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TABEF to be used as platform to boost partnership

(MENAFN) The Türkiye-Africa Business and Economic Forum (TABEF), set for October 16-17 in Istanbul, will serve as a platform to strengthen economic ties between Türkiye and African nations. Mutual trade between the two regions is expected to...

Spain Pledges Full Protection for Sumud Flotilla

(MENAFN) Spain’s Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares has reiterated Madrid’s unwavering diplomatic and consular support for those participating in the Sumud Global Flotilla, dismissing threats from the Israeli government. Albares emphasized the...

OP-ED: The Road to Nowhere? A Critique of the ‘Route-Based Approach’ to Migration and Asylum

By Jeff Crisp Irregular arrivals For the past 40 years, the governments of wealthy countries in the Global North have been striving to curtail the arrival of refugees, asylum seekers and irregular migrants from less prosperous parts of the world....

16 Nations Call for Protection of Gaza Aid Flotilla

(MENAFN) Foreign ministers from South Africa and 15 other nations voiced their concerns on Tuesday regarding the safety of the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF), which is en route to Gaza. The ministers, in a joint statement issued by South Africa's...

Sixteen Nations Caution on Threats to Sumud Flotilla

(MENAFN) Foreign ministers representing South Africa alongside 15 other states issued a collective declaration on Tuesday highlighting their concern for the security of the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF), a civilian maritime relief mission bound for...

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...

iHope Expands Global Network with Nine New Clinical Sites

This expansion means many more kids will receive diagnosis DAMASCUS, MD, UNITED STATES, October 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- iHope, a program of Genetic Alliance, is thrilled to announce the addition of nine new clinical sites in low- and...

MEDITERRANEAN: Rise in arrivals on Crete ― Greek Parliament votes to suspend asylum ― Increasingly hostile discourse about people on the move in Greece ― More deportations from Cyprus ― Italian authorities accused of ignoring boat in distress ― Italy’s…

There has been a rise in the number of people arriving in Greece irregularly in recent weeks. The Greek Parliament has approved a three-month asylum suspension on arrivals from North Africa. The Racist Violence Recording Network has raised...

UN Warns Troop Buildup Near Tripoli Poses Harm to Civilians

(MENAFN) The UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) raised alarm on Saturday over the escalating concentration of troops and heavy weaponry surrounding Tripoli, cautioning that this "dangerous development" threatens "potential harm" to civilians....

RCP welcomes refugee doctors to the UK: ‘we want to support them on their professional journey and help to rebuild their lives’

Launched to celebrate Refugee Week in June 2025, the RCP scheme has so far supported 45 doctors from more than 15 countries, including Ukraine, Afghanistan, Syria, Sudan and Libya. Welcoming attendees at this week’s online session for new members,...

Gastech 2025 to Welcome Global Energy Leaders for Industry-Defining Dialogue on Security, Innovation and Transformation

MILAN, ITALY, September 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- • Starting tomorrow, Gastech 2025 will convene more than 50,000 attendees over four days, uniting government ministers, industry leaders, and innovators from 150 different countries around...

DIFDAUTO's Humanitarian Drive: Teaming Up with the Red Cross and Red Crescent for Turkey-Syria Earthquake Relief

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, August 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- DIFDAUTO staff collaborate with Red Crescent teams to transport vital emergency vehicles and supplies to earthquake-hit regions in Syria, empowering survivors to reconstruct their...

MEDITERRANEAN: More deaths of people on the move ― NGO blames Italian policies for hindering civilian search and rescue operations ― Two NGO rescue vessels detained by Italian authorities ― European court rules in favour of Italy in 2017 shipwreck case…

The Central Mediterranean route has continued to claim the lives of people who try to make the dangerous crossing between North Africa and Europe. A new NGO report has blamed measures introduced by the Italian government for hindering the...

A Lifelong Commitment: Reflections on Feminist Civic Space in the Arab Region

The Journey into Feminism My journey into gender equality began unexpectedly during my doctoral research. I was studying the socio‑economic impact of labor migration from Egypt to Saudi Arabia in the 1980s. In one village, as much as 95% of the...

Morocco declares willingness to solve ‘issues’ with bordering nation

(MENAFN) Morocco’s King Mohammed VI has expressed his willingness to engage in open and responsible talks with Algeria to address the long-standing issues between the two neighboring countries, emphasizing their shared deep historical and cultural...

Moscow says Ukraine should be investigated on ‘subversion’ in Africa

(MENAFN) Russia has accused Ukraine of supplying weapons, drones, and training to militants carrying out coordinated attacks on governments in Africa’s Sahel region. Dmitry Polyansky, Russia’s deputy UN representative, made the claims during a UN...

45 Turkish Companies Join ENR’s Global Top 250 Ranking

(MENAFN) A total of 45 Turkish construction firms have secured spots on the Engineering News-Record (ENR) magazine’s 2025 Top 250 International Contractors list, the Turkish Trade Ministry announced Friday. The number marks an increase from last...

Moscow says Ukraine should be investigated over ‘subversion’ in Africa

(MENAFN) Russia has accused Ukraine of supplying weapons, drones, and training to militants to carry out coordinated attacks in Africa’s Sahel region. Dmitry Polyansky, Russia’s deputy UN representative, made the claims during a UN Security...

Jordan, Egypt consent enhancing cross-border electricity capacity to 2,000MW

(MENAFN) Jordan and Egypt have reached an agreement to increase their electricity interconnection capacity to 2,000 megawatts, enhancing regional energy cooperation, Minister Yarub Qudah said. The deal also supports ongoing trilateral energy...

Visit of Ilham Aliyev to Ganja, Kalbajar and Aghdara

AZERBAIJAN, August 21 - From Mohamed Younis Al-Menfi, President of the Presidential Council of the State of Libya His Excellency Mr. Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Excellency, I am pleased to cordially congratulate you on...