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Ethiopia Announces Completion of Its Grand Renaissance Dam
MENAFN
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Ethiopia has officially completed its Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), a monumental hydroelectric project on the Blue Nile, with preparations now in full swing for its grand unveiling in September. The announcement, made on...
Egypt Doubts Ethiopia's Intentions in Nile Dam Negotiations
MENAFN
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Egypt raised concerns Thursday over Ethiopia’s true intentions regarding renewed discussions on its controversial dam project on the Nile, calling the offer for dialogue shallow and driven by political calculations. During a meeting with...
Ethiopia Declares Completion of GERD
MENAFN
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Ethiopia has officially declared the finalization of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), a large-scale hydroelectric venture valued in the billions and constructed on the Blue Nile. This development marks a key milestone in a...
Ethiopia: Tens of thousands of people receive seeds and fertilizers in conflict-affected regions
International Committee of the Red Cross
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June 24, 2025
Overall, this humanitarian assistance should allow these communities to cultivate about 6,500 hectares of land, for an anticipated production of 17,000 metric tons of maize, haricots, beans, wheat, sorghum and teff, a small grain that is a staple...
Power Outage Rocks Ethiopia
MENAFN
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June 24, 2025
(MENAFN) Parts of Ethiopia, including its capital city Addis Ababa, were hit by a power outage, the Ethiopian Electric Utility announced on Monday. The state-run power company explained in an official statement that the disruption was triggered by...
Ethiopia: Surgeons trained to save weapon-wounded people’s lives in Amhara and Oromia
International Committee of the Red Cross
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June 17, 2025
“Our zone is a war zone, and on top of that, there are trauma cases from road traffic accidents and the like. The needs are massive. The two primary hospitals in the zone are only functioning partially, because of the security situation – one of...
Ethiopia hosts Sudani refugees
MENAFN
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June 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Close to 75,000 individuals have crossed into Ethiopia from Sudan in search of international protection since fighting erupted in April 2023, according to the latest update from the United Nations refugee agency. The UN High Commissioner...
BRICS seventieth summit: focusing on geopolitical instability, economic cooperation
MENAFN
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Leaders and senior officials from BRICS member states are convening this Sunday and Monday in Rio de Janeiro for the alliance's 17th annual summit, with discussions expected to focus on geopolitical instability, economic cooperation, and...
Lavrov Arrives in Brazil for 17th BRICS Summit
MENAFN
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov landed in Brazil on Sunday to participate in the BRICS economic group's summit, an alliance in which Russia holds founding member status. According to an official Russian news outlet, Lavrov touched...
Russian Foreign Minister Attends BRICS Summit in Brazil
MENAFN
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrived in Brazil on Sunday to take part in the 17th BRICS summit, a key gathering of the economic bloc, which Russia helped establish. According to a Russian state news agency, Lavrov landed in Rio...
BRICS Summit Opens in Rio
MENAFN
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Representatives and leaders from the BRICS alliance are converging in Rio de Janeiro this Sunday and Monday for their 17th annual summit, amid escalating geopolitical challenges. These include recent Israeli and U.S. airstrikes on Iran, a...
Deputy Minister Alvin Botes: International Relations and Cooperation Dept Budget Vote 2025/26
South African Government
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July 4, 2025
Honourable House Chairperson, Honourable Minister Lamola and Deputy Minister Moraka, Chair of the Portfolio Committee on International Relations, Hon. Mahumapelo, Honourable Members, Director-General Zane Dangor and Members of the South African...
Chinese President to Miss BRICS Summit for First Time
MENAFN
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN) China confirmed on Wednesday that President Xi Jinping will not be attending this month’s BRICS summit, marking the first time he will miss the annual gathering of major emerging economies. Instead, Premier Li Qiang will represent China...
UN Reports Sudanese Refugees Face Rising Hunger, Malnutrition
MENAFN
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN) The UN's refugee and food agencies issued a critical warning on Tuesday about the worsening food insecurity and malnutrition crisis affecting millions of Sudanese refugees, as severe funding shortages continue to disrupt life-saving aid...
The African Diaspora International Film Festival Returns To Washington D.C. With A Powerful Line-Up of Films this August
EIN Presswire
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July 2, 2025
Featuring 14 films from 14 countries, ADIFF DC 2025 offers a unique blend of award-winning dramas, eye-opening documentaries, and timeless classics. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The African Diaspora...
Ethiopian Airlines Introduce New Passenger Route to Hyderabad, India
MENAFN
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Africa’s largest airline, Ethiopian Airlines, has introduced a new passenger route connecting Addis Ababa to Hyderabad, India, operating three times a week. This latest expansion was celebrated on Monday during an official launch event....
Amy Faugas Named Chief of National Member Services at National Diaper Bank Network
EIN Presswire
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June 26, 2025
Faugas heads a team of professionals supporting NDBN’s 300+ member nonprofits across the country that provide material basic necessities in local communities. NEW HAVEN, CT, UNITED STATES, June 26, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- San Francisco...
INNU NATION EXPANDS OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH IN MARINE CONSERVATION AND SCIENCE
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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June 26, 2025
Sheshatshiu, Nitassinan, NL, June 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Innu Nation today announced the launch of its 3rd Uinipeku (ocean) Expedition, an innovative marine science research program that informs its important land and ocean management...
W. Eugene Smith Fund Announces Call for Entries for 2025 Smith Grant in Humanistic Photography, Student/Chapnick Grants
EIN Presswire
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July 1, 2025
46th Annual Grants Total More Than $67,000 with Top Honor Receiving $30,000; International Partners Receive $8,000 in Entry Fee Waivers to Support Photographers NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 1, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The W. Eugene Smith...
NUMERATOR LAUNCHES WORLDPANEL BY NUMERATOR BRAND
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 1, 2025
CHICAGO, July 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Numerator, a data and technology company serving the market research space, today announced the launch of Worldpanel by Numerator, the new brand identity for its global business. This milestone follows...