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Kenyan security forces kill individual at politician’s funeral service

(MENAFN) At least four individuals lost their lives and several others sustained injuries after Kenyan security forces resorted to gunfire and teargas amid disturbances at the funeral proceedings of veteran opposition politician Raila Odinga in...

AIRE Expands its AI-Powered Feasibility Study Software and expand its reach to Saudi Arabia and the UAE

With its new roll-out, AIRE now has a stronger foothold in the Middle East and Africa region. DUBAI INTERNET CITY, DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, October 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AIRE (Artificial Intelligence in Real Estate), the tech-driven...

Nga Kor Ming Elected President of UN-Habitat: Championing a Global Shift Toward Human-Centred, Sustainable Cities

Malaysia’s Nga Kor Ming elected UN-Habitat President, leading global push for human-centred, sustainable cities. KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA, October 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Malaysia’s Minister of Housing and Local Government, YB Nga Kor Ming,...

President Cyril Ramaphosa mourns the passing of former Kenyan Prime Minister, Raila Odinga

On behalf of the government and people of South Africa, President Cyril Ramaphosa extends his heartfelt condolences to the government and people of Kenya on the passing of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. Mr Odinga, who led Kenya from 2008 to...

Kenya Sees 5.0 Percent Growth in Q2 Economy

(MENAFN) Kenya’s economy expanded by 5.0 percent in the second quarter of 2025, marking an increase from the 4.6 percent growth recorded in the same period last year, according to a report released Tuesday by the Kenya National Bureau of...

WaterConnect’s first development agreement targets water infrastructure in Kenya.

Kansas City, MO / Nairobi, Kenya, Oct. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WaterConnect, the project development company founded by Water.org, has signed its first project development agreement with consortium partners Haskoning, RebelGroup, Private...

Education Above All Foundation Tackles Climate Challenges Through Environmental Education Initiatives in Kenya

DOHA, QATAR, October 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the world prepares for COP30, the 2025 United Nations Climate Change Conference set to take place in Belém, Brazil, there is a renewed global urgency to empower young people with the...

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....

Over 100 current and former Global Affairs staff call for change amid widespread harassment and discrimination at home and abroad

OTTAWA, Ontario, Oct. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Affairs Canada (GAC) employees are breaking their silence on a culture of harassment and discrimination within one of Canada’s most high-profile federal departments. At a national press...

Thousands Pay Tribute to Raila Odinga at Peaceful Burial

(MENAFN) Thousands of Kenyans assembled on Sunday to pay their respects to opposition leader Raila Odinga at his funeral near his farm in western Kenya. Cloaked in the Kenyan flag, Odinga’s coffin was laid to rest during a serene ceremony in...

California and Kenya join in a historic partnership to curb emissions and boost trade

News What you need to know: California has reached a significant milestone, surpassing 200,000 publicly available electric vehicle (EV) charging ports across the state. This is an increase of 22,631 chargers since the last update in March....

LOBO Secures Over US $5 Million in Orders at the 138th Canton Fair

WUXI, China, Oct. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LOBO Technologies Ltd. (Nasdaq: LOBO), a developer and manufacturer of electric mobility and smart products, today announced that it secured more than US $5 million in confirmed orders during the...

Ethiopia Initiates Talks with China

(MENAFN) Ethiopia has started discussions with China to convert part of its $5.38 billion debt into loans denominated in yuan. This move is part of the Ethiopian government's strategy to reduce foreign-exchange pressure and strengthen economic...

Ethiopia Deepens Nuclear Energy Partnership with Russia

(MENAFN) Ethiopia is embarking on a transformative journey in its energy sector through an expanding alliance with Russia in nuclear power development, according to Foreign Minister Gedion Timotheos. During a diplomatic visit to Moscow, Timotheos...

Protesters gather in Abuja over continuing detention of Kanu

(MENAFN) Nigerian police used tear gas to break up demonstrations in the capital, Abuja, where protesters gathered demanding the release of separatist figure Nnamdi Kanu. The rally, led by activist and Sahara Reporters publisher Omoyele Sowore,...

Headline: South Africa Development Still Delivers Returns

Although many commentators view South Africa’s construction and property development market as being under severe stress, JOHANNESBURG, GAUTENG, SOUTH AFRICA, October 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Firefly Projects’ Lead Economist Reveals Where...

Ethiopia wants to transform portion of its debt to yuan

(MENAFN) Ethiopia has launched discussions with China to transform a portion of its $5.38 billion debt into yuan-denominated loans, as the government seeks to relieve pressure on its foreign-exchange reserves and strengthen trade relations....

Ethiopia starts discussing with China to convert dollar dept to yuan

(MENAFN) Ethiopia has entered negotiations with China to convert part of its $5.38 billion debt into yuan-denominated loans, as the country works to ease foreign-exchange strain and expand trade relations with Beijing. National Bank of Ethiopia...

FM of Ethiopia emphasizes importance nuclear partnership with Russia

(MENAFN) Ethiopia’s collaboration with Russia in nuclear energy is poised to significantly reshape the country’s energy sector and boost its influence across the region, Foreign Minister Gedion Timotheos said on Tuesday. Speaking after discussions...

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