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Dulles CBP Agriculture Specialists Seize Slithery Sustenance
STERLING, Va. – There was zero chance that this stuff was going to slither away from U.S. Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists at Washington Dulles International Airport. CBP found this snake meat in the baggage of a traveler from...

Rwanda resigns regional bloc due to DR Congo dispute
(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...

Trade can support climate change mitigation and adaptation in Africa's agricultural sector, new data shows
New report analyzes trade performance amid pressure points from climate change, water use, and carbon emissions, with recommendations for sustainable practices. KIGALI, RWANDA, August 29, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The latest Africa Agriculture...

VAALCO Energy, Inc. Announces Participation in EnerCom Denver Conference
HOUSTON, Aug. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VAALCO Energy, Inc. (NYSE: EGY; LSE: EGY) (“VAALCO” or the “Company”) today announced its participation in the EnerCom Denver Conference to be held in Denver, Colorado where Chief Executive Officer George...

Trump enacts entry ban on third world countries
(MENAFN) In a move citing national security threats, former U.S. President Donald Trump signed a proclamation barring citizens from a dozen nations from entering the United States. The measure, announced on a Wednesday, also introduced limited...

VAALCO Energy, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2024 Results
HOUSTON, Aug. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VAALCO Energy, Inc. (NYSE: EGY, LSE: EGY) ("VAALCO" or the "Company") today reported operational and financial results for the second quarter of 2024. Second Quarter 2024 Highlights and Recent Key Items:...

VAALCO Energy, Inc. Declares Third Quarter 2024 Dividend
HOUSTON, Aug. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VAALCO Energy, Inc. (NYSE: EGY; LSE: EGY) (“VAALCO” or the “Company”) declared its quarterly cash dividend of $0.0625 per share of common stock for the third quarter of 2024 ($0.25 annualized), which is...

Trump prohibits residents of dozen nations from US
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a new proclamation barring citizens from 12 countries, including Iran, Afghanistan, and Yemen, from entering the United States. The full travel ban, which will take effect on June 9, cites national...

CORRECTION – VAALCO Energy, Inc. Provides Positive Additional Information Regarding Its Acquisition Of Svenska
HOUSTON, July 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In a release issued under the same headline today at 2:00 AM ET by VAALCO Energy, Inc. (NYSE: EGY; LSE: EGY), please note that, in the second-to-last paragraph before the “About VAALCO” section, the...

VAALCO Energy, Inc. Provides Positive Additional Information Regarding Its Acquisition Of Svenska
HOUSTON, July 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VAALCO Energy, Inc. (NYSE: EGY; LSE: EGY) (“VAALCO” or the “Company”) today announces that it has filed a Form 8-K/A with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) that provides historical financial...

SBM Offshore signs Share Purchase Agreement with GEPetrol
Amsterdam, June 4, 2025 SBM Offshore announces it has signed a Share Purchase Agreement for the full divestment of SBM Offshore’s equity interest in the lease and operating entities of the FPSO Aseng to GEPetrol. The Company’s exit from Equatorial...

Russia extends diplomatic presence in Africa
(MENAFN) Russia is preparing to bolster its diplomatic presence in Africa with the opening of a new Consulate General in the Egyptian resort city of Sharm El-Sheikh. The decision, formalized in a decree signed by Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin...

U.S. Travel Restriction on Sierra Leone – Separating Facts from Fictions
Travel Restrictions on Sierra Leone: What Facts are Saying FREETOWN, SIERRA LEONE, June 8, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In keeping with his July 2024 campaign promise to restore the travel ban and refugee admission into the United States upon...

African presidents plan on attending Russia’s Victory Day parade
(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...

Perpetual Evolution in Education: Adapting to the Needs of Tomorrow’s Learners
Atlantic International University (AIU) Embraces Lifelong Learning and Innovation to Prepare Students for the Future The pathway to your goals: Explore the possibilities at Atlantic International University. HONOLULU, May 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE)...

Minister Dean Macpherson hosts Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium South Africa (SIDSSA) 2025, 25 to 27 May 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...

VAALCO Schedules First Quarter 2025 Earnings Release and Conference Call
HOUSTON, April 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VAALCO Energy, Inc. (NYSE: EGY; LSE: EGY) (“Vaalco” or the “Company”) today announced the timing of its first quarter 2025 earnings release and conference call. The Company will issue its first quarter...

US Lowers Diplomatic, Development Engagement in Africa
(MENAFN) The United States is significantly scaling back its diplomatic and development efforts in Africa, leading to increasing worries about the future of the region’s progress in health, education, and economic growth. This reduction in...

U.S. Slashes Development Programs in Africa
(MENAFN) The United States is significantly scaling back its development and diplomatic efforts in Africa, causing growing concerns about the region’s future in areas like health, education, and economic growth. A leaked executive order from the...

US lawmakers want to block IMF assistance to Central Africa
(MENAFN) US lawmakers have introduced a bill to prevent International Monetary Fund (IMF) support for certain Central African countries in response to a controversial regulation imposed by local fiscal authorities on foreign oil companies. The...