Africa Business Watch: Press Releases

Russia, China Criticize U.S. Military Activity Near Venezuela

(MENAFN) On Friday, Russia and China voiced strong opposition to the increasing U.S. military operations in the southern Caribbean, cautioning that Washington's maneuvers near Venezuela’s coastline endanger peace and balance in the region. During an urgent …

Russia Reaffirms Strategic Commitments to North Korea

(MENAFN) During a recent gathering in Pyongyang, Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council, Dmitry Medvedev, confirmed that Russia will entirely fulfill its commitments to North Korea under the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement. This …

Melania Trump highlights ongoing efforts to reunite Ukrainian families

(MENAFN) US First Lady Melania Trump revealed on Friday that she has maintained direct communication with Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding the fate of Ukrainian children displaced by the ongoing conflict. In a statement at the White House, Trump …

Earthquake Hits Drake Passage

(MENAFN) A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.6 shook the Drake Passage on Friday, as reported by the US Geological Survey. This significant seismic event struck the stretch of ocean situated between Cape Horn at the southern tip of South America …

Merz gets invited by Al-Sisi to join inking of Gaza truce deal

(MENAFN) Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi extended an invitation to German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Friday to attend the signing ceremony of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. The invitation came during a phone call where …

Trump warns of retaliation against China

(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump has warned of significant retaliation against China, accusing Beijing of “becoming very hostile” after it introduced new export controls on rare earth elements and other critical materials. On Thursday, China announced …

Denmark Boosts Defense with More F-35 Jets

(MENAFN) On Friday, Denmark revealed its intention to acquire 16 more F-35 fighter jets and make significant investments in its defense infrastructure in the Arctic and North Atlantic. This initiative is part of a broader national security pact aimed at …

Trump expresses gratitude to Putin following remarks on Nobel Prize

(MENAFN) Donald Trump expressed gratitude to Russian President Vladimir Putin after the latter commented on the Norwegian Nobel Committee’s decision not to award Trump the Peace Prize. Since taking office in January 2025, Trump has repeatedly argued that …

Tropical Storm poses danger on Caribbean

(MENAFN) Tropical Storm Jerry is causing significant hazards across the Caribbean, with life-threatening surf and dangerous rip currents impacting several islands. The storm, which has pulled away from the northern Leeward Islands, is generating powerful …

FM of Syria seeks to enhance political, economic ties with Lebanon

(MENAFN) Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani expressed Friday that there is a unique opportunity to transform the long-standing security-driven relationship between Syria and Lebanon into a political and economic partnership. His remarks came during …

Canadian broadcaster blurs out swastika tattoo on Ukrainian fighter

(MENAFN) The Canadian national broadcaster aired a report from “an elite training facility” of Ukraine’s 3rd Assault Brigade in Kiev, showing a fighter with a swastika tattoo on his arm. While the symbol was blurred in the televised segment on Thursday, it …

Tbilisi mayor accuses foreign governments of coup attempt in Georgia

(MENAFN) The mayor of Tbilisi, Kakha Kaladze, has accused foreign governments of orchestrating a “coup” attempt in Georgia, referencing recent protests in the South Caucasus nation. The Georgian government has repeatedly raised concerns about alleged …

Lower chamber to stay closed till government shutdown ends–Johnson

(MENAFN) Speaker of the US House of Representatives, Mike Johnson, announced Friday that the House will remain closed and will not resume full legislative sessions until the government shutdown is over. Johnson explained to reporters that while members of …

Kremlin states momentum for Alaska’s summit is still alive

(MENAFN) Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that the momentum for a negotiated settlement of the Ukraine conflict generated at the Russia-US summit in Alaska remains alive, emphasizing that Moscow is still open to a peace deal. His remarks follow …

Porsche Global Sales Post 6 Percent Drop in 2025

(MENAFN) Luxury automaker Porsche, part of Germany’s Volkswagen Group, reported a 6% decline in global sales during the first nine months of the year, as demand weakened significantly in both China and Europe, the company revealed in a statement on …

US proposes banning Chinese airlines from flying over Russian airspace

(MENAFN) The Trump administration has proposed prohibiting Chinese airlines from flying over Russian airspace on routes to and from the United States, a news agency reported Friday. The US Transportation Department argued that Chinese carriers currently …

Macron reassigns Lecornu as Prime minister of France

(MENAFN) French President Emmanuel Macron reappointed Sebastien Lecornu as the nation's prime minister late Friday, just four days after he resigned on Monday. Lecornu now faces the task of assembling a new government, according to a brief statement from …

Explosion in Tennessee results in multiple deaths, missing people

(MENAFN) A massive explosion at a military explosives plant in rural Tennessee has resulted in multiple fatalities and left several individuals unaccounted for, according to local authorities on Friday. The explosion occurred at around 7:45 AM at Accurate …

Moldovan opposition warns for war push with Russia

(MENAFN) Moldova’s recently adopted military doctrine is being portrayed by opposition politician Marina Tauber as a blueprint for conflict with Russia, rejecting peace, neutrality, and the country’s long-term stability. “Just a week after the election, …

Defense ministry says Turkey is set to partake of Gaza Task Force

(MENAFN) Türkiye's National Defense Ministry declared on Friday that the Turkish Armed Forces are prepared to take on any role assigned as part of the Gaza Task Force. Responding to inquiries about Turkey’s potential involvement in this international …