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70 Reported Dead as Migrant Vessel Sinks Near Mauritania

(MENAFN) More than 140 people are feared dead following the sinking of a migrant vessel headed for Spain’s Canary Islands off the coast of Mauritania on Friday, according to Spanish media outlets. Mauritanian authorities informed a Spanish news...

Migrant Ship Sinks Near Mauritania

(MENAFN) More than 140 individuals are feared to have perished on Friday when a migrant vessel headed for Spain’s Canary Islands sank off the coast of Mauritania, as reported by Spanish media. Authorities in Mauritania informed a Spanish news...

Mauritania trusts EllaLink for its new international submarine cable connection

DUBLIN and NOUAKCHOTT, Mauritania, July 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EllaLink, the owner of a high-capacity optic-fibre submarine cable directly connecting Europe and Latin America, and the Ministère de la Transformation Numérique et de la...

SETAF-AF civil affairs team strengthens security cooperation in Mauritania

NOUAKCHOTT, Mauritania – A team of U.S. Army Civil Affairs Soldiers from the 360th Civil Affairs Brigade, 478th Civil Affairs Battalion (Airborne), deployed in support of U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), is currently...

Working Paper 21 – The EU-Mauritania Partnership: Whose Priorities?

17th October 2024 | News ECRE has published a working paper on the EU-Mauritania migration partnership agreement (the ‘Partnership’) which was signed by the European Commission and the Government of Mauritania in March 2024. The working paper,...

Migrant vessle to Spain sinks, killing over one hundred

(MENAFN) More than 140 people are feared dead after a migrant vessel en route to Spain’s Canary Islands sank off the coast of Mauritania on Friday, according to reports. Mauritanian authorities told Spanish news outlets that at least 70 bodies...

Kinross sells portion of Asante Gold shares

(All dollar amounts are expressed in Canadian dollars, unless otherwise noted.) TORONTO, Sept. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kinross Gold Corporation (“Kinross”) (TSX: K, NYSE: KGC) announced today that it has sold an aggregate of 29,850,984 common...

Gastech 2025 to Welcome Global Energy Leaders for Industry-Defining Dialogue on Security, Innovation and Transformation

MILAN, ITALY, September 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- • Starting tomorrow, Gastech 2025 will convene more than 50,000 attendees over four days, uniting government ministers, industry leaders, and innovators from 150 different countries around...

ATLANTIC ROUTE and SPAIN: Reception centres in Ceuta ‘overwhelmed’ ― NGO accuses Mauritanian authorities of rights violations ― First transfer of unaccompanied minors from Canary Islands ― Canary Islands government repeats request for additional Fronte…

Authorities in Ceuta have warned that reception centres in the enclave are ‘overwhelmed’ following high numbers of arrivals. An NGO has accused authorities in Mauritania of abusing people on the move in the country. The transfer of unaccompanied...

African Union is worried about US deportation deal with Rwanda, Uganda

(MENAFN) The African Union’s rights body expressed concern on Monday regarding agreements between the United States and African nations, including Rwanda and Uganda, that facilitate the transfer of deportees to those countries, according to...

AU Alarmed by U.S. Deportee Deals with Rwanda, Uganda

(MENAFN) The African Union's (AU) human rights body raised alarm on Monday regarding recent agreements between Rwanda, Uganda, and the United States that would facilitate the transfer of deportees to these African nations. In a statement, the...

Pope Leo demand once again immediate truce in Ukraine

(MENAFN) Pope Leo XIV has called once again for an urgent ceasefire in Ukraine, appealing to global leaders to prioritize dialogue and peace as Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities intensify, according to reports. During the Sunday Angelus in Rome,...

Gastech 2025 to Welcome Global Ministers and Energy CEOs as World Faces Rising Demand and Transition Challenges

MILAN, ITALY, August 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- • Global ministers and policymakers unite — 22 ministers from across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East are confirmed, including U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum and U.S. Secretary...

Trump hosts high-profile meeting with leaders from five West, Central African nations

(MENAFN) On July 9, 2025, US President Donald Trump hosted a high-profile meeting at the White House with leaders from five West and Central African nations — Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania, and Senegal. Presented as a fresh chapter in...

Liberian leader amazes Trump with ‘good English’

(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump praised Liberian President Joseph Boakai for his command of the English language during a meeting with several African leaders at the White House. The gathering, held on Wednesday, brought together leaders from...

Aya Gold & Silver Reports Strong Q2-2025 Results

MONTREAL, Aug. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aya Gold & Silver Inc. (TSX: AYA; OTCQX: AYASF) (“Aya” or the “Corporation”) today announced second quarter financial and operational results for the three-month period ended June 30, 2025. All amounts...

26 Fugitives Wanted for Violent and Serious Crimes Returned to the United States from Mexico Including Leaders of Foreign Terrorist Organizations and Alien Smuggling Organization

The United States announced today that it has taken into custody 26 fugitives from Mexico facing a range of federal and state criminal charges from around the country, including charges relating to drug-trafficking, hostage-taking, kidnapping,...

Kinross Files Early Warning Report with respect to Asante Gold

(All dollar amounts are expressed in Canadian dollars, unless otherwise noted.) TORONTO, Aug. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kinross Gold Corporation (“Kinross”) (TSX: K, NYSE: KGC) announced today that it has entered into an amendment agreement to...

Trump is scheduled to host five African leaders in Washington

(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump is slated to hold talks with the presidents of Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania, and Senegal in Washington, D.C., from July 9 to 11, according to a news report. If this meeting proceeds as planned, it...

FLNG Gimi reaches Commercial Operations Date and Golar progresses FLNG growth

Golar LNG Limited (“Golar”) is pleased to announce that FLNG Gimi has reached the Commercial Operations Date (“COD”) for its 20-year Lease and Operate Agreement for the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (“GTA”) project offshore Mauritania and Senegal. The...