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The 6th ISWAS 2024 Takes Place Successfully in Benin
ABOMEY-CALAVI, Benin, Nov. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The 2024 Sixth International Symposium on West African Studies (6th ISWAS), themed "Digital Technology Enabled Economic and Social Development in West Africa", opened in Benin on Nov. 20,...

Supporting children's health in Benin and Togo
In Benin and Togo, UN Volunteers with the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) support access to health, education, and better living conditions for children. Ahouéfa Fernande Agossou, Rose Koudori Tao, and Mawouli Aimée Van-Lare are three...

“Light drives development!”: Electricity supply to Sèmè-Kpodji in Benin means Fatima Hounkanrin can keep her shop open till late at night
Night has fallen on Sèmè-Kpodji, a lively town on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean, in south-east Benin. Many of the city’s residents are still busy working, including Fatima Hounkanrin, 30, who runs a small shop selling tomatoes, pepper, soap,...

NIPES Announces 2025 Global Engineering & Science Award Winners
MA, UNITED STATES, June 10, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The National Institute of Professional Engineers and Scientists (NIPES) proudly announces the recipients of the 2025 NIPES Global Engineering & Science Awards, honoring excellence across...

NCDF Unveils Multi-Sector Programs to Power Nigeria’s Sustainable Future
From affordable housing to venture funding and clean energy partnerships, NCDF is leading a new era of inclusive national development. ABUJA, NIGERIA, April 30, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Nigerian Capital Development Fund (NCDF), Nigeria’s...

The European Magazine Announces Award Winners 2025
The European Magazine has announced the recipients of their 2025 awards who have won titles up to this point in the year. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, April 11, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The European is proud to announce the final full list of...

Cooling Herbs to Beat Summer Heat
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Sagist Group Triumphs at Milan Design Week 2025 with Prestigious Award
Sagist Group, led by award-winning architect Metin Durmaz, won the prestigious "Best Luxury Furniture Decoration Award," setting new standards in design. MILAN, ITALY, April 13, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Milan Design Week 2025, one of the...

Minister Fajon calls for stronger action and return of abducted Ukrainian children at Luxembourg meeting
SLOVENIA, April 14 - At the meeting, ministers discussed the escalating situation in Ukraine, where Russian attacks are intensifying, the number of casualties continues to rise and there is still no ceasefire agreement in sight. Minister Fajon...

NIPES Announces 2025 Global Engineering & Science Award Winners
PITTSFIELD , MA, UNITED STATES, April 8, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The National Institute of Professional Engineers and Scientists (NIPES) proudly announces the recipients of the 2025 NIPES Awards, honoring excellence in engineering, science,...

Minister Fajon: EU's partnership with Togo is vital for regional security and stability
SLOVENIA, April 9 - "Security and stability are the cornerstones of economic progress and development. The EU sees Togo as an important partner that plays an essential role in ensuring security in the Sahel. It will continue to help tackle the...

NIPES Announces 2025 Global Engineering & Science Award Winners
PITTSFIELD, MA, UNITED STATES, March 31, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The National Institute of Professional Engineers and Scientists (NIPES) proudly announces the recipients of the 2025 NIPES Awards, honoring excellence in engineering, science,...

Regional WTO SPS workshop for French-speaking Africa concludes in Rabat
The event aimed to enhance the officials' knowledge and implementation of transparency obligations under the SPS Agreement and to strengthen coordination efforts at national and regional levels. The SPS Agreement addresses food safety and animal...

WTO members call for urgent action on cotton trade challenges, declining LDC participation
At the DGCFMC meeting on 28 November, WTO Deputy Director-General Jean-Marie Paugam congratulated Benin and the International Cotton Advisory Committee for successfully hosting and organizing World Cotton Day 2024 on 7 October. He particularly...

Mary's Meals Impact Report Shows Multiple Benefits of School Feeding Program
Mary's Meals Annual Impact Report reveals multiple benefits for children’s health and education in countries facing acute and crisis levels of food insecurity. BLOOMFIELD, NEW JERSEY, UNITED STATES, July 30, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Global...

Spiro Highlights Commitment to Sustainable Development Goals at COP Event in Baku
NAIROBI, KENYA, December 5, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Spiro, Africa's largest electric vehicle (EV) company, is proud to announce its participation in the COP 29 event in Baku, where showcased its commitment to the United Nations Sustainable...

Supporting transparent and inclusive elections in the Central African Republic
Angeline Kidiga is a 39-year-old woman from Kenya. She is a UN Volunteer Electoral Officer and joined MINUSCA in 2022 to support electoral operations. Angeline has overseen the distribution of electoral materials to some of the most remote areas...

DG Okonjo-Iweala at World Food Forum: Trade is vital for ensuring food security
The Director-General recalled the strengthened partnership between the WTO and the FAO in the areas of food and agriculture. She highlighted the WTO's ongoing efforts to update trade rules, stressing that the multilateral trading system must be...

REAL RPG Meteorite Kingdom Project launches on September 22nd, 2024
Bangkok, Thailand, Sept. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Meteorite Kingdom Project “REAL RPG” Platform launches today, introducing a revolutionary concept that combines gaming with real-world systems. This new platform brings to life the idea that...

FALANA AND JEUNE LIO SET TO PERFORM AT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSEMBLY IN ABIDJAN, CÔTE D'IVOIRE ON OCTOBER 9-10
Presented by Global Citizen and Bridgewater Associates, in partnership with the Government of Côte d'Ivoire and Harith General Partners JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA, October 2, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Falana and Jeune Lio are set to perform at...