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Cameroonians Head to Polls as Presidential Vote Kicks Off
(MENAFN) Cameroonians headed to the polls early Sunday as voting began nationwide in a high-stakes presidential election, with tensions running high in the country’s conflict-hit Anglophone regions. Polling stations opened at 8 a.m. local time...
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Cameroon’s election could extend President decades-long hold on power
(MENAFN) Cameroonians are preparing to vote Sunday in a presidential election that could extend President Paul Biya’s decades-long hold on power. The 92-year-old leader, one of the world’s oldest and longest-serving heads of state, is seeking an...
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Trade and gender group discusses implementation of 2025-2026 Work Plan
The Work Plan 2025-2026 of the Informal Working Group on Trade and Gender (IWG (INF/TGE/W/10/REV1) seeks to translate members' shared commitments to gender equality in trade into actions. The co-chairs recalled that the new Work Plan builds on the...
Cameroon, Chad Seal Military Cooperation Agreement
(MENAFN) Cameroon and Chad have formalized a new military cooperation agreement designed to reinforce security measures along their shared border, according to an announcement by Cameroon's Ministry of Defense on Wednesday. The accord was signed...
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WTO members prepare to advance e-commerce discussions as MC14 approaches
The facilitator of the Work Programme on Electronic Commerce, Ambassador Richard Brown of Jamaica, in summing up, noted that a group of members expressed at the meeting their intention to submit a draft ministerial text. Several members said they...
Smart Water Meter Market Size to Reach USD 5.35 Billion by 2032, Driven by IoT Adoption and Sustainable Water Practices
Europe led the market in 2018 with a 34.7% share, while the U.S. market is expected to reach USD 662.17 million by 2032. PUNE, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA, September 25, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The global smart water meter market has gained...
On Period Action Day, CA nonprofit helped fight Period Poverty
Menstrual hygiene kits help girls manage their period LIVERMORE, CA, UNITED STATES, October 12, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Global Uplift Project (TGUP) has helped more than 118,000 girls manage their period so they can stay in school. The...
DG Okonjo-Iweala: WTO “has important tools worth preserving”
The General Council meeting opened with a moment of silence for Carlos Perez del Castillo, the former Ambassador of Uruguay to the WTO who passed away in August. General Council chair Saqer Abdullah Almoqbel (Saudi Arabia) noted that Mr. Perez del...
DG Okonjo-Iweala welcomes calls of support for WTO, urges meaningful MC14 outcomes
DG Okonjo-Iweala said that during her recent mission to New York to attend the UN General Assembly, leaders, ministers and stakeholders all expressed sentiments of support for the organization. "I was heartened by the amount of unwavering support...
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...
Agriculture negotiations Chair reports on prospects for progress for MC14
Ambassador Hussain told members he had held consultations to survey their positions and that there was a strong sense of realism and pragmatism among delegations, but that there was also scepticism that divergences could be overcome in time for...
On Period Action Day, CA nonprofit helps fight Period Poverty in Uganda
Menstrual hygiene kits help girls manage their period LIVERMORE, CA, UNITED STATES, October 8, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Global Uplift Project (TGUP) is helping more than 16,000 girls in Uganda manage their period so they can stay in...
DG Okonjo-Iweala: Partnerships are vital for needs assessments to implement IFD Agreement
In her opening remarks, Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala praised the 127 WTO members participating in the IFD Agreement for their successful conclusion of the first agreement to set global benchmarks for enhancing the transparency of...
Sanas Expands Accent Translation to Support African and Middle Eastern Accents
PALO ALTO, Calif., Sept. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sanas, provider of the world’s first Real-Time Speech Understanding Platform, today announced a major expansion of its AI-powered Accent Translation solution, introducing first-ever support for...
DG Okonjo-Iweala stresses important role of partnerships to boost opportunities for LDCs
Co-organized by The Gambia (Coordinator of the WTO LDC Group), Germany (EIF Funding Partner Coordinator) and the Executive Secretariat of the EIF, the event was held as part of the EIF Global Forum 2025 entitled "Accelerating Impact – On the Road...
DG Okonjo-Iweala urges parliamentarians to step up support for multilateralism, WTO reform
In her opening address, the Director-General highlighted the entry into force of the WTO’s Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies following ratification of the Agreement by two-thirds of WTO members. Hailing it as a landmark for sustainability, she...
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....
Sydney Palmer LLC Announces Gianluca Gibbons’ Debut Book How to Hijack Reality Reaches #1 on Amazon Ahead of Official Release
Los Angeles, CA, Sept. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sydney Palmer LLC, a brand storytelling and business consultancy, announced today that its founder, Gianluca Gibbons, has achieved Amazon #1 Best Seller status with his debut book How to Hijack...
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...