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Published on May 4, 2026

Africa faces widening insurance gap as officials push for financial resilience

KIGALI, May 4 (Xinhua) -- Africa is grappling with a widening insurance gap as officials and policymakers call for urgent action to strengthen financial resilience and protect economies from growing risks. Speaking at the ZEP-RE annual meetings 2026, …

Source: Xinhua News Agency - Gov't Propaganda
Published on May 4, 2026

37 new judges sworn in at State House

President William Ruto has sworn in 37 new judges of the High Court and the Environment and Lands Court (ELC) at State House, Nairobi, on Monday. In his capacity as the Chairman of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), President Ruto …

Source: Kenya Broadcasting Corporation - Pro-Government
Published on Apr 27, 2026

Kenya, Mauritius deepen trade ties as Africa pushes for stronger intra-regional trade

Mauritius Economic Development Board director for export promotion and market access, Geerish Bucktowonsing speaks during the Mauritius-Kenya Trade and Investment Promotion Forum in Nairobi /HANDOUT Kenya and Mauritius have reaffirmed their commitment …

Source: Star - Neutral
Published on Apr 18, 2026

Libya’s Ras Jedir crossing is a strategic crossing into the depth of African markets: Tunisia’s Chargé d’affaires

Speaking to Tunisian media last Tuesday (14 April), Mohamed Habib Sassi, Chargé d’affaires a.i. at the Embassy of Tunisia in Tripoli highlighted the strategic importance of the Ras Jedir crossing, as a pivotal crossing point as a transit corridor for …

Source: Libya Herald - Indeterminate
Published on Apr 16, 2026

African Leather and Leather Products Institute (ALLPI) calls for collaboration of Zimbabwe leather sector players

Judith Phiri [email protected] THE African Leather and Leather Products Institute (ALLPI) has called for collaboration of Zimbabwe leather sector players to address challenges such as poor quality and low capacity utilisation. Speaking at the he Zimbabwe …

Source: The Sunday News - Gov't Propaganda
Published on May 5, 2026

Full speech: William Ruto's special address to Tanzania's Parliament in Dodoma

President William Ruto used his Tanzania Parliament address to push for deeper regional unity, warning mistrust still slows progress He pointed to trade, infrastructure, and joint investments as key drivers of shared growth between Kenya and Tanzania The …

Source: TUKO - Neutral
Published on May 5, 2026

What President Ruto told Tanzania’s Parliament

Tuesday, May 05, 2026 - 17 min read What you need to know: SPECIAL ADDRESS BY HIS EXCELLENCY WILLIAM SAMOEI RUTO, C.G.H.; phd; PRESIDENT AND COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF OF THE KENYA DEFENCE FORCES, TO THE PARLIAMENT OF THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA IN DODOMA, …

Source: The Citizen - Indeterminate
Published on Apr 14, 2026

How Kenya and Tanzania Revealed a Vital Trade Breakthrough

Tanzania and Kenya have agreed to scale up diplomatic and economic cooperation, with a renewed push to dismantle the non-tariff barriers (NTBs) that have long throttled trade between East Africa’s two largest economies. At high-level consultations held in …

Source: Ghana MMA - Neutral
Published on Apr 16, 2026

Walvis Bay and Lüderitz are at an advantage of the Middle East conflict

Staff Reporter WALVIS BAY and Lüderitz are at an advantage of the Middle East conflict, as global shipping disruptions linked to instability in the Persian Gulf and Red Sea are redirecting vessel traffic along Africa’s coastline, positioning Namibia’s …

Source: Informante - Pending

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Published on May 11, 2026 - 00:00 GMT

Members advance transparency work in rules of origin, explore trade facilitation links

Information session on trade facilitation and rules of origin An information session held on 12 May explored the intersection between trade facilitation and rules of origin. The session was jointly opened by the Chair of the CRO together with the Chair of …

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Published on September 24, 2025 - 10:20 GMT

COMESA RIA Launches Capacity Building Programme to Boost Foreign Direct Investment in Eastern and Southern Africa

Through targeted capacity building, the initiative enhances investment-readiness and FDI facilitation in the region. CAIRO, EGYPT, September 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The COMESA Regional Investment Agency (RIA) has taken a major step to …

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Published on September 14, 2021 - 15:26 GMT

National Youth Councils elect the first-ever Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) Youth Advisory Panel

Download logo The National Youth Councils of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) Member States, have elected the first-ever COMESA Youth Advisory Panel (COM-YAP). The elections were held during a two-day meeting convened on the 8th …

Distribution channels: Business & Economy, World & Regional
Published on May 13, 2020 - 15:17 GMT

Coronavirus - Seychelles: Extraordinary Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) Intergovernmental ...

