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Militants Kill Dozens at Church Vigil in DR Congo

(MENAFN) Over 40 individuals lost their lives following a brutal assault by an affiliate of the Islamic State group in the north-eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo, according to statements from the United Nations and the national...

Priest states Russian Orthodox Church in Africa not to colonize it

(MENAFN) The Russian Orthodox Church is not aiming to impose colonial influence in Africa through its religious mission, according to Father George Maximov, chairman of the Missionary Department of the Patriarchal Exarchate of Africa. Speaking to...

Reducing antibiotic overuse in African hospitals through a new approach to paediatric care 

PADOVA, PADOVA, ITALY, September 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- PediSEP-1, a new international partnership funded by the Global Health European & Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership Joint Undertaking (EDCTP3), officially announces...

Cultural Survival Bazaars Promote Indigenous Arts, Cultures, and Brilliance - On a Global Scale

CAMBRIDGE, MA, UNITED STATES, May 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cultural Survival’s annual Indigenous Arts Bazaars, featuring one-of-a-kind handmade arts, music, and food from around the world, return to Newburyport, MA, and Tiverton, RI this...

Russia coaches Ugandan medics to fight fatal epidemics

(MENAFN) Russia’s health agency, Rospotrebnadzor, has begun training Ugandan medical professionals as part of an initiative to strengthen Africa’s ability to fight infectious disease outbreaks. The program, launched in Kampala, follows the...

Vocal critic of West wants reelection as Ugandan president

(MENAFN) Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has declared his intention to run for a seventh term in the 2026 elections, potentially extending his nearly four-decade-long rule to almost 50 years. Known for his strong opposition to Western influence...

Trump warns NYC new mayor of arrest over immigration stance

(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump has issued a warning to Zohran Mamdani, the presumptive Democratic nominee for New York City mayor, suggesting that Mamdani could face arrest if he carries out his plan to block federal immigration enforcement in...

Playing For Change Foundation Partners with Shawn Mendes to Expand Music Education Access for Youth Worldwide

Miami, June 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Playing For Change Foundation (PFCF), the global nonprofit transforming lives through music and arts education, is excited to announce its partnership with The Shawn Mendes Foundation (SMF) to bring music...

Global Health Education Day Celebrates Mentorship and Collaboration

Northwestern educators, faculty, students and community partners shared and celebrated global health, education and outreach during the 6th annual Global Health Education Day, organized by the Center for Global Health Education, a part of the...

Restoring Sight: Amigos Internacionales & Doctors on Mission Bring Hope to Uganda’s Blind

Over 750 patients treated and 90 cataract surgeries completed in Buhweju, Uganda. Amigos and Doctors on Mission are restoring sight—and hope. COMMERCE, TX, UNITED STATES, May 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the remote district of Buhweju in...

Love Without Boundaries, Uganda’s Largest Provider of Family-Based Care, Expands Foster Care to Lira and Jinja

LWB expands family-based foster care to Lira and Jinja, providing loving homes as alternatives to orphanages across Uganda. JINJA, UGANDA, May 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Love Without Boundaries (LWB) is proud to announce the launch of two...

Astria Learning and Makerere University explore eCampus partnership to drive digital transformation

KAMPALA, UGANDA, September 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Astria Learning, a global leader in digital education solutions, has initiated discussions with Makerere University, one of Africa’s most prestigious institutions, to establish a...

Sombha Solutions Store, Veea & BG Titan Launch Uganda’s First Shared-Infrastructure 'Internet-for-All' Pilot

Pilot by Sombha, Veea & BG Titan brings high-speed broadband to rural Uganda via collaborative, shared edge infrastructure open to every licensed operator Veea (NASDAQ:VEEA) KAMPALA, KAMPALA DISTRICT, UGANDA, May 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ --...

The Board of Trustees of the Al-Sumait Prize awards 3 African researchers in the field of health the 2024 prize.

The Prize was shared equally among the 3 African scientists for their pioneering contributions to the fight against malaria in Africa. KUWAIT CITY, KUWAIT, September 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Board of Trustees of the Al-Sumait Prize for...

Setú: Latin American Entrepreneur Siblings Reimagine Men’s Skincare Through Innovation and Cultural Identity

Latino siblings launch Setú, a men’s skincare brand powered by science and Latin American ingredients to close the cultural gap in personal care. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, May 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Setú, a bold new men’s skincare...

Kenyan Activist Earns Freedom After Detention

(MENAFN) A civil rights campaigner who was held in Tanzania for a period of three days has regained his freedom, shortly after Kenya’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs demanded his release. A senior representative from the ministry, Korir Sing’oei,...

FOWPAL Promotes Conscience, Transparency, and Integrity at the UN for Global Peace

Global Leaders Unite at UN to Advance Science-Based Solutions for Water, Sanitation, and Sustainable Development NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, September 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the United Nations marks its 80th anniversary, the...

Over 1,000 Ugandans Affected by Disputed Land Demarcation; Petition Delivered to Government Officials

Agri Planet Africa submits petition to local officials after community-identified boundary markers impact landowners, schools, and farms in Masindi District. MASINDI, WESTERN REGION, UGANDA, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Over 1,000 rural...

Inflation targeting: considerations for central banks in Africa

By Paul Fisher and Glenn Hoggarthfootnote [1] This article is an output from the Bank of England’s Centre for Central Banking Studies (CCBS). The CCBS was established in 1990. It is a small division in the Bank that provides training and technical...

'I Once Was Blind, But Now I See': Doctors on Mission and Amigos International Bring the Gift of Sight to Uganda

Eye clinic changes sight for hundreds in Western Uganda. COMMERCE, TX, UNITED STATES, April 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the shadow of Uganda’s rural villages, thousands live trapped in darkness — not by nightfall, but by a lack of vision....