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From Tokenism to Transformation: Young African Feminists Reclaiming Multilateral Spaces
Our demands were unapologetic, especially calls for ending unpaid labor and gender-based violence, securing comprehensive SRHR, including abortion rights as well as providing mental health care and digital protections while institutionalizing...
Owner: Oxfam International (Non-profit)
Global Legal & Sustainable Timber Forum 2025 to Be Held on 23-24 September, with Macao Serving as Host City for Third Consecutive Year
MACAU, September 17 - The Global Legal & Sustainable Timber Forum 2025 (GLSTF 2025) will be held at MGM Cotai in Macao on 23-24 September under the theme “From Forest to Home – An International Dialogue on Emerging Consumer Trends and Supply...
Owner: Macau Government
Cooper Pharma marks 90 years with expansion drive to deliver affordable medicines across Africa and the Middle East
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, September 16, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Marking its 90th anniversary, Cooper Pharma says its transformation from a Moroccan pioneer into a diversified international group is aimed at cutting costs, creating jobs and...
S. Korea Reports First African Swine Fever Case in Two Months
(MENAFN) South Korea's health authorities issued an urgent nationwide "red alert" on Monday, strengthening their response efforts following the detection of an African swine fever (ASF) case on Sunday in Gyeonggi province. This marks the first ASF...
Owner: Sawsan Dababneh & Ramzi AbdelJaber
2025 Tomorrow.City Shanghai Opens, Spotlighting Global Smart City Innovation
SHANGHAI, Sept. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The 2025 Tomorrow.City Shanghai (TCS 2025) opened at Zhangjiang Science Hall under the theme “Challenge and Solution”. With its expanded scale, TCS 2025 welcomed delegations from more than 110 cities...
Platform Lights Market to Surpass US$ 392.1 Million, Expanding at 6.7% CAGR by 2035: Fact.MR Analysis
Global platform lights market set to grow with rising demand for LED-based, energy-efficient, and smart lighting in urban transport systems. ROCKVILLE, MD, UNITED STATES, September 18, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The global platform lights market...
AI Camera Industry to Generate USD 35.5 Billion by 2034 Supported by Growth in Smart Cities and Retail Analytics - TMR
Global Artificial Intelligence Camera Market to Grow from USD 7.8 Billion in 2023 to USD 35.5 Billion by 2034 Driven by Rising Security Applications | TMR WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, September 9, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Artificial...
Underground Donut Tour Launches the Charleston International Sweet Treats & Historic City Market Tour
Underground Donut Tour, the World’s Best Donut Tour, launches in Charleston—its first Palmetto State stop—bringing sweet treats to thousands worldwide! CHARLESTON, SC, UNITED STATES, September 8, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Today, the Underground...
EHang Achieves First Pilotless Human-Carrying eVTOL Flight in Africa at the 9th Aviation Africa Summit
GUANGZHOU, China, Sept. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EHang Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: EH) ( "EHang" or "the Company"), the world’s leading Urban Air Mobility ("UAM") technology company, announced that it successfully conducted the first-ever...
EHang Partners with China Road and Bridge Corporation to Expand Global Market, Debuts EH216-S First Flight in Africa
GUANGZHOU, China, Sept. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EHang Holdings Limited (“EHang” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: EH), the world’s leading urban air mobility (“UAM”) technology platform company, today announced a strategic partnership with China...
Shaping the Future of Urban Innovation at Smart City Expo Miami
Meet Visionaries Sharing Cities Experiences MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, September 4, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- On October 6th and 7th, leaders in government, business, and academia will gather in Miami for the Smart City Expo Miami 2025. This...
Deputy Minister Sihle Zikalala issues eviction notices on illegal occupiers of state properties in Cape Town
Public Works and Infrastructure Deputy Minister Sihle Zikalala has issued eviction notices to over a hundred illegal occupants who have hijacked state properties in Cape Town. Two properties in Goodwood and Khayelitsha meant for use by the SAPS...
Owner: South African Government
MEC Matome Chiloane on passing of South African jazz legend Ernest “Stompie” Manana
The Gauteng MEC for Education, Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation, Matome Chiloane, has extended condolences following the passing of legendary jazz musician, Ernest “Stompie” Manana, who passed away on 29 August 2025 at the age of 89. Manana was...
Owner: South African Government
Western Cape Mobility on closure of certain minibus taxi routes in response to ongoing violence
The Western Cape Government has confirmed that, from Wednesday, 17 September 2025, several minibus taxi routes in the Cape Town metro will be closed for a period of 30 days in response to ongoing violence in the industry. The closures are being...
Owner: South African Government
Japan Denies Nigeria’s Claim on Special Visas Under Africa Initiative
(MENAFN) Japan on Tuesday firmly rejected claims about issuing special visas through the Japan International Cooperation Agency’s (JICA) "Africa hometown" program. Tokyo called on Nigeria to withdraw its statement asserting that a "special visa"...
Owner: Sawsan Dababneh & Ramzi AbdelJaber
Visit Philadelphia Launches Hyperlocal Civic Pride Advertising Campaign Across the City
PHILADELPHIA, August 26, 2025 – Visit Philadelphia launched a sweeping new phase of its ongoing civic pride campaign on Monday, featuring a hyperlocal neighborhood-focused effort that brings advertising to more than 30 neighborhood bus shelters...
Owner: Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation
Intermex and Zeepay Announce Strategic Partnership to Expand Money Transfer Services to Africa
MIAMI, Aug. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- International Money Express, Inc. (NASDAQ: IMXI) (“Intermex” or the “Company”), a leading money remittance provider to Latin America and the Caribbean, today announced a new strategic partnership with...
Healthcare Facilities Management Market Size to Reach USD 837.40 Bn by 2034
New York, Sept. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global healthcare facilities management market size is expected to reach approximately USD 837.40 billion by 2034, up from USD 326.10 billion in 2024. The market is growing at a solid CAGR of 9.54%...
Jenny Oaks Baker announces national Christmas tour: 'Joy to the World! A Sacred Celebration'
2025 edition produced by SoulFill Music Foundation, a new arts and faith-focused nonprofit SALT LAKE CITY, UT, UNITED STATES, September 16, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Grammy-nominated and Billboard-charting violinist Jenny Oaks Baker will...