Download logo Given the COVID 19 pandemic affecting the region and the world, the COMESA Secretariat decided to call for an extraordinary Intergovernmental Committee (IC) meeting, held on 12th May 2020, at the Department of Foreign Affairs. Among items …

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Published on March 25, 2024 - 15:00 GMT

Chargé d’Affaires of the Embassy of China in Cyprus Wang Sheng Meets with Secretary General of COMESA

On 21 March 2024, Chargé d’Affaires Wang Sheng met with Chileshe Mpundu Kapwepwe, Secretary General of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA). The two sides exchanged views on strengthening cooperation between China and COMESA. Mr. Wang …

Distribution channels: Politics
Published on April 1, 2026 - 14:27 GMT

PROSTO WIND POWER AND DZGN ENERGY RESOURCES TO PROVIDE POWER TO MULTIPLE ZAMBIAN HOSPITALS AND HEALTH FACILITIES

$250 Million US Dollar project will utilize its technology to Generate; Transmit and Distribute Electricity under the Presidential Renewable Energy Initiative NUTLEY, NJ, UNITED STATES, April 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “PROSTO WIND POWER” a US …

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Published on July 18, 2018 - 10:56 GMT

Seychelles Government Participates at the 20th Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) Summit of Heads of ...

The Seychelles government is participating at the 20th Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) Authority that is taking place from the 9th to 19th July 2018 in Lusaka, Zambia. Ambassador Barry …

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Published on August 3, 2025 - 13:33 GMT

Tanzanian leader inaugurates EACLC

(MENAFN) Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan officially inaugurated the East Africa Commercial and Logistics Center (EACLC) on Friday in Dar es Salaam—a large-scale logistics and trade complex constructed by a Chinese company. During the launch event, …

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Published on May 13, 2026 - 13:00 GMT

Healthcare AI Startup ASTRID Adds Spanish Across Medical, Dental, and Veterinary AI Agents

Free Spanish-language access opens to a global population of 636 million Spanish speakers, including 64.7 million people in the United States. LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, May 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ASTRID, the global AI health …

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Published on May 13, 2026 - 13:00 GMT

Dijital Karma Helps Pest Control Companies Grow with Specialized Pest Control Marketing Services

Dijital Karma helps pest control companies grow online with specialized marketing services focused on visibility, leads, and business growth. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Using antiquated forms of promotion or word-of- …

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Published on May 13, 2026 - 12:30 GMT

Sherlocq Launches the First AI-Native Regulatory Intelligence Platform for Global Financial Services

The platform brings multi-jurisdiction regulatory research, document intelligence, and sanctions intelligence to compliance, legal, and regulatory professionals NEWARK, DE, UNITED STATES, May 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sherlocq, the first AI …

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Published on May 13, 2026 - 12:24 GMT

Stephen Shaya, M.D. Honored in Historic Exchange Between the Imperial House of Brazil and Swedish Orders

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN, May 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Stephen Shaya, M.D., Executive Servant Leader of J&B Medical and Managing Director of Akkad Holdings, was honored during a historic exchange of honors between the Imperial House of Brazil …

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Published on May 13, 2026 - 12:00 GMT

Nordic civil society met at the Danish Parliament to advance coordination on Ukraine’s support and Nordic resilience

The fourth Nordic Ukraine Advocacy Summit convened in Copenhagen, bringing civil society and policymakers to discuss support for Ukraine and Nordic resilience. COPENHAGEN, CAPITAL REGION OF DENMARK, DENMARK, May 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On …

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Published on May 13, 2026 - 11:50 GMT

NVBDC Announces New Initiative to Strengthen Veteran Business Growth Through MVO Task Force Expansion

TROY, MI, UNITED STATES, May 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Veteran Business Development Council (NVBDC) is proud to announce the continued expansion of its Military & Veteran Organization (MVO) Task Force, a strategic initiative …

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Published on May 13, 2026 - 11:43 GMT

COAF Hosts First-Ever TEDx Event in Lori, Bringing Global Ideas to Debed

The first TEDx event took place in Armenia’s Lori region, hosted by the Children of Armenia Fund (COAF) at the COAF SMART Center in the village of Debed. YEREVAN, ARMENIA, May 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For the first time, a TEDx event took …

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Published on May 13, 2026 - 11:32 GMT

