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Maroc
3 days ago
- Politics
- Maroc
Moroccan, Mauritanian Fisheries Groups Pledge Joint Management of Small Pelagic Stocks
Fisheries professionals from Morocco and Mauritania on Monday reaffirmed their commitment to the sustainable and collaborative management of shared small pelagic fish stocks, during a two-day meeting in Dakhla aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation. The Moroccan Confederation of Industrial Pelagic Fishing Shipowners (COMAIP) and Mauritania's National Fishing Federation (FNP) stressed the strategic role of these fisheries in food security, regional development, and marine ecosystem balance. The event builds on a Declaration of Intent signed in Agadir last February and supports the broader Fisheries Cooperation Agreement between the two countries. Participants called for ecosystem-based management guided by scientific data and aligned with international standards, including the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea and the FAO Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries. A joint committee was announced to coordinate scientific and technical exchange, propose harmonized policies, and enhance control and traceability systems. FNP President Yahefdhou Elbechir and COMAIP President Mohamed Lamine Hormatallah both emphasized the need for coordinated action to preserve marine resources for future generations. Experts at the meeting described the initiative as a model for regional cooperation in sustainable fisheries governance. (MAP: 05 June 2025)
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
See who qualified to run for Coldwater City Council
COLDWATER — Unless someone mounts a successful write-in campaign, the mayor, three incumbent councilmen, and new councilman Jeff Budd will be sworn in to the Coldwater City Council on Nov. 10. City Clerk Shauna Chávez said only one candidate qualified for each seat in the Nov. 4 election. The city must hold an election even if only one person files for each seat. Michigan law allows for write-in candidates. A candidate seeking to be a valid write-in must file a Declaration of Intent with the city clerk by 4 p.m. on the second Friday preceding the election on Oct. 24. Four incumbents qualified for the ballot: Mayor Tom Kramer, who has served as mayor since 2011, will serve another two-year term. Kramer first served as a Second Ward councilman from 1985 to 1990, then as a Third Ward Councilman from 1992 to 2011, Travis Machan has served as First Ward councilman since 2015. Jim Knaack has served as Second Ward councilman since 2016 Randall Hazelbaker has served as Fourth Ward councilman since 2001 and mayor pro tem since 2018. Jeff Budd will replace the retiring Mike Beckwith as Third Ward councilman. Council members recruited Budd when no one else expressed interest in replacing Beckwith, who served 10 years. Except for the mayor, all terms are four years. The council is Budd's fourth position with the city of Coldwater. A local CPA, Budd, became the city finance director in 1998. The council hired him as city manager in December 2009 to replace retiring Bill Stewart. Subscribe Support local news. Subscribe to the Coldwater Reporter After seven years, Budd shifted in October 2017 to director of the Coldwater Board of Public Utilities. In August 2021, Budd resigned to become the chief financial officer of Coldwater's auto parts manufacturer, Sekisui Voltek, LLC. Contact Don Reid dReid@ This article originally appeared on Coldwater Daily Reporter: 5 qualify to run for Coldwater City Council positions on November 2025 ballot
See - Sada Elbalad
15-04-2025
- Politics
- See - Sada Elbalad
Italy, Norway Strengthen Bilateral Ties with Focus on Strategic Sectors
Nada Mustafa The Italian government announced that Italy and Norway have agreed to enhance their bilateral relations by implementing a joint Declaration of Intent on commercial cooperation between the two nations. According to a statement released by the Italian Council of Ministers on Monday, Italian Prime Minister (PM) Giorgia Meloni met with Norwegian Prime Minister (PM) Jonas Gahr Støre in the capital, Rome. During the meeting, the two leaders agreed to bolster industrial partnerships in key strategic sectors such as energy, space, and critical minerals. They also emphasized cooperation in the maritime and defense sectors. The talks included an exchange of views on major issues on the international agenda, including trade, European security, support for Ukraine, transatlantic cooperation, and developments in the Mediterranean region. read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News Egypt confirms denial of airspace access to US B-52 bombers News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia Lifestyle Pistachio and Raspberry Cheesecake Domes Recipe News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Arts & Culture Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $4.7M LA Home Burglarized Videos & Features Bouchra Dahlab Crowned Miss Arab World 2025 .. Reem Ganzoury Wins Miss Arab Africa Title (VIDEO) Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple Arts & Culture Arwa Gouda Gets Married (Photos)
