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Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever kills thirty civilians in Iraq
(MENAFN) The number of deaths linked to Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) in Iraq has reached 30, with health officials confirming 231 cases across the country since the start of the year, according to reports from the Iraqi Health Ministry....

Russia consents oil pipeline venture in Republic of Congo
(MENAFN) Russian lawmakers have approved an agreement with the Republic of the Congo to construct an oil pipeline from the port city of Pointe-Noire to inland areas of the country. The decision was announced on Wednesday by the Russian Federation...

Afghanistan Witnesses Surge in Congo Fever Cases
(MENAFN) Afghanistan is witnessing a notable increase in cases of Congo fever, a zoonotic infectious disease, with nearly 100 suspected infections reported within the last month, hospital officials revealed on Monday. Local doctor Faridullah Omari...

Chinese Scientist Identifies Congo River’s Source Using Satellite Technology
(MENAFN) A Chinese researcher has employed satellite-based remote-sensing technology to accurately identify the source of the Congo River, Africa’s second-longest waterway, and measured its total length at 5,260 kilometers—exceeding previous...

March is Spiritual Wellness Month: New Workbook by Iesha Congo Watson Provides Practical Guidance for Holistic Self-Care
March is Spiritual Wellness Month, a time to recognize the role of spiritual well-being in overall health. Learn how self-care fosters resilience and healing. DOVER, DE, UNITED STATES, March 3, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- March marks Spiritual...

Ilham Aliyev met with President of Congo
AZERBAIJAN, November 13 - On November 13, Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, met with Denis Sassou-Nguesso, President of the Republic of the Congo. President Denis Sassou-Nguesso congratulated President Ilham Aliyev on the...

Russian war-vessel resumes African tour
(MENAFN) The Russian naval training ship Smolny has arrived in the Republic of the Congo as part of its ongoing regional tour, the Russian Embassy in Congo announced on Tuesday. The vessel, belonging to Russia’s Baltic Fleet, docked at...

Russian Naval Vessel Strengthens Ties in Africa
(MENAFN) A Russian naval instructional vessel has reached the Republic of the Congo as part of a broader regional itinerary, the Russian Embassy in the Central African nation revealed on Tuesday. The vessel, named ‘Smolny’ and affiliated with...

Iraq Reports 30 Deaths from CCHF
(MENAFN) The number of confirmed deaths from Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) in Iraq has climbed to 30, with 231 total infections reported across the country so far this year, the Iraqi Health Ministry said Monday. According to ministry...

Russia provides mobile disease lab to African nation
(MENAFN) Russia is set to deliver a mobile anti-epidemic laboratory to Burkina Faso that can test for over 20 infectious diseases, including high-risk pathogens, the Russian Ministry of Energy announced on Wednesday. Developed by Rospotrebnadzor,...

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 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...

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...

Sixteen civilians die from CCHF fever in Iraq
(MENAFN) Since the start of this year, Iraq has seen 16 deaths linked to Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF), according to health officials. The Iraqi Health Ministry reported a total of 107 confirmed cases nationwide, with the southern...

US puts seven African nations on blacklist
(MENAFN) President Donald Trump has implemented a travel ban affecting nationals from seven African countries — Chad, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Libya, Somalia, and Sudan — citing terrorism risks and high visa overstay...

Russia sees Africa as great coal shipments market
(MENAFN) Russia sees Africa as a promising market for its coal exports, potentially becoming the third-largest destination after China and India, according to Deputy Energy Minister Dmitry Islamov in a TASS interview. With Africa’s population...

Russian oil company expands existence in Egypt
(MENAFN) Russian oil giant Lukoil has inked a new agreement with Egypt’s South Valley Egyptian Petroleum Holding Company (Ganope) to begin oil exploration in the Eastern Desert, the Egyptian Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources announced...

Russian oil leading firm plans on expanding exitance in Egypt
(MENAFN) Russian oil giant Lukoil has signed a new agreement with Egypt’s South Valley Egyptian Petroleum Holding Company (Ganope) to begin oil exploration in the Eastern Desert, Egypt’s Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources announced on...

Russian oil company inks deal with South Valley Egyptian Petroleum Holding Company
(MENAFN) Russian energy giant Lukoil has entered a new agreement with South Valley Egyptian Petroleum Holding Company (Ganope) to launch oil exploration efforts in Egypt’s Eastern Desert, the country’s Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources...