Press Releases

Agriculture on launch of 2nd phase of Africa Phytosanitary Programme

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC), in collaboration with the Government of South Africa, represented by the Department of Agriculture, launched the second...

Agriculture on Train-the-Trainer Conference strengthening Africa’s phytosanitary systems

The National Plant Protection Organisation of South Africa (NPPOZA) in the Department of Agriculture (DoA) is hosting a Train-The-Trainer Conference to discuss agricultural plant disease identification and prevention. Furthermore, the conference...

Itafos Announces Results Of 2025 Annual General Meeting Of Shareholders

HOUSTON, June 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Itafos Inc. (TSX-V: IFOS) (“Itafos” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that all items of business were approved at its annual general meeting of shareholders held today (the “Meeting”). At the...

Itafos to Present at the Sidoti Small Cap Conference

HOUSTON, June 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Itafos Inc. (TSX-V: IFOS) (the “Company”) announced today that it will present at the Sidoti Small Cap Conference at 4:00 PM EDT on Thursday, June 12, 2025. Register here to attend the virtual event:...

Russia holds Islamic diplomatic forum

(MENAFN) The city of Kazan in Russia recently hosted the 9th Forum of Young Diplomats of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), coinciding with the 16th Russia–Islamic World: KazanForum, a major event aimed at boosting economic cooperation...

Israeli Ambassador Flees Senegal Campus Amid Pro-Palestine Protest

(MENAFN) Israel’s ambassador to Senegal, Yuval Waks, was compelled to exit Cheikh Anta Diop University (UCAD) in Dakar on Tuesday after student-led demonstrations erupted in response to his visit, according to video clips circulating widely on...

BRVM, Africa50 Finalize Deal to Drive West Africa's Infrastructure Growth

(MENAFN) A new agreement was finalized on Tuesday between the Bourse Regionale des Valeurs Mobilieres (BRVM) and investment platform Africa50 to enhance infrastructure financing across West Africa. This collaboration will harness capital markets...

African presidents plan on attending Russia’s Victory Day parade

(MENAFN) Seven African heads of state are expected to attend the Victory Day parade in Moscow on May 9, marking 80 years since the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany in World War II, as reported by Izvestia. Among the invited leaders are...

Russia, African countries host boxing tournament

(MENAFN) A boxing tournament featuring athletes from Russia and the Sahel region of Africa was held in Niger on Friday to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in World War II. The event, organized by the NGO 'Niger–Russia Together Hand in...

Putin praises wartime relations, historic trade with Egypt

(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin praised the enduring wartime relationship and record trade with Egypt during a meeting with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi at the Kremlin on Friday. He described Egypt as one of Russia’s “key...

UNESCO strengthens the protection of African World Heritage

Since 2018, the number of African sites on the World Heritage List has risen from 93 to 108. Today, UNESCO is supporting the remaining 11 non-represented African countries to prepare new nominations while mentoring the next generation of heritage...

Global vehicle-smuggling ring revealed in Africa

(MENAFN) An international car-smuggling operation involving vehicles stolen from Europe and Canada has been uncovered in West Africa, according to Afrique-sur7 on Sunday. Interpol's joint initiative, dubbed Operation ‘Safe Wheels’, led to the...

Russia-Africa forum indorses resistance against neocolonialism

(MENAFN) The State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO) in Moscow recently hosted the first Russia-Africa Forum of Young Diplomats, bringing together representatives from over 20 nations. The forum's central theme was the fight against...

US Lowers Diplomatic, Development Engagement in Africa

(MENAFN) The United States is significantly scaling back its diplomatic and development efforts in Africa, leading to increasing worries about the future of the region’s progress in health, education, and economic growth. This reduction in...

U.S. Slashes Development Programs in Africa

(MENAFN) The United States is significantly scaling back its development and diplomatic efforts in Africa, causing growing concerns about the region’s future in areas like health, education, and economic growth. A leaked executive order from the...

Presidents of Azerbaijan and Germany made press statements

AZERBAIJAN, April 2 - From Umaro Sissoco Embaló, President of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau His Excellency Mr. Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Mr. President, Dear Brother. On the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan, it is...

Itafos Confirms Declaration of Special Dividend

HOUSTON, April 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Itafos Inc. (TSX-V: IFOS) (the “Company”) confirms its previously announced declaration of a CAD$0.05 per share special cash dividend approved by its Board of Directors on March 19, 2025, payable on...

Itafos Announces Restricted Share Unit Grants

HOUSTON, March 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Itafos Inc. (TSX-V: IFOS) (the “Company”) announced today that the Company has granted, in the aggregate, 773,037 restricted share units (“RSUs”) to directors and officers of the Company. The RSUs are...

Itafos Reports Outstanding Operational and Financial Q4 and FY 2024 Results

HOUSTON, March 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Itafos Inc. (TSX-V: IFOS) (the “Company”) today reported its Q4 2024 and full year 2024 financial results and provided a corporate update. The Company’s financial statements and management’s discussion...

First Vice-President Mehriban Aliyeva congratulated Azerbaijani women on International Women’s Day

AZERBAIJAN, March 8 - Joint press statements of Presidents of Azerbaijani and Guinea-Bissau Statement by President Ilham Aliyev - Dear Mr. President, my dear brother, Dear guests, ladies and gentlemen, Welcome, my dear brother, and welcome back. I...