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DRC files criminal complaint against Apple in Europe over conflict minerals in electronics

Brussels, January 24 (RHC)-- Belgium appointed a judge this week to investigate a criminal complaint brought last month by the DRC against Apple in France and Belgium, accusing the tech giant of using conflict minerals in their supply chains.  Over 200 …

European investors explore Rwanda’s green bond market

Rwanda Sees Record Increase in Foreign Private Capital

5 Kigali, Rwanda – September 21, 2018: A slow shutter shot of traffic on a sunny morning in Kigali city centre Rwanda is attracting more investment from international businesses, with a significant rise in Foreign Private Capital (FPC) inflows with …

Uganda receives mpox vaccines from EU

Mpox Vaccines at Entebbe Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The European Commission has delivered 10,000 doses of the MVA-BN® vaccine to Uganda to support the country’s response to the ongoing mpox outbreak. The consignment that arrived in Uganda Tuesday …

WSU students travel through Europe to explore war, division and nationalism

For many, nationalism has become a political buzzword, an abstract term often stripped of its complexity. Though what is widely understood is its link to violence, war, terrorism, genocide and revolution are all motivated or justified with nationalistic …

Financial trouble at Dutch federation sees major cut-back in presence for Rwandan World Championships

The Dutch Cycling Federation (KNWU) has become the second European federation to announce it will send a reduced squad to the 2025 UCI Road World Championships in Rwanda due to budget restraints and the cost of the first-ever African World Championships.  …

Killer Axel Rudakubana's church-going parents and their links to the Rwandan genocide: How father fought for army that ...

Southport killer Axel Rudakubana was personally linked through his parents to the Rwandan genocide, an event that is said to have fascinated him.  The 18-year-old, who today pleaded guilty to the murder of three girls at a dance class in Southport on day …

Why Rwanda Is “Proud To Welcome” The African School Of Governance

1 An artistic impression of the African School of Governance (ASG), which will be located in Kigali. Until a mere five days ago, uttering the words, African School of Governance, which already has a catchy acronym, ASG, would have been met with blank …

EU special rep for Great Lakes visits Tanzania

TANZANIA: THE European Union Special Representative (EUSR) for the Great Lakes Region Johan Borgstam, is currently visiting Tanzania, following his visits to several other countries including Burundi, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Rwanda, Angola, …

Paul Collier: ‘Africa has a good 15-year window for manufacturing’

Paul Collier is a British economist who directs the Centre for the Study of African Economies at the University of Oxford and is a professor of Economics and Public Policy at the Blavatnik School of Government. In June 2024 he published Left Behind: A New …

Mozambican opposition leader says fight is 'far from over'

Venancio Mondlane, Mozambique's opposition leader, says he has no plans to join President Daniel Chapo's new governmentMozambique is enduring one of the biggest political challenges after Mondlane's refusal to concede to Chapo triggered …

A legacy of violence and healing: remembering the 1949 Durban Riots

SELVAN NAIDOO and KIRU NAIDOO “Violence happens when we don’t know what to do with our suffering”. - Parker J Palmer. Throughout history violence of any kind is often preceded by conditions of human torment through a protracted period of conducive …

EUROTRASH Thursday: PEZ Loses A Good Friend & Tour Down Under Action

Today is a very sad EUROTRASH as we say good-bye to a very special friend – Ed Hood, who passed away on Sunday evening. As the road season gets going we have the first three stages of the Santos Tour Down Under with videos, reports and results. TOP STORY: …

Mpox: Africa recorded 5842 cases and 38 deaths in two weeks

"MPox is not over, there is an increasing trend in some countries that requires a renewed commitment to a stronger and more united front against the disease," warned the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), at a …

Super Eagles miss CAF’s top five favourites to win AFCON

• Cote d’Ivoire, Benin Republic, Angola, Morocco, Tanzania lead contenders • Lookman among top five stars to watch in Morocco The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has ruled out the Super Eagles among the top five favourite teams to watch in this …

Our 2025 Goal to Drive Change, Development Through Peace Building — Amafibe

Like several other organisations, Peace Ambassadors Agency in partnership with Davdan Peace and Advocacy Foundation a non-governmental organisation dedicated to the advancement of unity and peaceful coexistence, has rolled out its plan for the year 2025, …

Majority of Britain’s illegal migrants live in London, data shows

The majority of Britain’s illegal migrants live in London, according to the most recent research carried out by a public body in the UK. The study, commissioned by Sir Sadiq Khan, the mayor of London, estimated there were 674,000 undocumented people in the …

Africa again on alert as mpox cases on the rise, including 38 deaths

Thursday, January 23rd 2025 - 22:50 UTC “Mpox remains a serious public health emergency in Africa,” CDC Africa's Director warned The African Union's (AU) public health agency released an advisory Thursday noting that 5,842 cases of mpox (formerly …

International News Briefs for Thursday, January 23, 2025

HAVANA TIMES – Here are the top international news stories compiled by Democracy Now on Thursday January 23, 2025. Trump Revokes 6-Decades-Old Ban on Discrimination in Federal Contracting Jan 23, 2025 President Trump has expanded his crackdown on diversity …

Navigating Brazil’s High Interest Rates and Growth Challenges with EBC Financial Group’s Expert Insights

BRAZIL, January 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Brazil’s economy is undergoing a pivotal period, with growth expected to decelerate from 3.2% in 2024 to approximately 2.2% in 2025, according to the World Bank. Inflation continues to hover near the …

Navigating Brazil’s High Interest Rates and Growth Challenges with EBC Financial Group’s Expert Insights

