Gro Intelligence launches the first publicly available interactive tool on key agricultural commodities for 49 African countries NEW YORK, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — During the United Nations Security Council’s session on Conflict and Global Food Security, Gro Intelligence’s CEO, Sara Menker, spoke about the growing global food crisis, its disproportionate impact on lower-income countries, […]
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Centrient Pharmaceuticals announces its achievement of a significant milestone in the clean production of antibiotics
Being the first company to publicly announce 100% PNEC compliance for its entire oral antibiotics product range Rijswijk, The Netherlands, May 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Summary Centrient Pharmaceuticals reached a significant milestone in the clean production of its antibiotics, with the lowest environmental impact and minimizing the potential contribution to antimicrobial resistance The company […]
Global Fishing Watch welcomes partnership with Benin to combat illegal fishing
Collaboration on open data and technology to bolster maritime surveillance in West Africa London, United Kingdom, May 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — LONDON, May 19, 2022 – A new partnership agreement between Benin and Global Fishing Watch aims to strengthen monitoring, control and surveillance of fishing activities within the waters of the West African State. […]
Advance Local is New Sophi.io Customer
TORONTO, May 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Advance Local, one of the largest media groups in the United States operating 10 leading news and information organizations and reaching 55 million people monthly, has quadrupled their subscription goal using Sophi Content Paywall Engine. Faced with advertising pressures exacerbated by the Coronavirus, Advance Local increased subscription conversions […]
China’s Illegal Rosewood Trade with Mali Under Scrutiny
A cursory Google search for “rosewood furniture China” brings up plenty of sites selling the luxury item, but most buyers are likely unaware that their treasured table or chair could be the product of a rampant illegal trade in the protected tree speci…
Somalia Releases Nearly $10M Seized from UAE Plane Four Years Ago
The Somali government has released $9.6 million it seized from a United Arab Emirates plane in Mogadishu four years ago, a step aimed at mending relations that have been stuck at a low point ever since.“The money has been released and it is on its way …
Nigeria’s LGBTQ Community Fights Restrictive Cross-Dressing Bill
Dressed in rainbow-colored vests, members of the LGBTQ community marched in a risky demonstration in Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, to protest a bill introduced by lawmakers in Nigeria’s lower house of parliament last month seeking to ban cross-dressing.The…
Relatives of Nigeria Train Attack Victims Oppose Resumption of Railway Service
Families of people kidnapped from a train in Nigeria’s Kaduna state two months ago are protesting a decision by authorities to resume service on the railway next week.Officials of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) said trains would begin running b…