Zawya
07-03-2025
- Politics
- Zawya
African Union and the United Nations Signs the Spotlight Initiative Africa Regional Programme 2.0 Agreement
The African Union (AU) and the United Nations Development Coordination Office (UNDCO) formalized their strategic collaboration through the signing of the Spotlight Initiative Africa Regional Programme 2.0 (SIARP) Agreement. This agreement builds on the successes of SIARP 1.0 (2020–2023), reinforcing the robust partnership that has driven transformative action towards gender equality and the eradication of violence against women and girls (VAWG), including harmful practices such as female genital mutilation (FGM) and child marriage across the continent. The agreement marks a step in consolidating the tripartite cooperation between the African Union, the European Union, and the United Nations. It aims to sustain the momentum achieved under SIARP 1.0, fostering policy harmonization, capacity-building, and community-led interventions that address harmful practices and promote women's empowerment. The signing ceremony followed the Declaration of Intent, jointly endorsed by H.E. Amb. Minata Samate Cessouma, AU Commissioner for Health, Humanitarian Affairs, and Social Development; Mr. Yacoub Ali El-Hillo, Regional Director for Africa at UNDCO; and H.E. Nino Perez, European Union Ambassador to the African Union. This high-level commitment signals a renewed dedication to coordinated action in eliminating violence against women and girls in Africa, while upholding the principles of gender equality and human rights. H.E. Amb. Minata Samate Cessouma underscored the transformative impact of SIARP 1.0 in deepening insights into the complex challenges confronting women and girls across the continent. She highlighted the programme's role in establishing a strategic platform for delivering targeted interventions and driving periodic, evidence-based responses to eliminate violence and harmful practices against women and girls. "This agreement marks a new chapter in our collaboration, which my successor will continue to champion to safeguard the rights, protection, and wellbeing of vulnerable populations, particularly women and girls, through the eradication of harmful practices," stated Amb. Cessouma. Mr. Yacoub Ali El-Hillo, Regional Director for Africa at UNDCO, commended the SIARP 2.0 Programme as a testament to the robust partnership between the African Union Commission, the United Nations, and the European Union, reaffirming their collective commitment to advancing the rights of women and girls across Africa. H.E. Amb. Nino Perez, European Union Ambassador to the African Union, acknowledged the instrumental role of Amb. Cessouma in spearheading the initiative and reiterated the EU's unwavering commitment to strengthening collaboration among the three partners. In recognition of Amb. Cessouma's exemplary leadership, dedication, and steadfast commitment to the successful implementation of SIARP 1.0, the United Nations presented her with an Award of Recognition of Service, celebrating her legacy in advancing gender equality and promoting the empowerment of women and girls on the continent. SIARP 2.0 is designed to build on the achievements of SIARP 1.0, scaling up impactful regional and country-level interventions to eliminate violence against women and girls and advance gender equality. The programme reaffirms the African Union's unwavering commitment to safeguarding the rights and wellbeing of women and girls across the continent, in line with its vision of an integrated, prosperous, and peaceful Africa. The signing ceremony adopted a hybrid format, convening representative from the Women, Gender, and Youth Directorate, alongside UN Regional Directors and technical teams from UNDP, UNFPA, UNICEF, and UN Women. This inclusive participation underscores the broad-based multilateral cooperation and collective commitment of all partners to the effective implementation of SIARP 2.0. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of African Union (AU).
