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Senator Ibrahim rejects global tax proposal, urges climate compensation to fund SDGs
Senator Ibrahim, representing Ondo South Senatorial District, has rejected the proposal for a global tax to fund the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), calling it inappropriate and unacceptable. Speaking at the United Nations Inter-Parliamentary opening session in New York yesterday, Ibrahim criticized the global tax idea, arguing that the international system is anarchic and lacks the authority to enforce such measures.…
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Russia may develop oil sanctions workarounds as global supply rises, IEA says
Russia’s oil exports could be sustained if it finds workarounds to the latest U.S. sanctions package, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said on Thursday, as it forecast that growth in global oil supply would outpace demand this year. Russian crude production rose by around 100,000 barrels per day (bpd) last month to 9.2 million bpd, the IEA said in a…
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Hamas says it will continue releasing Israeli hostages under Gaza deal
Hamas has said it is committed to implementing the Gaza ceasefire deal with Israel and will continue releasing hostages within the agreed time frame. Following talks in Cairo, the Palestinian armed group said Egyptian and Qatari mediators had confirmed they would “remove obstacles” to the deal. There was no immediate response from Israel. But Egyptian and Qatari reports said mediators…
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African leaders to push for slavery reparations despite resistance
African leaders gathering in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, for the African Union (AU) summit this weekend plan to renew their call for reparations for slavery and colonialism, despite anticipated resistance from former colonial powers. Most European countries and the U.S. have dismissed the idea of making amends for historical injustices. While the global discussion on reparations has gained momentum, it has…
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African Union calls for visa-free movement to boost regional integration
At the 38th African Union (AU) Summit, African leaders and institutions have prioritized a visa-free continent. The African Union Commission (AUC) and the African Development Bank (AfDB) jointly urged the removal of visa restrictions hindering regional integration, trade, and economic development. During the High-Level Strategic Dialogue on Accelerating Visa-Free Movement for Africa’s Transformation, AU officials, policymakers, and business leaders emphasized…
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Africa visa openness index report urges need for enhanced mobility to unlock continent’s economic future
The 2024 Africa Visa Openness Index (AVOI) has highlighted the urgent need for decisive action to unlock Africa’s economic potential through enhanced mobility. On the sidelines of the 38th AU Summit, the African Union and the African Development Bank (AfDB) co-hosted a High-Level Strategic Dialogue on accelerating visa-free movement for Africa’s transformation and integration. The dialogue focused on leveraging the…
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Worries over 92-year old Paul Biya’s re-election bid in Cameroon
Cameroon’s President Paul Biya, the oldest head of state in the world, is set to turn 92-years-old on Thursday after spending over four decades in power and remains tight-lipped on whether he will seek another term in office during the Central African nations elections that are set for this year. Rene Emmanuel Sadi, Cameroon’s government spokesperson and Communications Minister, last…
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Trump insists US will take Gaza as he meets Jordan’s King Abdullah
President Donald Trump has once again insisted the US will take control of the Gaza Strip, as he met Jordan’s King Abdullah at the White House on Tuesday. It was their first meeting since Trump announced his proposal to take over the enclave and move its population of two million Palestinians to other countries in the region, including Jordan. Earlier…
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Ukraine, Russia position for peace talks ahead of pivotal White House visits
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged the U.S. and European partners not to “abandon” Kyiv in any revived peace talks with Russia, as efforts to end the nearly three-year-old war gain momentum. The return of President Donald Trump to the White House has renewed the prospect of negotiations. Trump stated over the weekend that he had been “making progress” in…
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Trump reveals he’s spoken with Putin by phone, says Russian President ‘wants to see people stop dying’ in Ukraine war
President Trump has spoken to Russian leader Vladimir Putin on the phone to try to negotiate an end to the Ukraine war, he told The Post in an exclusive interview aboard Air Force One Friday. “I’d better not say,” said Trump when asked how many times the two leaders have spoken. But he believes Putin “does care” about the killing…
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