Press Releases

Vocal critic of West wants reelection as Ugandan president

(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...

Minister Ronald Lamola: International Relations and Cooperation Dept Budget Vote 2025/26

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,...

Illegal arrest and detention of Libyan Asset Recovery head reflects worsening Libyan corruption

Endemic corruption in Libya continues to deter foreign investment, cripple public services, and erode trust in government. In the past year, Libya fell to its lowest-ever ranking in Transparency International’s 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index,...

VAALCO Energy, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2025 Results

HOUSTON, May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VAALCO Energy, Inc. (NYSE: EGY, LSE: EGY) (“Vaalco” or the “Company”) today reported operational and financial results for the first quarter of 2025. First Quarter 2025 Highlights and Recent Key Items:...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

VAALCO Energy, Inc. to Present Live Via Investor Meet Company

HOUSTON, March 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VAALCO Energy, Inc. (NYSE: EGY; LSE: EGY) (“Vaalco” or the “Company”) announced that George Maxwell, Chief Executive Officer, and Ron Bain, Chief Financial Officer, will provide a live presentation via...

Emmanuel Ananaba Unveils The Flood of Love

GA, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Emmanuel Ananaba, known by his pen name Chyji Ananaba, introduces a thought-provoking addition to contemporary literature with the release of The Flood of Love. This action fiction novel...

VAALCO Schedules Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Earnings Release and Conference Call

HOUSTON, March 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VAALCO Energy, Inc. (NYSE: EGY; LSE: EGY) (“Vaalco” or the “Company”) today announced the timing of its fourth quarter and full year 2024 earnings release and conference call. The Company will issue its...

Spanish Nationals in UK Seek to Retain Citizenship Amid Post-Brexit Changes

UK Apostille Service for Spanish Citizenship (by LAS Ltd) LONDON, WESTMINSTER, UNITED KINGDOM, February 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- London Apostille Services Ltd (LAS Ltd) is issuing an urgent reminder to Spanish nationals who have acquired...

The European Magazine Announces Award Winners 2025

The European Magazine has announced the recipients of their 2025 awards who have won titles up to this point in the year. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, April 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The European is proud to announce the final full list of...

The 2024 WLA Forum to be Held on October 25-27

SHANGHAI, Oct. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The 2024 WLA Forum will be held at the Permanent Site of the WLA Forum, Shanghai, China from October 25 to 27, announced by the World Laureates Association (WLA). A Media Snippet accompanying this...

Research reveals legal loopholes and victim-blaming enable sexual violence to go unpunished in Africa

Equality Now's new report reveals how flawed laws, weak implementation, and victim-blaming are preventing rape survivors from accessing justice in Africa. NAIROBI, KENYA, November 28, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Across Africa, rape is one of the...

TRANSCRIPT OF Q&A: Senator Risa Hontiveros with NICA, DFA and BI

PHILIPPINES, March 4 - Press Release March 4, 2025 TRANSCRIPT OF Q&A: Senator Risa Hontiveros with NICA, DFA and BI Senator Risa Hontiveros (SRH): Thank you, Chief Uy, for that confirmation. So we're still awaiting immigration status of Chinese...

VAALCO Energy, Inc. Announces Participation in Water Tower Research Fireside Chat on November 19, 2024

HOUSTON, Nov. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VAALCO Energy, Inc. (NYSE: EGY; LSE: EGY) (“Vaalco” or the “Company”) today announced its participation in an investor event hosted by Water Tower Research (“WTR”) on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 11:00...

Annual Arts Exhibition between China and the Portuguese-speaking Countries inaugurated More than 100 artworks showcase Chinese and Portuguese contemporary art

MACAU, October 25 - Jointly organised by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC, from the Portuguese acronym) and Wynn Resorts (Macau) S.A., the “Memories‧Legacies‧Mutations –Annual Arts Exhibition between China and the Portuguese-speaking Countries” was...

Annual Arts Exhibition between China and the Portuguese-speaking Countries opens on Friday featuring more than 100 artworks that showcase Chinese and Portuguese contemporary art

MACAU, October 21 - Jointly organised by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC, from the Portuguese acronym) and Wynn Resorts (Macau) S.A., the “Memories‧Legacies‧Mutations–Annual Arts Exhibition between China and the Portuguese-speaking Countries” will...