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Published on Jun 26, 2026

South Africa is “nothing” without the rest of the continent, MTN Chairman warns, blasting state failure

MTN Group Chairman Mcebisi Jonas has delivered a powerful and unequivocal condemnation of the ongoing anti-foreigner sentiment and xenophobic violence in South Africa. He argued that the country’s economic future and fortune are inextricably intertwined …

Source: Ripples Nigeria - Neutral
Published on 05:10 GMT

World Cup 2026: Paul Okoku Among FIFA Legends Honored by East Point, Georgia, as South Africa’s Late Equalizer Against ...

From a Hospitality Suite to a Historic World Cup Moment: Four Decades After My International Career Began, Football Opened Another Door and I Found Myself Honored as a FIFA Legend By Paul Lucky Okoku When a community chooses to honor its sporting pioneers …

Source: This Day - Pro-Government
Published on Jun 26, 2026

Maryland Announces $10 Million in Funding to Increase Access to Fresh Produce in High-Poverty Communities

Updated: Friday, June 26, 2026 Produce Rx Grants Will Provide Fresh Produce and Nutrition Assistance Prescriptions to Individuals in ENOUGH Communities ANNAPOLIS, MD— Governor Wes Moore today announced $10 million in funding will be available for Produce …

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Published on 00:49 GMT

Treasury Sanctions Networks Fueling Sudan’s Civil War and Worsening Humanitarian Crisis

WASHINGTON—Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) imposed sanctions on eight individuals and entities linked to procurement and recruitment networks that continue to fuel Sudan’s devastating civil war between …

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Published on Jun 26, 2026

ASIA/BANGLADESH - Archbishop of Dhaka: "Amid Poverty, emigration and discrimination, Catholics live and bear witness to ...

Friday, 26 June 2026 OMI by Paolo Affatato Rome (Fides News Agency) – A small, poor yet vibrant Church, sustained by deep faith and characterized by the active participation of its faithful. This is how Bejoy Nicephorus D'Cruze, OMI, Metropolitan …

Source: Fides - Public Broadcaster
Published on 05:12 GMT

Nigeria Wins Seat on UN Women’s Rights Committee

* Jimoh Ibrahim hails First Lady Sunday Ehigiator Nigeria has been elected into the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW), clinching one of the coveted seats on the influential global body after polling 123 …

Source: This Day - Pro-Government
Published on 03:23 GMT

WOLA Expresses Solidarity with Venezuela Following Devastating Earthquakes and Calls for an Immediate, Unobstructed ...

On June 24, 2026, two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela, impacting the country’s central coastal region, including Caracas. So far, at least 164 people have been reported dead as a result of the tremors, and nearly a thousand have been injured, though …

Source: Washington Office on Latin America - Center-left
Published on 04:55 GMT

Government Explores Humanitarian Partnership With LDS Church

The Government of Belize is looking at ways to partner with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on projects that could benefit communities across the country. Minister of Religious Affairs, Dr. Louis Zabaneh, recently met with representatives …

Source: Love FM - Neutral
Published on Jun 26, 2026

Help to get Indigenous groups 'out of poverty trap' absent in NSW budget

There have been three state budgets since the failed Voice referendum in October 2023, and this year marked the fourth for the Minns Labor government. Some Indigenous groups feel this year was another "missed opportunity" for First Nations …

Source: ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) - Public Broadcaster
Published on Jun 26, 2026

Venezuela Earthquakes Trigger Massive International Humanitarian Response

Venezuela faced its strongest earthquakes in over 125 years on June 24, 2026, when twin shocks struck off the northern coast near Caracas. First came a 7.2 magnitude tremor, followed 39 seconds later by a 7.5 magnitude main shock. At least 235 people died …

Source: ZoomBangla iNews - Pending
Published on Jun 26, 2026

Winnipeg Habitat home brings tears to the eye of single dad from Africa

Suleman Gado’s eyes filled with tears when the keys to his first house in Canada were placed in his hands Friday morning. Beside him, his two sons, Gado and Mohammed, watched quietly as years of sacrifice and perseverance paid off. “Very exciting day to me …

Source: Winnipeg Free Press - Neutral
Published on 01:47 GMT

These self-taught artists created unique art despite poverty and trauma

On a recent trip to New York, I saw a fantastic exhibit at the American Folk Art Museum: “Self-Made: A Century of Inventing Artists.” On display through Sept. 13 are almost 90 works, divided into three methods of artistic self-fashioning and “self-making”: …

