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Benin Bus Crash Leaves 27 Dead, 16 Missing

(MENAFN) At least 27 people have been confirmed dead and 16 remain unaccounted for following a deadly bus crash in central Benin early Sunday, local authorities reported. The vehicle, which was carrying 52 passengers, veered off course and fell...

CoinEx Charity Expands Its “Bridge to Hope” Mission with Starlink Deployment at the Philippines’ PDEA Academy

CAVITE, Philippines, Oct. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CoinEx Charity, the global philanthropic arm of CoinEx, has successfully deployed a Starlink satellite internet unit at the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Academy, located within...

Agriculture negotiations Chair reports on prospects for progress ahead of MC14

Ambassador Hussain told members he had held consultations on market access, domestic support and export restrictions on food as well as on food procurement at administered prices for developing economies' public stockholding (PSH) programmes, and...

Gabon President’s Party Commands Key Legislative Election

(MENAFN) Gabon’s Democratic Union of Builders (UDB), the party of President Brice Oligui Nguema, has claimed a dominant victory in the country’s recent legislative elections, capturing 102 of the 145 National Assembly seats, according to official...

South Africa Secures Place in 2026 FIFA World Cup

(MENAFN) South Africa secured their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a decisive 3-0 victory against Rwanda on Tuesday night at Mbombela Stadium in Mpumalanga Province. The win was sealed thanks to goals from Thalente Mbatha, Oswin Appollis,...

Gabon leader’s party wins majority of parliamentary seats

(MENAFN) Gabon’s President Brice Oligui Nguema’s Democratic Union of Builders (UDB) party secured a commanding majority in the National Assembly, winning 102 of 145 seats in the country’s recent legislative elections, according to government...

UDB Secures Parliamentary Majority in Gabon’s Elections

(MENAFN) The Democratic Union of Builders (UDB), the political party aligned with Gabonese President Brice Oligui Nguema, has secured a commanding majority in the country's parliamentary elections. As reported on Tuesday by a state-run newspaper,...

Benin rejects allegations of backing Western terror networks

(MENAFN) Benin has strongly denied accusations that it is collaborating with Western countrires to support terrorist activities aimed at undermining the stability of Niger and the broader Sahel region. This area has been contending with extremist...

Benin Denies Allegations of Aiding Terrorism

(MENAFN) Benin has firmly denied accusations suggesting that it is collaborating with Western nations to provide sanctuary to terrorists in an attempt to undermine Niger and the broader Sahel area. This region has been enduring a persistent...

Netherlands Returns Benin Bronzes to Nigeria

(MENAFN) The Netherlands has given back 119 cultural relics to Nigeria, which include sculptures of people and animals, decorative plaques, ceremonial ornaments, and a historically significant bell. These pieces were taken from Nigeria more than...

On World Food Day, Mary’s Meals Underscores a Proven Solution to Child Hunger and Poverty

BLOOMFIELD, NJ, UNITED STATES, October 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- World Food Day (Oct. 16) and the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty (Oct. 17) mark the founding of the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization and spotlight...

Morocco International Mining Congress & Exhibition 2025: Showcasing Africa’s Most Attractive Mining Jurisdiction

The 2nd Morocco Mining Conference, IMC 2025, will be held on 24–26 Nov in Marrakech, uniting leaders for talks, exhibitions, site visits, and more. MARRAKECH, MOROCCO, June 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- IMC 2025, the second edition of the...

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...

CoinEx Charity Connects IFRI in Benin to High-Speed Internet via Starlink, Advancing Digital Equity through the “Bridge to Hope” Initiative

HONG KONG, May 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As the digital divide continues to pose significant challenges to educational development across many parts of Africa, CoinEx Charity is actively advancing its global philanthropic initiative, “Bridge to...

CoinEx Charity’s Starlink Program Lands in Benin, Connecting Students to a “Network of Knowledge”

ABOMEY CALAVI, Benin, April 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- At the National Water Institute (INE) of the University of Abomey-Calavi in Calavi, Benin, limited internet connectivity has long hindered academic and research development. As a key center...

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: Benin is an extremely valuable partner for the EU in West Africa

SLOVENIA, April 7 - “Benin is an extremely valuable partner for the EU in West Africa. This is reflected in our cooperation in various fields – from security, trade and green energy to infrastructure and human capital. We recognise and support...

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,...

Regula Reaches 15,000 ID Templates in Its Industry’s Largest Database, Revealing New Document Trends

RESTON, Va., March 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Regula, a global developer of forensic devices and identity verification solutions, now has 15,000 templates in its identity document template database, the most comprehensive in the world. This...

Visium Technologies, Inc. Issues Letter to Shareholders

Strategic Contracts Establish Foundation for Expansion in High-Growth Emerging Markets Across South America and Africa Visium Technologies, Inc. (OTCMKTS:VISM) FAIRFAX, VA, UNITED STATES, October 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Visium...