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Turkish Furniture Exports Gain Momentum in Africa, Asortie Among Leading Contributors
Turkey strengthens its position in Africa’s growing furniture market, with Asortie delivering projects in over 15 countries across the continent. ISTANBUL, ISTANBUL, TURKEY, September 29, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Furniture exports from Turkey...

AgDevCo expands its portfolio in Zambia with a new investment in the poultry sector
LONDON, Oct. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Specialist agriculture investor AgDevCo is pleased to announce its latest investment in Hybrid, an integrated poultry producer located in Zambia. Hybrid is a leading company in Zambia’s poultry industry,...

The CTF/FCE Announces the 2025 Norm Goble World Teachers’ Day Award Recipients
OTTAWA, Ontario, Oct. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Canadian Teachers’ Federation (CTF/FCE) is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 Norm Goble World Teachers’ Day Award. Established in 2014 and named in honour of Dr. Norman Goble, the...

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...

Zayed Sustainability Prize Announces 2026 Finalists Driving Global Impact
ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, October 2, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- • 33 finalists selected from 7,761 submissions across 173 countries • This year’s finalists are pioneering inclusive, tech-enabled, and locally adapted solutions that tackle...

KAFD, MWAN, Red Sea Global, ROSHN Group among the shortlist at Big 5 Global Impact Awards 2025
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, October 1, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The fifth edition of Big 5 Global Impact Awards, celebrating impact in the built environment, has announced 150 finalists competing across 19 categories. The awards recognize...

MOEI, Dubai Municipality, RTA, Mubadala and PNC Architects among Big 5 Global Impact Awards 2025 finalists
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, October 1, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The fifth edition of Big 5 Global Impact Awards, celebrating impact in the built environment, has announced 150 finalists competing across 19 categories. The awards recognize...

MOEI, Dubai Municipality, RTA, Mubadala and PNC Architects among Big 5 Global Impact Awards 2025 finalists - DELETED
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, October 1, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The fifth edition of Big 5 Global Impact Awards, celebrating impact in the built environment, has announced 150 finalists competing across 19 categories. The awards recognize...

OPEC Fund mobilizes over US$1 billion to advance sustainable development
VIENNA, Sept. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The OPEC Fund for International Development (the OPEC Fund) announced the approval of more than US$1 billion in new development financing during the 193rd meeting of its Governing Board and throughout the...

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...

On Period Action Day, CA nonprofit helps fight Period Poverty in Kenya
Menstrual hygiene kits help girls manage their period LIVERMORE, CA, UNITED STATES, October 6, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Global Uplift Project (TGUP) is helping more than 80,000 girls in Kenya manage their period so they can stay in school....

Kenya reaffirms industrial leadership at ARISE IIP-KENYA Investment Forum '25 with Vipingo SEZ launch and landmark deals
The ARISE IIP-Kenya Investment Forum concluded with the laying of the foundation stone for the Vipingo Special Economic Zone. VIPINGO, KILIFI, KENYA, September 18, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Kenya reaffirmed its role as a leading hub for...

AI Emerges as Key Game-Changer in African Forensics
(MENAFN) As forensic science evolves rapidly across Africa, leaders from Somalia and The Gambia are positioning artificial intelligence (AI) as a potential “key” game-changer, though they caution that progress still depends heavily on training,...

Somalia, Gambia leaders say AI as potential “key” game-changer
(MENAFN) As forensic science develops across Africa, leaders in Somalia and The Gambia view artificial intelligence (AI) as a potential “key” game-changer, though success remains heavily dependent on training, resources, and international support....

Global Virus Network Launches Multi-Country Mpox Diagnostic Evaluation to Close Global Preparedness Gaps
TAMPA, Fla., Sept. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With global attention shifting away from mpox after recent declines in case counts, the Global Virus Network (GVN) is warning against complacency and urges accelerating efforts to strengthen outbreak...
Celebrating Impact: The Research and Scholarship of President ...
Katia Passerini, Ph.D., joined Gonzaga University as its 27th president on July 15, 2025, becoming the second layperson to serve in the role. President Passerini is a distinguished scholar whose interdisciplinary research spans multiple domains,...

Importing Furniture from Turkey to Africa is Now Easier Than Ever
For African investors and consumers, the reality is clear: buying furniture from Turkey is easier, of higher quality, and significantly more advantageous. ISTANBUL, İSTANBUL, TURKEY, September 21, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- ith rapid...

CoinEx Charity: Redefining Crypto’s Image Through Global Responsibility
CHENNAI, India, Sept. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Under the blazing summer sun at Ambattur Lake, Tamil Nadu, 200 officers from India’s Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and 50 volunteers planted 2,000 palm seeds. While the event marked another...

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...

3M sleeves come in handy at the 2025 World Mountain and Trail Running Championships
The 3M sleeve, which uses innovative fast-dry and warmth technology, ensured the runners got a much-needed boost of support when they needed it most. CANFRANC, SPAIN, September 29, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- At this year's World Mountain and...