SOUEAST Aims to Set New Benchmark for Urban Mobility

WUHU, ANHUI, CHINA, May 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The logic of global passenger vehicle consumption is undergoing a transformation. Today’s urban consumers expect a vehicle that seamlessly transitions between daily commutes, weekend getaways …

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Published on May 13, 2026 - 10:48 GMT

Sports Tourism Market Growth Overview, Facts & Figures, Segmentation, Future Trends and Historical Analysis By 2033

The sports tourism market is estimated to be valued at USD 984.24 Bn in 2026 and is expected to reach USD 2,344.37 Bn by 2033. BURLINGAME, CA, UNITED STATES, May 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The latest study, titled Sports Tourism Market 2026 …

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Published on May 13, 2026 - 10:45 GMT

Diavanti Announces Expansion Plans Into Luxury Real Estate and Construction Market

Diavanti aims to establish a presence in luxury real estate development and premium construction projects across international markets. LONDON, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Diavanti has announced its strategic …

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Published on May 13, 2026 - 10:43 GMT

Zazoon positioniert sich im 39-Mrd.-USD-Markt - bevor sich das Zeitfenster schliesst

ZURICH, SWITZERLAND, May 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Der Markt für Governance-, Risk- und Compliance-Software entwickelt sich aktuell zu einem der spannendsten Wachstumssegmente im Enterprise-SaaS-Bereich. Laut Mordor Intelligence soll der …

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Published on May 13, 2026 - 10:36 GMT

Government leaders to accelerate the power of social innovation to tackle societal, economic and environmental crises

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ministers and senior government leaders from around the world will come together on 19 May to explore how social innovation can be at the forefront of their country’s approach to …

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Published on May 13, 2026 - 08:20 GMT

MASTERISE GROUP LAUNCHES ONE CENTRAL SAIGON - VIETNAM’S FIRST MIXED-USE LANDMARK DESTINATION

HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM, May 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Set opposite Ben Thanh Market, One Central Saigon is a landmark mixed-use destination where luxury living, hospitality, retail and business converge at the centre of Ho Chi Minh City …

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Published on May 13, 2026 - 04:01 GMT

World Bank-hosted fund opens $163m grants program to bolster food security for world’s poorest farmers

New grants will support smallholder farmers in low-income countries as global hunger nears record highs and development aid faces historic decline WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new US$163 million call for …

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Published on May 12, 2026 - 22:26 GMT

Dunham House — Nebraska's First Combat Veterans Assisted Living Facility Opens in Fall 2026

Dunham House opens Fall 2026 in Omaha, NE — Nebraska's first assisted living facility built exclusively for combat-wounded veterans. Now accepting applications. OMAHA, NE, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dunham House, …

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Published on May 12, 2026 - 21:35 GMT

Miracle Surrogacy announces $3,000 grant for new surrogacy journeys through May 31

The nonprofit arm of Mexico-based Miracle Surrogacy, the Miracle Surrogacy Foundation, will provide $3,000 grants to new intended parents through May 31, 2026. CANCUN, MEXICO, May 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Miracle Surrogacy of Mexico …

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Published on May 12, 2026 - 21:00 GMT

TECHOM Systems Launches M365 Tenant ID Lookup Tool to Simplify Cloud Administration and Integration

TECHOM Systems’ M365 Tenant ID Lookup Tool helps users find tenant IDs, streamlining integrations, reducing delays and boosting Microsoft 365 productivity. MELBOURNE, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA, May 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- 𝗧𝗘𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗠 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀, a …

Distribution channels: IT Industry, International Organizations ...
Published on May 12, 2026 - 19:00 GMT

Newsmatics Launches 'Journalists Wanted' Initiative to Amplify Credible Journalism and Expand Audience Reach

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the local news landscape continues to shift, a new initiative is aiming to ensure that important journalism reaches broader audiences. Newsmatics, the media intelligence …

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Published on May 12, 2026 - 18:39 GMT

RTW Foundation Awards $573,000 to Rare Disease Foundations Advancing Ultra-Rare Disease Research

RTW Foundation is proud to announce $573,000 in grant funding for eight rare disease foundations advancing critical rare disease research. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- RTW Foundation, the philanthropic arm …

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Published on May 12, 2026 - 17:40 GMT

Enkrypt AI and NetApp Collaborate to Bring AI Risk Enforcement to the Data Layer

Strategic Collaboration Connects Real-Time AI Governance Intelligence with Storage-Layer Access Control for Enterprise Hybrid Environments BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Enkrypt AI, the AI security platform purpose …

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