Source: Angelus News - California - Indeterminate
Published on Jun 26, 2026

Government Mobilises Humanitarian Relief For Earthquake-Stricken Venezuela

The Government of Trinidad and Tobago has coordinated a national relief effort for Venezuela following devastating earthquakes that struck the neighbouring country on Wednesday. Acting on the instructions of Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar, SC, the …

Source: TTT Live Online - Pro-Government
Published on Jun 26, 2026

EMF 150-Bravo Changes Command; Ready to Support Global Humanitarian, Combat Operations by Providing Role 3 Medical Care

Expeditionary Medical Facility (EMF) Bravo conducted a change of command ceremony aboard Naval Medical Center San Diego, June 26, 2026. Capt. Ian Fowler relinquished command to Capt. Shannan Rotruck in a formal ceremony, marking a significant transition …

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Published on 04:53 GMT

President in charge Delcy Rodríguez receives Kevin Jarrard to coordinate humanitarian work

Published at: 26/06/2026 08:44 PM In an effort to mitigate the devastating effects of the earthquake that occurred last June 24, the president in charge of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, led an institutional coordination …

Source: Con El Mazo Dando - Gov't Propaganda
Published on Jun 26, 2026

A living scar, a shared story: Inside ‘The Rift: Scar of Africa’

A project of this scale, working across dozens of communities over more than two decades, demanded ethical preparation. Compion and his collaborators were meticulous about fact-checking and about the nature of their engagement with communities. Some groups …

Source: Yale University - Connecticut - Neutral
Published on Jun 26, 2026

Starlink’s Mobile Ambitions Could Find Their Biggest Test in Africa

SpaceX’s reported plans to sell Starlink mobile service directly to consumers in the United States may look like another chapter in the country’s fiercely competitive telecom market. The bigger story lies in what that strategy could unlock elsewhere. If …

Source: TechTrendsKE - Neutral
Published on Jun 26, 2026

How FinchTrade Is Turning OTC Liquidity into Settlement Infrastructure for Payment Providers

Payment service providers and electronic money institutions used to choose a crypto OTC desk the way they'd choose a broker: whoever showed the tightest spread won the flow. That calculation is no longer sufficient as PSPs route more of their core …

Source: Finance Magnates - Neutral
Published on Jun 26, 2026

World Bank, AfDB to Boost African Electrification Plan This Year

The World Bank and African Development Bank plan to accelerate their program to bring electricity to hundreds of millions of Africans this year by approving new projects, investing in Eritrea and promoting the development of regional power pools. The so- …

Source: Bloomberg - Neutral

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Published on June 27, 2026 - 03:25 GMT

Ranking Member Shaheen Presses State Department Officials to Provide Transparency on USAID “Close-Out” Cost Waste

WASHINGTON – This week, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, sent a letter to Eric Ueland, Chief Operating Officer and Performing the Duties of Administrator of USAID, and Jeremy Lewin, Senior …

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Published on June 27, 2026 - 00:49 GMT

Treasury Sanctions Networks Fueling Sudan’s Civil War and Worsening Humanitarian Crisis

WASHINGTON—Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) imposed sanctions on eight individuals and entities linked to procurement and recruitment networks that continue to fuel Sudan’s devastating civil war between …

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Published on June 26, 2026 - 23:44 GMT

EMF 150-Bravo Changes Command; Ready to Support Global Humanitarian, Combat Operations by Providing Role 3 Medical Care

Expeditionary Medical Facility (EMF) Bravo conducted a change of command ceremony aboard Naval Medical Center San Diego, June 26, 2026. Capt. Ian Fowler relinquished command to Capt. Shannan Rotruck in a formal ceremony, marking a significant transition …

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Published on June 26, 2026 - 22:15 GMT

Maryland Announces $10 Million in Funding to Increase Access to Fresh Produce in High-Poverty Communities

Updated: Friday, June 26, 2026 Produce Rx Grants Will Provide Fresh Produce and Nutrition Assistance Prescriptions to Individuals in ENOUGH Communities ANNAPOLIS, MD— Governor Wes Moore today announced $10 million in funding will be available for Produce …

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Published on June 26, 2026 - 13:00 GMT

As More Than 100 Million Americans Face Medical Debt, Relief Launches New Resources for Consumers Managing Debt in ...