BRAZIL, January 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Brazil’s economy is undergoing a pivotal period, with growth expected to decelerate from 3.2% in 2024 to approximately 2.2% in 2025, according to the World Bank. Inflation continues to hover near the …

Navigating Brazil’s High Interest Rates and Growth Challenges with EBC Financial Group’s Expert Insights

BRAZIL, January 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Brazil’s economy is undergoing a pivotal period, with growth expected to decelerate from 3.2% in 2024 to approximately 2.2% in 2025, according to the World Bank. Inflation continues to hover near the …

Navigating Brazil’s High Interest Rates and Growth Challenges with EBC Financial Group’s Expert Insights

BRAZIL, January 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Brazil’s economy is undergoing a pivotal period, with growth expected to decelerate from 3.2% in 2024 to approximately 2.2% in 2025, according to the World Bank. Inflation continues to hover near the …

The European Magazine releases its Cybersecurity Focus Supplement, featuring insights from Information Security Forum

Leads with Steve Durbin, Chief Executive of Information Security Forum, on how businesses must adapt to geopolitical risks and cyber threats. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, January 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The European Magazine has released its …

Global Tax Market Assessment 2025: Insights to Master the Changing Landscape of this Pivotal Year for Tax

MOUNT PLEASANT, SC, UNITED STATES, January 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Introducing the 11th Annual Global Tax Market Assessment (GTMA), brought to you by TaxTalent, TaxSearch, TaxForce, and BPA. This collaborative report delivers forward- …

Diane F. Grannum Introduces a Comprehensive Guide to Enhance Pre-K Programs

NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, January 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Educators, parents, and caregivers passionate about shaping the formative years of young children now have a crucial new resource. Diane F. Grannum’s book, Creating The …

National Mental Health Alliance Day: San Juan, Puerto Rico

SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO, January 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Join us in San Juan, Puerto Rico at the National Mental Health Alliance Day as we provide presentations on the following topics: Mental Health, Addiction, Fentanyl, and Human …

First Quarter Sees Multiple Regional, Virtual Events Set for Family Enterprise USA, Policy and Taxation Group in 2025

Event Attendees Hear from Tax Policy Experts on Challenges Facing Family Businesses, Family Offices, and Successful Individuals; New Research Unveiled WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Family Enterprise USA …

Zaino Hall & Farrin LLC Congratulates Strigari on New Role

Frank Strigari to become V.P. of External Affairs at AEP Ohio COLUMBUS, OH, UNITED STATES, January 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Zaino Hall & Farrin LLC (“ZHF”), an Ohio-based boutique law firm that represents clients before government …

KAUFMAN LEGAL GROUP’S JOSEPH GUARDARRAMA NAMED A LEADER OF INFLUENCE

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, January 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Boutique political and government law firm Kaufman Legal Group announced today that Joseph Guardarrama has been recognized as a “Leaders of Influence: Minority Attorneys” by …

USHBC Supports Passage of the Laken Riley Act

WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, January 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC) commends bipartisan members of Congress for passing the Laken Riley Act. The USHBC has consistently called for the rapid …

YOLO TV Introduces The Rise On The Go, A Mobile Outdoor TV Solution

Portable, weatherproof, daylight-bright TV. Available in 115", 158", and 202" inches. DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, January 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- YOLO TV, proudly introduces The Rise On The Go, a mobile outdoor TV designed …

OpiAID Strongly Supports $500 Billion Stargate Initiative and the Role of AI in the Future of Healthcare

Tech CEO Highlights AI’s Transformative Potential in Revolutionizing Healthcare and Addiction Recovery WILMINGTON , NC, UNITED STATES, January 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- OpiAID, an AI-powered data science company focused on combating the …

ATLANTIC ROUTE and SPAIN: Record number of arrivals on Canary Islands in 2024 ― New NGO report reveals shocking scale of ...

23rd January 2025 | News The number of recorded irregular arrivals on the Canary Islands reached an all-time record in 2024. A new NGO report has revealed that at least 10,457 people died or disappeared trying to reach Spain via maritime routes in 2024. …

Balkan Route: NGO warning about Frontex data showing major fall in irregular crossings ― Agreement on Frontex deployment ...

The Italian Consortium of Solidarity has called for ‘careful’ reading of new data from the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex) that shows a significant decrease in the number of irregular crossings on the Western Balkan route in 2024. The EU …

Training Seminar on Pact on Migration and Asylum

The European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE) is organising an in-person training seminar on the legislative instruments of the Pact on Migration and Asylum on 5-6 March 2025 in Brussels. Objective The aim of this 1.5 day training seminar is to …

Chairperson-in-Office Elina Valtonen presents Finland’s 2025 priorities to OSCE Permanent Council

VIENNA, 23 January 2025 — Upholding OSCE principles and supporting Ukraine were core messages from OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Finland’s Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen at the inauguration of the 2025 Finnish Chairpersonship during the OSCE Permanent …

SEIU Local 2 and GDI reach Tentative Agreement in Halifax

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia, Jan. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SEIU Local 2, the union representing 300 GDI Integrated Facility Services workers in the Halifax Regional Municipality, has reached a tentative agreement with the employer. A ratification vote has …

NCLA Amicus Brief Asks Fifth Circuit to Uphold Jury-Trial Rights in FDIC Enforcement Cases

Washington, D.C., Jan. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The New Civil Liberties Alliance has filed an amicus curiae brief in Burgess v. Whang, urging the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit to uphold a preliminary injunction stopping the Federal …