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Equatorial Guinea Awaits Hosting Cybersecurity Forum
(MENAFN) A major cybersecurity and artificial intelligence forum is scheduled to take place in Equatorial Guinea from September 15 to 17, with a central emphasis on “non-Western” strategies for safeguarding digital infrastructure and overseeing...

UNESCO commits to supporting Equatorial Guinea to bring its national heritage to the global stage
With the support of UNESCO, Equatorial Guinea is taking a decisive first step forward in the development and submission of its first Tentative List, a key milestone in identifying sites that may be inscribed on the World Heritage List in the...

Russian Naval Training Ship Docks in Equatorial Guinea
(MENAFN) The Russian naval training ship Smolny has made port in Equatorial Guinea for its second official visit, according to African Initiative, which reported the arrival on Sunday. The vessel, part of Russia’s Baltic Fleet, was welcomed in the...

Russia’s naval ‘Smolny’ makes second stop in Equatorial Guinea
(MENAFN) The Russian naval training ship Smolny has made its second official stop in Equatorial Guinea, marking the beginning of its latest international voyage, according to reports. Part of the Baltic Fleet, the vessel was welcomed in Malabo by...

Russian training war-vessel docks in Equatorial Guinea
(MENAFN) The Russian naval training ship Smolny has arrived in Equatorial Guinea for its second official visit, according to the African Initiative news agency on Sunday. The vessel, which belongs to Russia’s Baltic Fleet, was welcomed in the...

Russian Warship Makes Second Visit to Equatorial Guinea
(MENAFN) The Russian naval training vessel Smolny has arrived in Equatorial Guinea for its second formal visit, according to a report by a news agency on Sunday. This ship is part of Russia’s Baltic Fleet and was welcomed in the capital city of...

International Relations and Cooperation on release of two South African nationals from detention in Equatorial Guinea following Presidential Pardon
The Government of the Republic of South Africa welcomes the release of Mr Peter Shane Huxham and Mr Frederic Potgieter from detention in the Republic of Equatorial Guinea. This release follows the granting of clemency by the President of...

Minister Ronald Lamola: International Relations and Cooperation Dept Budget Vote 2025/26
House Chairperson, Honourable Members, We’re tabling a budget today, just over a year since the formation of the GNU. We continue to make progress in our international relations work. Honourable Members, I have just returned from Sevilla in Spain,...

Vocal critic of West wants reelection as Ugandan president
(MENAFN) Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has declared his intention to run for a seventh term in the 2026 elections, potentially extending his nearly four-decade-long rule to almost 50 years. Known for his strong opposition to Western influence...

Global South cyber forum concentrates on ‘non-Western’ digital models
(MENAFN) A cybersecurity and AI forum scheduled for September 15–17 in Equatorial Guinea will focus on “non-Western” strategies for safeguarding digital infrastructure and managing cross-border payments, organizers said. Backed by President...

Guinea forum to discuss “non-Western” approaches for securing digital infrastructure
(MENAFN) A cybersecurity and artificial intelligence forum scheduled next month in Equatorial Guinea will emphasize “non-Western” strategies for securing digital infrastructure and managing cross-border financial systems, according to organizers....

Minister Dean Macpherson hosts Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium South Africa (SIDSSA) 2025, 25 to 27 May 2025
The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Mr Dean Macpherson, will host the Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium South Africa 2025 between 25 and 27 May in Century City, Cape Town. The SIDSSA is a pioneering event aimed at...

African presidents plan on attending Russia’s Victory Day parade
(MENAFN) Seven African heads of state are expected to attend the Victory Day parade in Moscow on May 9, marking 80 years since the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany in World War II, as reported by Izvestia. Among the invited leaders are...

Dačić welcomes President of Equatorial Guinea
Лончар је том приликом исказао захвалност иницијаторима акције на спремности да помогну ресорном министарству у решавању проблема све већег броја оболелих од карцинома коже. Приоритет је да оболеле од карцинома лечимо на најбољи могући начин, али...

Minister John Steenhuisen: AU Extraordinary Summit on Post Malabo CAADP Strategy, its Action Plan and the Draft Kampala Declaration
Her Excellency, Ambassador Josefa Sacko, Commissioner for Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy and Sustainable Environment, African Union Commission, Honourable Chair: Hon. Frank K. Tumwebaze, Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industry and...

IPIM Organised a Delegation to Participate in the “Entrepreneurs Meeting for Commercial and Economic Co-operation between China and Portuguese-speaking Countries” With 120 Business Matching Sessions Arranged and 6 Contracts Signed
MACAU, July 31 - The “Entrepreneurs Meeting for Commercial and Economic Co-operation between China and Portuguese-speaking Countries - Malabo - 2025” was held in Equatorial Guinea on 29 July local time, with the theme of “Industrialisation...

Minister Ronald Lamola on international relation matters and upcoming engagements
Media statement delivered by Minister Ronald Lamola at Oliver Tambo Building in Pretoria South Africa and Angola strengthen economic ties with new initiatives and upcoming State Visit On the 1st of November 2024, we undertook a working visit to...

VAALCO Energy, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2025 Results
HOUSTON, Aug. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VAALCO Energy, Inc. (NYSE: EGY, LSE: EGY) (“Vaalco” or the “Company”) today reported operational and financial results for the second quarter of 2025. Second Quarter 2025 Highlights and Recent Key Items:...

VAALCO Energy, Inc. Declares Third Quarter 2025 Dividend
HOUSTON, Aug. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vaalco Energy, Inc. (NYSE: EGY; LSE: EGY) (“Vaalco” or the “Company”) today announced that it declared its quarterly cash dividend of $0.0625 per share of common stock for the third quarter of 2025 ($0.25...

International Relations and Cooperation perspective press briefing
Investigation of the consulate in Dubai The Department has acted on information from whistleblowers about alleged security breaches and misconduct. The Consul-General has been recalled from Dubai to Pretoria to respond to the preliminary...