MIAMI, June 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Relief, a self-service technology platform for consumers managing past-due debt and accounts in collections, today announced new in-app resources designed to help people better understand their options when debt …

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Published on June 26, 2026 - 04:12 GMT

High Quality Mobile Substation Supplier From China: CHSH Innovation Highlights at DistribuTECH Africa

WENZHOU, ZHEJIANG, CHINA, June 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- When a sudden power outage struck a burgeoning industrial zone during a peak production cycle, the local utility faced a daunting challenge: repairing a traditional fixed substation …

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Published on June 27, 2026 - 02:43 GMT

President Cyril Ramaphosa: Opening statement at ninth Summit of the Southern African Customs Union,

Programme Director, Your Majesty, Your Excellencies Heads of State and Government, Honourable Ministers and Members of the SACU Council, Executive Secretary of SACU, Mr Dumisani Masilela, Members of Parliament and members of the diplomatic corps, Officials …

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Published on June 25, 2026 - 16:31 GMT

Global Times: China shows developing countries can forge a new path in which development and environmental protection ...

Beijing, CHINA, June 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The year 2026 marks the start of the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-30). The outline of the 15th Five-Year Plan dedicates a chapter to "accelerating the green transition across the board and building …

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Published on June 26, 2026 - 23:30 GMT

AEBC Praises Ontario’s New $500 Ticketing Measure for Guide Dog Access Refusals

New enforcement tool is a major step toward making guide dog access rights real in Ontario CANADA, June 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Alliance for Equality of Blind Canadians (AEBC) is praising a new Ontario measure that allows police …

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Published on June 26, 2026 - 22:14 GMT

Haitian-American Leaders to Hold National Press Conference Urging Senate to Pass Haiti TPS Bill Following SCOTUS Ruling

NHAEON convenes Haitian American leaders and elected officials in response to June 25, 2026 Supreme Court Ruling on TPS for Haiti. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, June 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Haitian-American Leaders to Hold National Press …

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Published on June 26, 2026 - 21:55 GMT

Iranian Refugee Filmmaker Vahid Mahdavi to Screen 77 Hours at Curzon Soho London

The Persian-language political thriller blends real actors and AI-assisted filmmaking ahead of a premium private screening in London. LONDON, SURREY, UNITED KINGDOM, June 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CVP CHAT LTD announces the launch of the …

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Published on June 26, 2026 - 21:02 GMT

LA-Based NGO Operation USA Requests Support for Venezuela Earthquake Response

Operation USA is mobilizing relief efforts in response to the devastating Venezuela earthquakes and urgently seeking public and corporate support. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, June 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Operation USA, a Los Angeles- …

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Published on June 26, 2026 - 20:13 GMT

Miracle Surrogacy and Travel Gay Partner to Educate LGBTQ+ Intended Parents About Surrogacy in Mexico

New partnership connects one of the world’s leading LGBTQ+ travel and lifestyle platforms with Mexico’s longest-established surrogacy agency CANCUN, MEXICO, June 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Miracle Surrogacy, the largest and longest- …

Distribution channels: Culture, Society & Lifestyle, Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry ...
Published on June 26, 2026 - 19:33 GMT

KATHAK, BHARATANATYAM, AND SALSA CONVERGE ON THE ALVIN AILEY STAGE THIS WEEKEND ONLY

Navatman x Baila Society bring three worlds of dance together in a landmark one-weekend event NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- This weekend, New York City witnesses Kathak, Bharatanatyam, and Salsa sharing a …

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Published on June 26, 2026 - 17:30 GMT

Nate’s Fine Foods Founders Donate to Ticket to Dream Foundation to Support Foster Youth Nationwide

Roseville food manufacturer Nate’s Fine Foods supports Ticket to Dream Foundation’s work providing essentials and resources for children in foster care. ROSEVILLE, CA, UNITED STATES, June 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Nate’s Fine Foods, a …

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Published on June 26, 2026 - 17:29 GMT

July 3, 2026 Proclamation as Mumia Liberation Day: 12 PM Press Conference Mon June 29th at the Catto Statue

PHILADELPHIA, PA, UNITED STATES, June 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A coalition of community organizations, advocates, scholars, authors, healthcare professionals, and residents will hold a press conference on Monday, June 29, at 12:00 p.m. at …

