Zain Sudan, part of Zain Group, a leading wireless operator in the Middle East and North Africa, is a frontrunner in customer engagement through Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD). After a recent data centre outage, Zain Sudan trusted CSG® (NASDAQ: CSGS) to drive the disaster recovery of its wireless business and keep the people of Sudan connected, while preserving its market leadership. “The USSD channel is crucial for Zain Sudan customers to stay connected. When Zain Sudan lost its data centre due to the ongoing conflict in Sudan, its USSD gateway collapsed, halting services in the country. CSG’s prompt gateway rebuild enabled Zain Sudan to quickly regain revenue and allow the people of Sudan to stay connected during this challenging time.

GENEVA: The United Nations’ refugees chief on Monday denounced the politicisation of migration in European elections. Filippo Grandi told reporters that his ‘main’ concern after the weekend’s European Parliament elections, was that “the refugee-migration theme has become so politicised in these elections”. The European elections handed significant gains to ‘far-right parties’, across much of the continent. This, he said, was “partly because some politicians have manipulated it, have portrayed it as a threat, as a risk”. A ‘heftier’ representation of the ‘far-right’ is expected to make itself felt, on the EU’s migration and asylum agenda.

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MOSCOW, June 11 (Xinhua) -- Russia's Ministry of Agriculture said Tuesday that the country's grain exporters will shift their focus to key markets in the Middle East and North Africa, and strengthen relationships with India and China. During a meeting led by Russian Agriculture Minister Oksana Lut with grain exporters, it was unanimously agreed that Turkey's import refusal would not affect Russia's export capabilities, the ministry said. The consensus was that for the upcoming season, starting on July 1, Russia plans to reduce its grain supply to the global market to 60 million tons. The ministry also said that considering last year's high yield, Russia aims to deliver up to 70 million tons of grains to the global markets, including 53 million tons of wheat, in the ongoing season, which concludes on June 30. The Turkish Ministry of Agriculture is suspending wheat imports from June 21 to Oct. 15 to support local producers as grain prices are expected to fall.

We have been researching migration, borders and Africa-EU relations for over a decade and continue to follow the situation closely. Targeting of rights organisationsSome EU countries are cracking down on humanitarian organisations helping migrants. Subcontracting the asylum processFor years, the EU and its member states have also sought to export or subcontract the asylum process to African countries. Essentially, the EU is “dumping” the rescued migrants in north African countries. Another would be for the EU countries to adopt Canada’s approach.

This batch of electric tools will be shipped to countries including Vietnam, Algeria and Brazil within the month. China's export growth between January and May was attributable to the nation's production capabilities, market potential and tech-intensive green products. A positive outlook is maintained for the coming months, said Guo Lei, chief economist at GF Securities. A recent survey conducted by the Beijing-based China Council for the Promotion of International Trade showed that 81.6 percent of foreign trade-oriented businesses predict stable or increased exports in the first half. Liang Ming, director of the Institute of International Trade, which is part of the Chinese Academy of International Trade and Economic Cooperation, emphasized enhanced trade cooperation with a broader array of partners, including economies of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and Arab League countries.

A power purchase agreement (PPA) has been concluded for a 140MW wind energy project, the Umsinde Emoyeni Wind Farm. Under the terms of a 20-year PPA with Sibanye-Stillwater, the project will be fully funded by a project consortium which will build, own and operate the project. Reducing carbon emissions through wind energy PPAThis announcement comes at a time when mines across South Africa are looking to reduce their emissions and achieve energy independence, maintaining their energy reliability and efficient production. For example, the Tharisa mine in the North West also aims to reach carbon neutrality through its renewable energy procurement, starting with a 40MW solar plant. The projects will further enable socio-economic development for local communities and meet the requirements of the South African Mining Charter.

Benin and Algeria displayed courageous fighting spirit on Monday, 10 June after coming from behind to collect all three points in their respective FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Benin played host to Nigeria in fixture staged in Abidjan, while Algeria were away to Uganda in a match played in Namboole. CAFOnline rounds up the late afternoon matches:Benin 2 - 1 NigeriaAfter being held by South Africa at home this past weekend, the Super Eagles were aiming for nothing less than a victory away from home. Guinea-Bissau 1 - 1 EgyptThe Pharaohs maintained their lead at the top of Group A following a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Guinea-Bissau away from home. The hosts took the lead in the 42nd minute when Mama Baldé broke the deadlock.

