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Another Boat Tragedy off North Africa's Atlantic Coast Stark Reminder of Perilous Sea Journeys
Download logo The International Organization for Migration (IOM) and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, say the deaths of 47 people who were onboard a boat heading to the Canary Islands from North Africa’s Atlantic coast highlight the urgent need for...

Marriott International reveals Robust Expansion Plans across Africa: Expects to Increase Portfolio by 50 Percent with over 200 Hotels and 38,000 Rooms by 2023
From the Africa Hotel Investment Forum (AHIF) in Nairobi, Kenya, Marriott International (NASDAQ: MAR) (www.Marriott.com) today announced rapid expansion plans across Africa. Strong demand for select-service brands and conversion opportunities are...

EU - League of Arab States Summit, Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, 24-25 February 2019
Download logo The European Union (EU) - League of Arab States (LAS) summit will be held in the International Congress Centre in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, on 24-25 February 2019. The summit will for the first time bring together the heads of state or...

43 elements inscribed on UNESCO’s intangible cultural heritage lists
New inscriptions on the List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding: Federated States of Micronesia — Carolinian wayfinding and canoe making Carolinian wayfinding and canoe making refers to the centuries-old tradition of...

United Nations launches plan to promote peace, inclusive growth in Africa’s Sahel
Speaking at the launch on Saturday, Mohamed Ibn Chambas, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for West Africa, highlighted the “immense” potential of the region – from natural resources and renewable energy to culture and...

Human Rights Council adopts Universal Periodic Review outcomes of Seychelles, Latvia, Singapore and Sierra Leone
Download logo The Human Rights Council at its midday meeting today adopted the outcomes of the Universal Periodic Review of Seychelles, Latvia, Singapore and Sierra Leone. Speaking on the Universal Periodic Review outcome of Seychelles were...

Senegal s Petroleum Code: Promoting Local Content, State Ownership of Hydrocarbon Resources, and Environmental Sustainability (By Miguel Artacho)
By Miguel Artacho, Field Editor Senegal adopted a new Petroleum Code (https://bit.ly/3uENBWh) on January 24, 2019, which aims to reinforce the preservation of national interests and local content. The new code goes significantly beyond the...

Kinross provides update on development projects and full-year 2020 exploration results
Mineral reserves increase 5.7 million gold oz., or 23% year-over-year, to 30 million gold oz. Kupol and Paracatu extend mine life by one year and Chirano by three years TORONTO, Feb. 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kinross Gold Corporation (TSX:K;...

Kinross reports 2020 fourth-quarter and full-year results
Met guidance for ninth year in a row and delivered record free cash flow of more than $1 billion Production expected to grow by 20% in 2023 TORONTO, Feb. 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kinross Gold Corporation (TSX: K, NYSE: KGC) (“Kinross” or the...

International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation signs ten high-level Trade Agreements representing more than US$1.2bn
The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) (www.ITFC-idb.org), member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, has signed ten major Trade Financing Agreements worth more than US$1.2 Billion, and Trade Development Agreements...

Senegal: Ambitious Oil & Gas Development Program to Boost Economy (By Miguel Artacho)
By Miguel Artacho, Field Editor Senegal is becoming one of the most exciting oil and gas plays to emerge in recent years in sub-Saharan Africa´s largely underexplored oil and gas sector. The country may be a relatively new player in terms of...

The World’s Best: 526 UPG Sustainability Leaders commit to training 10,000 citizens across the world
Young leaders (18 to 35 years) from over 100 countries, completed a 9-week training and they commit to train 10,000 citizens across all world regions. GENEVA, GENEVA, SWITZERLAND, June 16, 2021 /EINPresswire.com/ -- United People Global...

UNHCR recommends the cessation of refugee status for Ivorians
Download logo UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, has recommended that States hosting Ivorian refugees end their refugee status and facilitate their voluntary repatriation, reintegration, or acquisition of permanent residency or naturalization for those...

From MBA programs to accelerated learning, ALU Conservation Programs are set to build the next generation of Africa's Conservation Leaders
We are seeking the conservation leader from West Africa The ALU School of Wildlife Conservation (www.SoWC.ALUeducation.com) has launched a campaign and scholarship program to recruit more women, specifically from West and North Africa, for their...

Oil and Gas Industry and Green Advocates have a duty to Make Energy Poverty History in Africa with Investments and Dialogue (By NJ Ayuk)
Oh look, it’s another heartfelt plea to help Africa. In this case, the call to action has come from Frans Timmermans, the European Commission’s executive vice-president for the European Green Deal, and Fatih Birol, executive director of the...

Kinross reports strong 2020 third-quarter results
Significant increase in earnings and cash flow Company on track to meet annual guidance for ninth consecutive year TORONTO, Nov. 04, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kinross Gold Corporation (TSX: K, NYSE: KGC) today announced its results for the third...

Kinross provides strong long-term production profile
(This news release contains forward-looking information about expected future events and performance of the Company. We refer to the risks and assumptions set out in our Cautionary Statement on Forward-Looking Information located at the end of...

Kinross declares dividend and provides guidance to 2023 with growing production
Board approves plan to pay quarterly dividend of $0.03 per share Company expects to increase production by 20% with declining cost trend (This news release contains forward-looking information about expected future events and performance of the...

Kinross reports strong 2020 second-quarter results
TORONTO, July 29, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kinross Gold Corporation (TSX: K, NYSE: KGC) today announced its results for the second-quarter ended June 30, 2020. (This news release contains forward-looking information about expected future events...

Kinross reports 2020 first-quarter results
Kinross in strong financial position with robust cash flow and total liquidity of $1.9 billion Tasiast delivers record production and throughput rates for the second consecutive quarter TORONTO, May 05, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kinross Gold...