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Published on June 26, 2026 - 13:00 GMT

VA Community Care Expansion Opens Addiction Treatment Doors for OC Veterans

With TriWest now running both TRICARE West and VA Community Care in California, OC veterans have a clearer path to confidential outpatient addiction care. ORANGE COUNTY, CA, UNITED STATES, June 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A series of …

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Published on June 26, 2026 - 12:00 GMT

OpCritical Releases 'Righteousness,' The Second Song And Music Video Of Their Trilogy About Selfish Oligarchs

OpCritical releases music to address societal ills. "Righteousness" condemns oligarchs who spend their money on lavish parties while working citizens suffer. EVERYWHERE , DC, UNITED STATES, June 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On June …

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Published on June 26, 2026 - 11:34 GMT

PITCHES IN PERIL: FOOTBALL PITCHES IN MATHARE DEEMED UNPLAYABLE AS NEW DOCUMENTARY HIGHLIGHTS CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACTS

A new documentary and climate analysis highlights growing threats to grassroots football in Kenya and the opportunity to invest in climate adaptation. NAIROBI, KENYA, June 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With one year to go until AFCON 2027, a …

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Published on June 25, 2026 - 20:03 GMT

Why a Boys-Only Residential Setting May Help Teen Boys: Understanding Benefits of Specialized Mental Health Treatment

Braveminds Academy explores how boys-only residential mental health treatment supports adolescent boys with anxiety, depression, trauma, and healing. LARGO, FL, UNITED STATES, June 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Parents researching residential …

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Published on June 25, 2026 - 19:49 GMT

The Salvation Army's New Mobile Outreach Initiative Delivers Hot Meals and Critical Resources to Glades Area Residents

Community outreach event in the Glades provided meals, food, utility assistance and spiritual support in an effort to bring services directly to those in need WEST PALM BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, June 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Salvation …

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Published on June 25, 2026 - 17:54 GMT

Child Sexual Abuse Lawsuit Filed Against Heartland Behavioral Health Services and Universal Health Services in Missouri

Petition alleges child patients were sexually abused while receiving treatment and seeks accountability from facility operators and corporate leadership. SAINT LOUIS, MO, UNITED STATES, June 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Kayla Ferrel Onder, …

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Published on June 25, 2026 - 17:30 GMT

European Lawmakers and Rights Groups Endorse Strasbourg Rally Calling for Action on Turkey Decisions

More than 5,000 people gathered in Strasbourg, urging the Council of Europe to ensure Turkey enforces binding ECtHR judgments. STRASBOURG, FRANCE, June 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- More than 5,000 activists and human rights advocates gathered in …

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Published on June 26, 2026 - 05:28 GMT

Ethiopia: ICRC provides seeds and fertilizers to 132,000 people

"You reached us during a very difficult time,” said a farmer from a hard-hit area in West Wellega, in the Oromia region. About 30,000 people benefitted from the assistance in this zone, while 18,000 residents of the Sasiga district in East Wellega …

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Published on June 25, 2026 - 17:19 GMT

The Black Christian Leadership Council on Israel Relations Announces Its Formation

A new collective of Black American pastors renews a century-old alliance and announces the Unfinished Business Holy Land Tour WASHINGTON, D.C., DC, UNITED STATES, June 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Black Christian Leadership Council on …

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Published on June 25, 2026 - 17:15 GMT

Exceptional Children’s Foundation Raises $1.5M at 80th Gala as California’s Only Lifespan Disability Organization

Jay Leno headlines milestone Skirball Cultural Center gala honoring Jenni Kayne and Richard Ehrlich for three generations of commitment to Los Angeles families LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, June 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Exceptional …

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Published on June 25, 2026 - 17:03 GMT

Fed Up with War, a Former CIA Officer Is Fighting Back — with a Podcast

PACIFIC GROVE, CA, UNITED STATES, June 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the United States and Iran remain locked in an uneasy standoff, America faces a harder question: what comes next? Active conflicts worldwide have hit their highest levels …

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Published on June 25, 2026 - 15:26 GMT

Digital platforms warn social media ban for under-16s risks leaving young people unprepared

HULL, UNITED KINGDOM, June 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Following the announcement that the UK will introduce a ban on social media use for under‑16s, employability and digital engagement platforms Startingpoint and Goald Challenges have …

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