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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...
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...
Rwanda sticks to US-arbitrated peace agreement but cautions against ‘tricks’
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Rwandan President Paul Kagame has reaffirmed his country's commitment to a US-mediated peace agreement aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo), while cautioning that Rwanda will...
Two Weeks Left to Apply for Disaster Assistance for South Texas Severe Storms and Flooding
FEMA
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July 9, 2025
AUSTIN, Texas – South Texas residents who have been affected by the March severe storms and flooding have two weeks left to apply for disaster assistance. Homeowners and renters in Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr and Willacy counties who were displaced or...
UN Applauds DR Congo, Rwanda Peace Deal
MENAFN
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June 28, 2025
(MENAFN) United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed approval of the peace accord brokered by the United States on Friday between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), signed in Washington, DC. "This Agreement is a...
Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers Open in Cheatham and Dickson Counties
FEMA
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July 9, 2025
Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers are now open in Cheatham and Dickson counties to assist Tennesseans who experienced damage or loss from the April 2-24 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding. Cheatham County: Kingston Springs...
Disaster Recovery Centers Opening in Camden, Iron Counties
FEMA
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June 27, 2025
Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) with FEMA Individual Assistance staff are opening in Camden and Iron Counties to help people affected by the March 14-15 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and wildfires. FEMA and the U.S. Small Business...
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...
Rwanda Reaffirms Commitment to Peace Deal
MENAFN
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Rwandan President Paul Kagame has reaffirmed his country's dedication to fulfilling its commitments under a peace agreement facilitated by the United States, aimed at resolving the ongoing strife in the Democratic Republic of the Congo...
MOTA 2025: Africa’s Mining Sector on the Brink of a New Strategic Pact
EIN Presswire
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July 7, 2025
Paris, July 4, 2025– For two days, Paris hosted a major gathering shaping the future of the Africa’s mining sector: 8th edition of Mining On Top Africa (MOTA). PARIS, PARIS, FRANCE, July 7, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Paris, July 4, 2025 – For...
Disaster Recovery Centers in Butler, Phelps Counties to Close
FEMA
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June 23, 2025
The Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) in Butler and Phelps counties are scheduled to close permanently. The Butler County DRC will close Wednesday, June 25 at 7 p.m. The Butler County DRC is located at: MPC World Impact Center Conference Center 727...
DR Congo Prolongs Cobalt Export Ban by Three Months
MENAFN
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June 22, 2025
(MENAFN) The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has prolonged its temporary ban on cobalt exports for an additional three months, attributing the extension to sustained high stockpiles both domestically and abroad. This extension follows an...
Disaster Recovery Center in Franklin County to Close June 20
FEMA
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June 21, 2025
The Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Franklin County will permanently close this Friday, June 20 at 7 p.m. The center is located at: First Baptist Church of Gray Summit 2705 Highway 100 Gray Summit, MO 63039 Open daily 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Help is...
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...
Deputy Minister Thandi Moraka: International Relations and Cooperation Dept Budget Vote 2025/26
South African Government
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July 4, 2025
Honourable Speaker / House Chair, Honourable Minister Lamola and Deputy Minister Botes, Chair of the Portfolio Committee on International Relations, Hon. Mahumapelo, Honourable Members, Senior Officials of DIRCO led by Director-General Zane...
ALPHAMIN PROVIDES Q2 2025 OPERATIONAL UPDATE/ FILES AMENDED CONSTITUTION
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 3, 2025
GRAND BAIE, MAURITIUS, July 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alphamin Resources Corp. (AFM:TSXV, APH:JSE AltX)( “Alphamin” or the “Company”) is pleased to provide an operational update as follows: Q2 2025 contained tin production of 4,106 tonnes...
Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers Open in Davidson, Dyer and Wilson Counties
FEMA
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July 1, 2025
Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers are now open in Davidson, Dyer and Wilson counties to assist Tennesseans who experienced damage or loss from the April 2-24 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding. The following recovery centers...
Disaster Recovery Center in Breckinridge County To Close Permanently; Help is Still Available
FEMA
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June 30, 2025
FRANKFORT, Ky. –The Disaster Recovery Center in Breckinridge County is scheduled to close permanently June 30 at 7 p.m. Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and...
Disaster Recovery Center in Calloway County To Close Permanently; Help is Still Available
FEMA
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June 30, 2025
FRANKFORT, Ky. –The Disaster Recovery Center in Calloway County is scheduled to close permanently June 30 at 7 p.m. Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and...