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Equatorial Guinea Awaits Hosting Cybersecurity Forum
MENAFN
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) A major cybersecurity and artificial intelligence forum is scheduled to take place in Equatorial Guinea from September 15 to 17, with a central emphasis on “non-Western” strategies for safeguarding digital infrastructure and overseeing...
UNESCO commits to supporting Equatorial Guinea to bring its national heritage to the global stage
UNESCO World Heritage Centre
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August 11, 2025
With the support of UNESCO, Equatorial Guinea is taking a decisive first step forward in the development and submission of its first Tentative List, a key milestone in identifying sites that may be inscribed on the World Heritage List in the...
Russian Naval Training Ship Docks in Equatorial Guinea
MENAFN
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July 22, 2025
(MENAFN) The Russian naval training ship Smolny has made port in Equatorial Guinea for its second official visit, according to African Initiative, which reported the arrival on Sunday. The vessel, part of Russia’s Baltic Fleet, was welcomed in the...
Russia’s naval ‘Smolny’ makes second stop in Equatorial Guinea
MENAFN
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July 21, 2025
(MENAFN) The Russian naval training ship Smolny has made its second official stop in Equatorial Guinea, marking the beginning of its latest international voyage, according to reports. Part of the Baltic Fleet, the vessel was welcomed in Malabo by...
Russian training war-vessel docks in Equatorial Guinea
MENAFN
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July 21, 2025
(MENAFN) The Russian naval training ship Smolny has arrived in Equatorial Guinea for its second official visit, according to the African Initiative news agency on Sunday. The vessel, which belongs to Russia’s Baltic Fleet, was welcomed in the...
Russian Warship Makes Second Visit to Equatorial Guinea
MENAFN
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July 21, 2025
(MENAFN) The Russian naval training vessel Smolny has arrived in Equatorial Guinea for its second formal visit, according to a report by a news agency on Sunday. This ship is part of Russia’s Baltic Fleet and was welcomed in the capital city of...
Russian war-vessel resumes African tour
MENAFN
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August 2, 2025
(MENAFN) The Russian naval training ship Smolny has arrived in the Republic of the Congo as part of its ongoing regional tour, the Russian Embassy in Congo announced on Tuesday. The vessel, belonging to Russia’s Baltic Fleet, docked at...
Russian Naval Vessel Strengthens Ties in Africa
MENAFN
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July 31, 2025
(MENAFN) A Russian naval instructional vessel has reached the Republic of the Congo as part of a broader regional itinerary, the Russian Embassy in the Central African nation revealed on Tuesday. The vessel, named ‘Smolny’ and affiliated with...
International Relations and Cooperation on release of two South African nationals from detention in Equatorial Guinea following Presidential Pardon
South African Government
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June 23, 2025
The Government of the Republic of South Africa welcomes the release of Mr Peter Shane Huxham and Mr Frederic Potgieter from detention in the Republic of Equatorial Guinea. This release follows the granting of clemency by the President of...
Africa’s richest four hold more wealth than half the continent - Oxfam
Oxfam
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July 10, 2025
In 2000, Africa had no billionaires. Today it has 23 whose combined wealth has soared by 56% in just the past five years, reaching a staggering $112.6 billion. Africa’s richest 5% hold nearly $4 trillion in wealth – more than double the combined...
Minister Ronald Lamola: International Relations and Cooperation Dept Budget Vote 2025/26
South African Government
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July 4, 2025
House Chairperson, Honourable Members, We’re tabling a budget today, just over a year since the formation of the GNU. We continue to make progress in our international relations work. Honourable Members, I have just returned from Sevilla in Spain,...
Ghana’s Leader Calls for Reparations to Reclaim Africa’s Dignity
MENAFN
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July 15, 2025
(MENAFN) On Monday, Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama issued a powerful call for reparations from countries involved in the trans-Atlantic slave trade and the colonial exploitation of Africa, stressing the imperative to reclaim the...
Vocal critic of West wants reelection as Ugandan president
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(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...
Global South cyber forum concentrates on ‘non-Western’ digital models
MENAFN
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) A cybersecurity and AI forum scheduled for September 15–17 in Equatorial Guinea will focus on “non-Western” strategies for safeguarding digital infrastructure and managing cross-border payments, organizers said. Backed by President...
Guinea forum to discuss “non-Western” approaches for securing digital infrastructure
MENAFN
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August 13, 2025
(MENAFN) A cybersecurity and artificial intelligence forum scheduled next month in Equatorial Guinea will emphasize “non-Western” strategies for securing digital infrastructure and managing cross-border financial systems, according to organizers....
Minister Dean Macpherson hosts Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium South Africa (SIDSSA) 2025, 25 to 27 May 2025
South African Government
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May 21, 2025
The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Mr Dean Macpherson, will host the Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium South Africa 2025 between 25 and 27 May in Century City, Cape Town. The SIDSSA is a pioneering event aimed at...
Media reports more African nations face US visa prohibition
MENAFN
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States intends to widen its controversial travel restrictions to citizens from 36 additional countries, with 25 of them located in Africa, according to an internal State Department memo reported by The Washington Post over the...
US puts seven African nations on blacklist
MENAFN
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June 15, 2025
(MENAFN) President Donald Trump has implemented a travel ban affecting nationals from seven African countries — Chad, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Libya, Somalia, and Sudan — citing terrorism risks and high visa overstay...
Rwanda resigns regional bloc due to DR Congo dispute
MENAFN
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Rwanda has announced its exit from the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) following rising tensions over its alleged involvement in the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo). The decision came...
African presidents plan on attending Russia’s Victory Day parade
MENAFN
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Seven African heads of state are expected to attend the Victory Day parade in Moscow on May 9, marking 80 years since the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany in World War II, as reported by Izvestia. Among the invited leaders are...