" " Naming all the countries on the planet can be a challenge when multiple governments lay claim to the same land area, so for the sake of clarity in this article, we've deferred to the 195 countries that the United Nations recognizes. Lusky / Getty ImagesWith the addition of South Sudan as the 195th sovereign nation in 2011, the world witnessed another chapter in its ever-expanding story. Each country contains its own narrative, whether it's the vast expanses of Russia — where the landscape shifts from icy tundra to dense forests — or the compact confines of Vatican City, where history echoes through its ancient walls. AdvertisementLet's explore the different countries of the world and the continents they belong to.

A group of at least a dozen men and women took the streets of Zimbabwe’s capital, Harare, over the weekend to protest outside the offices of the Gays Lesbians Association of Zimbabwe, GALZ, where they sprayed graffiti and chanted slogans denounced same-sex relations in the southern African nation. For more, VOA Zimbabwe reporters spoke with Chesterfield Samba, the director of GALZ.

BLANTYRE, Malawi — Soldiers are searching mountainous forests near a city in northern Malawi after a military plane carrying the country’s vice president and a former first lady went missing in the area Monday, President Lazarus Chakwera said. AdvertisementChakwera said the U.S., the U.K., Norway and Israel offered assistance in the search operation and had provided “specialized technologies” that the president hoped would help find the plane sooner. Three of those onboard were the military crew flying the plane, the president said. Chilima has been vice president since 2020. The vice president had been facing corruption charges over allegations that he received money in return for influencing the awarding of government contracts, but prosecutors dropped the charges last month.

President of the Central African Republic Faustin-Archange Touadéra has addressed a written message to King Mohammed VI. The message was handed over by CAR Foreign Minister Sylvie Baïpo-Temon to her Moroccan peer Nasser Bourita at a meeting in Rabat Monday. During a press briefing following the meeting, Baïpo-Temon praised “the excellent cooperation that the Kingdom of Morocco and the Central African Republic have maintained for a very long time,” emphasizing that this cooperation is not only friendly but also fraternal. She also took the opportunity to reiterate her country’s constant and clear attachment to the territorial integrity of Morocco. The Central African Republic’s top diplomat also reaffirmed her country’s support for the Morocco-proposed autonomy plan as the only credible and realistic solution for resolving the Sahara regional dispute, in compliance with the United Nations Charter.

Morocco’s Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan launched on Monday the construction works of the Casablanca seawater desalination plant, the largest in Africa. The facility, which has an annual production capacity of 300 million m3, will benefit 7.5 million inhabitants. It is also part of the $ 14.3 billion National Drinking Water Supply and Irrigation Program 2020-2027 launched by the Monarch in 2020. The Casablanca desalination plant will meet the growing demand for water in Greater Casablanca, the cities of Settat, Berrechid, Bir Jdid and the surrounding regions. This drinking water transport system necessitates an investment of over $ 300 million financed by public funds.

Odeeo has partnered with Evolution Media Group to bring in-game audio ads to 2.5bn users in Middle East and North Africa (MENA). Odeeo has announced a game changing partnership with Evolution Media Group, MENA’s most prominent in-game advertising business with a reach of 2.5bn users, that will bring in-game audio ads to the region. The new partnership will help MENA-based brands and publishers make waves with regionally relevant in-game audio ads. Odeeo and Evolution Media Group team up to bring in-game audio ads across MENAIn the MENA region, mobile gaming is the primary form of digital entertainment, with over 70% of users favoring smartphones as their primary gaming device. The in-game audio ad format delivers superior performance compared to traditional podcast and streaming audio ads, with Odeeo's ad units integrating into gameplay without disrupting the player experience.

Nemiroff, the Ukrainian vodka brand, has expanded into Egypt and Tunisia via a partnership with Odyssey Group, a leading regional travel retail and domestic beverage market distributor. The products will be available through major travel retailers, including Egypt Air Duty Free Shops, Egypt Free Shops Company and Misr Foreign Trade. “Expanding into Egypt and Tunisia is an exciting milestone for Nemiroff as we continue our global growth strategy,” said Nemiroff CEO, Yuriy Sorochynskiy. “This promising outlook aligns with Nemiroff’s strategic vision, making Odyssey Group the ideal partner for this venture.”Odyssey Group CEO, Hakim Gamal added: “We at Odyssey Group are always on the lookout for exciting opportunities to introduce new innovations and experiences to our customers. We are thrilled to embark on this journey with Nemiroff, sharing their passion for quality and commitment to best-in-class execution.