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Unlocking Africa’s Earth Observation Potential at the 1st Global Monitoring for Environment and Security and Africa (GMES and Africa) Forum
The 1st Forum of the GMES and Africa (www.au.int/en/GMESAfrica) has kicked off in the Gabonese capital, Libreville. More than 400 delegates from Africa, Europe and other parts of the world have gathered to discuss new and innovative Earth...

Experts Review Guidelines for National African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) Implementation Plans
Download logo Experts from the Economic Commission for Africa’s (ECA), African Trade Policy Centre (ATPC) are meeting in Libreville, Gabon today to review the guidelines for preparing national AfCFTA implementation strategies. Experts will review...

Việt Nam and Francophonie eye further cooperation
VIETNAM, March 25 - Minister of Foreign Affairs Bùi Thanh Sơn speaks at the summit. VNS Photo Vân Nguyễn HÀ NỘI — The Việt Nam-Francophonie High-level Economic Summit was held on Thursday, highlighting the cooperation opportunities in agriculture,...

UN: 500 Million Live in 19 African Nations Deemed Water Insecure
1st assessment of water security in Africa is based on 10 indicators HAMILTON, ONTARIO, CANADA, March 21, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Despite global Sustainable Development Goals and commitments made in 2015, just 29 African nations have made...

Vaalco Energy, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2018 Results
HOUSTON, Nov. 07, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VAALCO Energy, Inc. (NYSE: EGY) today reported operational and financial results for the third quarter 2018. Highlights and Recent Key Items: Established a long-term time horizon for continued growth in...

Award-winning author Michael C. Fanning to publish second textbook about sustainable business strategy
Dubbed the king of start-up for his prolific entrepreneurial career, the author's new textbook aims to educate the next generation of sustainable entrepreneurs. HAMBURG, GERMANY, March 14, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Michael C. Fanning, author of...

District Heating Market is poised to increase at a steady CAGR of 4% by the end of 2032
District Heating Market – Analysis, Outlook, Growth Trends, and Forecast DUBAI, DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, March 2, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The district heating market was valued at USD 170 Bn in 2021 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4%...

Statement by IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde at the Conclusion of a Meeting with CEMAC High-Level Delegation
December 10, 2018 The IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde met today in Washington with a high-level delegation of the CEMAC’s Regional Institutions, which included Mr. Ogandaga Jean-Marie, current Chairman of the Central African Monetary Union...

VAALCO Energy, Inc. Announces 10-Year Extension of Etame Exclusive Exploitation Areas Through 2028
HOUSTON, Sept. 25, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VAALCO Energy, Inc. (NYSE: EGY) through its wholly owned subsidiary, VAALCO Gabon S.A. (“VAALCO” or “the Company”) and the other Etame Participating Interest owners today announced the receipt of the...

Surviving where life is no longer possible
In this beautiful video, Luc Jacquet shares with us his passion for nature conservation, his love for the frozen landscapes of Antarctica, and how his life changed when he started filming the emblematic Emperor penguins. His documentary March of...

Why mother language-based education is essential
Every year on 21 February, the world celebrates International Mother Language Day, which was established at the initiative of Bangladesh by UNESCO’s General Conference in 1999. The Day is an essential platform to promote the importance of cultural...

Bwiti Psychospiritual Iboga Retreat Dates announced for Winter/Spring 2022 in Sintra Portugal by Root Healing
European Iboga Retreat Center Root Healing has announced its Bwiti Psychospiritual Iboga Retreat Schedule for Winter/Spring 2022 in Sintra, Portugal. SINTRA, PORTUGAL, November 25, 2021 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Root Healing Spiritual Retreats is...

Cameroon - Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband - Statistics and Analyses
Sydney, Jan. 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Just released, this edition of BuddeComm report outlines the latest developments and key trends in the telecoms markets. -...

Call for applications: Masters programme on the sustainable management of protected areas and forest ecosystems in Africa
Deadline for applications: 28 February 2022 The Regional Post-Graduate Training School on Integrated Management of Tropical Forests and Lands (ERAIFT) has issued its 4th international call for applications for enrolment in its regional Masters...

Two Stephens and change at the top of KPS
Stephen Taylor to take over the helm at KPS UAE from 1st January 2022... Meticulously planned slow transition will ensure no surprises... DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, January 3, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Stephen Taylor and Stephen Lockey are...

Vladimir Putin attended a meeting of BRICS leaders with delegation heads from invited African states and chairs of international associations
Those invited included the leaders of African countries, namely, Angola, Botswana, Ethiopia, Gabon, Lesotho, Madagascar, Mauritius, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, Senegal, the Seychelles, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe. The...

TotalEnergies' New President of Exploration and Production to Join Africa Oil Week in Dubai
Nicolas Terraz, who has been recently appointed President of Exploration and Production and member of the executive committee of TotalEnergies, will participate in Africa Oil Week (www.AfricaOilWeek.com) in Dubai. He will deliver an opening...

Human Rights Council appoints a Special Rapporteur on the protection of human rights in the context of climate change and a Special Rapporteur to monitor the situation of human rights in Burundi
Download logo The Human Rights Council this afternoon appointed a Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights in the context of climate change, and a Special Rapporteur to monitor the situation of human rights in Burundi. In...

Bwiti Iboga Retreats Announced in Portugal this Fall
Root Healing is coming to Sintra, Portugal this fall to offer 3 traditional Bwiti Iboga Retreats to Europe. Iboga is a powerful plant medicine healing tool. LISBON , PORTUGAL, September 25, 2021 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Root Healing is pleased to...

VAALCO Announces Letter of Intent for FSO at Etame
HOUSTON, April 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VAALCO Energy, Inc. (NYSE: EGY; LSE: EGY) (“VAALCO” or the “Company”) today announced that it has signed a non-binding letter of intent (“LOI”) with Omni Offshore Terminals Pte Ltd (“Omni”) to provide...