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Nigerian church criticizes elections of female archbishop Canterbury
(MENAFN) The Anglican Church of Nigeria has officially denounced the appointment of Sarah Mullally as the first female Archbishop of Canterbury, calling it incompatible with biblical teachings and Anglican tradition. Archbishop Henry Ndukuba,...

Minister Steve Letsike: International Day of Sign Languages
Thank you, Programme Director, Mr Julius Dantile Our Hosts, the Board and EXCO Team of the Pan South Africa Langauge Board under the leadership of the Board Chair, Prof Lolie Makhubu- Badenhorst Leaders and members of the Deaf community,...

Education Above All Foundation Tackles Climate Challenges Through Environmental Education Initiatives in Kenya
DOHA, QATAR, October 8, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As the world prepares for COP30, the 2025 United Nations Climate Change Conference set to take place in Belém, Brazil, there is a renewed global urgency to empower young people with the...

WaterConnect’s first development agreement targets water infrastructure in Kenya.
Kansas City, MO / Nairobi, Kenya, Oct. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WaterConnect, the project development company founded by Water.org, has signed its first project development agreement with consortium partners Haskoning, RebelGroup, Private...

RegulatingAI Leads Global Dialogue on Democratic AI Governance at OGP Summit
Global leaders at the OGP Summit unite to advance a people-centered AI governance framework emphasizing democracy, accountability, and citizen participation. VITORIA- GASTEIZ, SPAIN, October 7, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- At the Open Government...

Deputy President Paul Mashatile: 2025 Edition of Invest in Senegal Forum
Remarks by Deputy President of Republic of South Africa, His Excellency Paul Mashatile at the 2025 Edition of the Invest in Senegal Forum, Dakar Your Excellency Bassirou Diomaye Faye, President of the Republic of Senegal; Your Excellency Ousmane...

Global Storytelling Takes Center Stage at the DaVinci International Film Festival this week at The Grove in Los Angeles
The 7th Annual DaVinci International Film Festival (DIFF) returns to Southern California, at AMC Theaters in the Grove in Los Angeles, this week, screening Nawi LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, October 6, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The DaVinci...

Kenya Sees 5.0 Percent Growth in Q2 Economy
(MENAFN) Kenya’s economy expanded by 5.0 percent in the second quarter of 2025, marking an increase from the 4.6 percent growth recorded in the same period last year, according to a report released Tuesday by the Kenya National Bureau of...

The World Alliance of International Financial Centers concludes its Annual General Meeting in Germany.
The World Alliance of International Financial Centers (WAIFC) concludes its Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Frankfurt. FRANKFURT, GERMANY, September 29, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The AGM returned to Europe for the first time since 2018....

Transcript of Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan's Wrap Up Interview with Singapore Media during the 80th Session of The United Nations General Assembly High Level Week in New York,28 September 2025
TRANSCRIPT OF MINISTER FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS DR VIVIAN BALAKRISHNAN'S WRAP-UP INTERVIEW WITH SINGAPORE MEDIA DURING THE 80TH SESSION OF THE UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY HIGH-LEVEL WEEK IN NEW YORK, 28 SEPTEMBER 2025 Minister Vivian Balakrishnan:...

Kenya reaffirms industrial leadership at ARISE IIP-KENYA Investment Forum '25 with Vipingo SEZ launch and landmark deals
The ARISE IIP-Kenya Investment Forum concluded with the laying of the foundation stone for the Vipingo Special Economic Zone. VIPINGO, KILIFI, KENYA, September 18, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Kenya reaffirmed its role as a leading hub for...

Kenya issues arrest warrant for UK solider accused for killing Kenyan woman
(MENAFN) Kenya’s High Court has issued an arrest warrant for a British soldier accused of killing Kenyan woman Agnes Wanjiru, paving the way for potential extradition from the UK. Justice Alexander Muteti granted the warrant on Tuesday following a...

Minister Thembi Simelane holds bilateral meeting with Executive Director of UN-Habitat
On Friday, 12 September 2025, Minister of Human Settlements, Ms Thembi Simelane, held a bilateral meeting with the Executive Director of UN-Habitat, Ms Anacláudia Rossbach, on the margins of the Urban Twenty (U20) Mayors Summit held in Sandton,...

Split screen: Governor Newsom launches new international climate partnerships as Trump unleashes unhinged UN rant
The Governor announced a partnership between California and Brazil to scale up cooperation on climate, clean energy, cutting pollution, and job-creating climate opportunities. The new partnership comes ahead of the UN’s Global Climate Change...

Prime Minister Carney meets with President of Kenya William Ruto
CANADA, September 22 - Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, met with the President of Kenya, William Ruto, on the margins of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly. Prime Minister Carney thanked President Ruto for Kenya’s...

Benmak Virtual Assistants Launches Global Affiliate Program Empowering Professionals to Earn Recurring Income
A timely opportunity to earn sustainable, recurring income by referring clients to Benmak Virtual Assistants’ wide range of professional digital services. NAIROBI, KENYA, October 10, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Benmak Virtual Assistants, a...

Deputy Minister Narend Singh: Launching of Biopanza at opening of second African Biotrade Festival
Programme Director, Director-General of the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Ms Nomfundo Tshabalala Director-General of the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition, Mr Simphiwe Hamilton Director-General of the...

Irvine, CA Non-Profit to Host 'Celebration of Impact,' Event Honoring Kenyan Women & Children w/ Ambassador Ezra Chiloba
Celebrating Resilience: Kenyan Women's Journeys from Poverty to Prosperity Through Fair Trade, Unveiled in Irvine with Ambassador Ezra Chiloba IRVINE, CA, UNITED STATES, September 16, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Baskets and Beads Kenya, a leading...
ACGME-I Announces Recipients of the 2026 ACGME International Awards
Chicago, Illinois, US, Sept. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ACGME International (ACGME-I) proudly announces the winners of the 2026 ACGME International Awards. These awards celebrate individuals who have shown extraordinary dedication to graduate...

Somalia seeks to boost East African relations by teaching Swahili
(MENAFN) Somalia plans to add Swahili, the widely spoken language of East Africa, to its national education curriculum, the president announced. Currently, English serves as the primary language of instruction in secondary schools, while Arabic is...