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Nigeria Rejects U.S. Pressure to Accept Deportees
(MENAFN) Nigeria has firmly declined to succumb to external demands from the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump, particularly regarding the acceptance of deportees from Venezuela. This stance was made clear by Foreign Minister Yusuf...

Nigerian official claims US pressuring Africa to accept deportees
(MENAFN) Nigeria will not bow to pressure from US President Donald Trump’s administration to accept deported Venezuelans, including those released from American prisons, Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar has stated. In an interview with Channels TV on...

Great BRICS nation replies to Trump’s tariff threat
(MENAFN) Indonesia has affirmed its commitment to BRICS membership even in the face of U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to impose additional tariffs on countries aligned with the bloc. State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi stated on Wednesday that...

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...

Helicopter crash in Somalia kills peacekeepers
(MENAFN) A military helicopter operating under the African Union’s peacekeeping mission in Somalia crashed on Wednesday morning at Mogadishu’s international airport, killing five personnel, according to official reports. The Mi-24 aircraft,...

Study reveals water hazard in S-African schools
(MENAFN) A South African environmental group has discovered that 43% of schools involved in a recent water testing project found their water samples contaminated with harmful bacteria, according to findings released on Wednesday. Statistics South...

S-Africa demands BRICS leads global conflict resolution
(MENAFN) South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on BRICS nations to take a stronger leadership role in addressing global conflicts and overhauling international governance systems. Speaking at the opening of the 17th BRICS Summit in...

Russian finance minister states national currencies free BRICS from Western pressure
(MENAFN) Using national currencies in trade allows BRICS nations to reduce dependence on Western financial systems that could abruptly block transactions, Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov stated on Sunday. Speaking at the 17th BRICS summit...

India announces it will ‘define BRICS in a new form’ in 2026
(MENAFN) Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced that India will reshape BRICS “in a new form” when it assumes the group’s chairmanship in 2026, with a strong emphasis on addressing the priorities of the Global South. Speaking on day two...

Lavrov criticizes IMF, World Bank for favoring Ukraine over Africa
(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has sharply criticized the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank for what he described as a grossly unequal distribution of financial aid, claiming Ukraine has received more support...

Trump issues warning to impose 10 percent duties on BRICS
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump has issued a warning that countries aligned with the BRICS economic bloc could soon face an additional 10% tariff. Trump has intensified his criticism of BRICS in recent weeks, accusing the group of adopting...

Local Roots, African Power. Premier Bet proudly announces Francis Ngannou as its Pan-African Brand Ambassador
LEEDS, United Kingdom, July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Premier Bet, the leading sports betting and online casino brand, currently operating in over 20 African markets is pleased to announce the renewal and expansion of its partnership with...

Russia welcomes Uganda as new BRICS partner
(MENAFN) Russia has officially welcomed Uganda as a BRICS partner country, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced on Wednesday during talks in Moscow with Ugandan Foreign Minister Jeje Odongo. Lavrov expressed enthusiasm for closer...

Concrete Admixtures Market Size, Competitive Insights, Leading Players and Growth Opportunities by 2025-2032
Concrete admixtures market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 9% and expected to reach USD 54.73 Bn. over the forecast period. WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Stellar Market Research examines the growth rate of...

Malaysia Vows Deeper BRICS Ties
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, Malaysia reaffirmed its dedication to deepening economic, trade, and investment partnerships with BRICS nations, emphasizing the critical role of artificial intelligence (AI) as a driver for inclusive growth. This declaration...

Indian PM states India plans to remold BRICS group
(MENAFN) Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Monday that India plans to reshape the BRICS group “in a new form” when it assumes the presidency of the bloc in 2026, placing the priorities of the Global South at the forefront. Speaking...

Bolivian Leader asks nations to stop their dependence on US
(MENAFN) Bolivian President Luis Arce called on nations around the world to move away from dependence on the U.S. dollar in international trade, advocating instead for the use of national currencies or alternative payment systems. His remarks were...

Disinflation Trends Emerge Across Sub‑Saharan Africa, Creating Strategic Openings for FX and Bond Markets
EBC Financial Group analyses how diverging inflation and monetary signals in Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa are shaping investor opportunities NIGERIA, July 21, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As headline inflation continues to ease or stabilise...

Disinflation Trends Emerge Across Sub‑Saharan Africa, Creating Strategic Openings for FX and Bond Markets
EBC Financial Group analyses how diverging inflation and monetary signals in Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa are shaping investor opportunities NIGERIA, July 21, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As headline inflation continues to ease or stabilise...

Disinflation Trends Emerge Across Sub‑Saharan Africa, Creating Strategic Openings for FX and Bond Markets
EBC Financial Group analyses how diverging inflation and monetary signals in Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa are shaping investor opportunities NIGERIA, July 21, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As headline inflation continues to ease or stabilise...