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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...

Barrick Confirms Arrest of Four Malian Employees, Reaffirms Commitment to Resolution of Disputes

TORONTO, Nov. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:GOLD)(TSX:ABX) today confirmed that four employees of its Loulo-Gounkoto mining complex had been charged and detained pending trial. While Barrick refutes these charges, it...

B2Gold Continuing to Operate at Fekola Mine Despite Temporary Labour Action; Implementation of MOU with State of Mali Continues

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- B2Gold Corp. (TSX: BTO, NYSE AMERICAN: BTG, NSX: B2G) (“B2Gold” or the “Company”) announces that it is closely monitoring a strike that began on November 29, 2024, by certain employees...

Shea Butter Market Size to reach $2,408.70 Million: Key Players, Demand, Growth, Segmentation and Forecast

Surge in consumer demand for plant-based ingredients in the cosmetic industry drives the growth of the global shea butter market WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, November 21, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The shea butter market size is expected to...

Russia, Nigeria ink deal to cooperate on seed production, crop breeding

(MENAFN) Russia and Nigeria have agreed to collaborate on seed development and crop breeding, according to reports from the 27th Golden Autumn Agro-Industrial Exhibition held in Moscow. The memorandum of understanding was finalized at the West...

Russia, Nigeria ink agreement to enhance farming relations

(MENAFN) Russia and Nigeria have signed a memorandum of understanding to cooperate on seed production and crop breeding, officials confirmed Wednesday at the 27th Golden Autumn Agro-Industrial Exhibition in Moscow. The agreement was signed at the...

Moscow claims Ukraine supports militant groups in Africa

(MENAFN) Russian authorities have claimed that new evidence points to Ukrainian support for militant groups operating in Africa’s Sahara-Sahel region, including the provision of drones, according to statements by Russian Foreign Ministry...

Building collapse results in four deaths in Madrid

(MENAFN) Four people have died after a six-storey building under renovation partially collapsed in central Madrid. The last two missing individuals were found Wednesday morning, around 15 hours after several floors of the property on Hileras...

Vox Royalty Completes Acquisition of Transformational Global Gold Portfolio

DENVER, Sept. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vox Royalty Corp. (TSX: VOXR) (NASDAQ: VOXR) (“Vox” or the “Company”), a returns focused mining royalty and streaming company, is pleased to announce today that it has completed the previously announced...

DG Okonjo-Iweala stresses important role of partnerships to boost opportunities for LDCs

Co-organized by The Gambia (Coordinator of the WTO LDC Group), Germany (EIF Funding Partner Coordinator) and the Executive Secretariat of the EIF, the event was held as part of the EIF Global Forum 2025 entitled "Accelerating Impact – On the Road...

WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies enters into force

The Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies is the WTO's first multilateral agreement with environmental sustainability at its core. It prohibits government support to illegal fishing activities and overexploitation of stocks, contributing to the...

Heifer International and Cote D’Ivoire Partner to Develop Local Dairy Sector

MOU solidifies collaboration to boost milk production, create 130,000 jobs, and empower youth and women ABIDJAN, IVORY COAST, September 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Ministry of Animal and Fisheries Resources of the Republic of Côte...

West African Nations Exit ICC

(MENAFN) Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have declared their departure from the International Criminal Court (ICC), criticizing the The Hague-based tribunal as a mechanism of imperialist “neocolonial repression.” The three West African nations...

Russia, Sahel States Deepen Ties

(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov conducted discussions with his counterparts from Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, concentrating on enhancing collaboration and laying the groundwork for the third Russia-Africa Summit, according to...

B2Gold Provides an Update on Goose Mine Commissioning, Confirms Consolidated 2025 Production Guidance Range, and Provides Operational Updates for the Fekola, Masbate, and Otjikoto Mines

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- B2Gold Corp. (TSX: BTO, NYSE AMERICAN: BTG, NSX: B2G) (“B2Gold” or the “Company”) is announcing an update on operational performance year-to-date in 2025 at each of its four mines....

Boy Pretty Announces New Single 'ADDICTION' Available OCTOBER 13

Boy Pretty Delivers Cinematic, Genre-Bending Sound That Pushes Artistic Boundaries LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, October 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rising artist Boy Pretty releases his highly anticipated new single, Addiction, today...

B2Gold Reports Q2 2025 Results

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- B2Gold Corp. (TSX: BTO, NYSE AMERICAN: BTG, NSX: B2G) (“B2Gold” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce its operational and financial results for the second quarter of 2025. All...

Finstar: Leveraging Technology as a New Fulcrum for Global Well-being

Commerce City, CO, July 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In an era marked by turbulence and rapid transformation, technology is not only reshaping the landscape of business and economics but also quietly redefining how we address global crises. Based...

Africa Capitalworks invests for sustainable impact

Africa Capitalworks fuels Africa’s growth by backing market leaders in vital sectors, delivering strong returns and lasting social and economic impact. MAURITIUS, August 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Africa Capitalworks invests for sustainable...

Orezone Intercepts Further High-Grade Mineralization Below Life of Mine Pits Including 1.59 g/t Gold Over 48.00m and 1.09 g/t Gold Over 45.00m

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Orezone Gold Corporation (TSX: ORE | ASX: ORE | OTCQX: ORZCF) (the “Company” or “Orezone”) is pleased to provide additional drill results from its ongoing multi-year exploration...