Ukraine co-founders and Ukrainian teens to join June 18 live discussion moderated by Clinton Global Initiative's Ukraine Action Network leader PLYMOUTH, NH, UNITED STATES, June 10, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Tens of thousands of...
SADC Troop Withdraws from DR Congo
MENAFN
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April 30, 2025
(MENAFN) The Southern African Development Community (SADC) initiated the phased removal of its peacekeeping forces from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on Tuesday, as reported by undisclosed sources. The troops are making their way overland...
FEMA Assistance May Be Available to Help with Rent
FEMA
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July 10, 2025
ST. LOUIS – If you don’t have a safe place to live because of recent disasters in Missouri, you can apply for FEMA Assistance to help you pay for alternate temporary housing. To request assistance to help with rent, homeowners and renters need to...