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VIDEO: G-20 leaders pay homepage to Mahatma Gandhi
The World leaders of the G-20 at the iconic Rajghat, the G-20 family paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi – the beacon of peace, service, compassion and non-violence.
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Tinubu condoles with King of Morocco following earthquake
In a heartfelt response to the devastating earthquake that struck Morocco, President Bola Tinubu has expressed his condolences to King Mohammed VI and the people of Morocco.The earthquake, which occurred on Saturday, resulted in a significant loss of life and widespread damage. In a statement by Ajuri Ngelale, his special adviser on media and publicity, President Tinubu conveyed his deep…
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Nigeria ready to play vital role in G-20 as Africa’s largest market, economy – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu, on Saturday in New Delhi, India, expressed Nigeria’s commitment to play a major role within the G-20 and contribute to shaping a more equitable world. Addressing world leaders at the 18th G-20 Leaders’ Summit, the Nigerian leader called for global unity and cooperation in tackling pressing challenges, fostering inclusiveness, and establishing a fairer world order. While acknowledging…
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VIDEO: AU officially becomes permanent member of G-20
Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi has welcomed the African Union as a permanent member of the G-20 Summit in New Delhi, India. He said, “We welcome the African Union as a permanent member of the G20 and strongly believe that inclusion of the African Union into the G20 will significantly contribute to addressing the global challenges of our time”
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With Xi and Putin absent from G20, Biden presses support for Ukraine and an overseas investment plan to counter China
President Biden was hoping to convince the world’s largest economies to rally behind Ukraine during Saturday’s Group of 20 summit in India while also pressing his case for American investment in the developing world. The absence of his two chief global rivals — Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin — provides opportunities for Biden to make a…
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G20 admits African Union as permanent member at New Delhi summit
The African Union was made a permanent member of the G20, comprising the world’s richest and most powerful countries, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said at the bloc’s summit in New Delhi on Saturday. The African Union, a continental body of 55 member states, now has the same status as the European Union – the only regional bloc with a…
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PHOTO NEWS: Tinubu participates at G20 opening ceremony
President Bola Tinubu is taking part in the opening ceremony of the G-20 Summit in New Delhi, India.
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India is hosting the G20 as the world faces crisis. For Modi, it’s a chance to shine
It may be missing two key invitees but this weekend’s Group of 20 (G20) summit affords Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi an opportunity to extend his leadership beyond his country’s borders as he looks to burnish his credentials on the world stage ahead of a tough election battle. Modi is bringing together global leaders at the summit in New Delhi…
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Morocco earthquake: 632 killed as buildings damaged
A strong earthquake of magnitude 6.8 has struck central Morocco, killing at least 632 people, the country’s interior ministry says. The epicentre was in the High Atlas Mountains, 71km (44 miles) south-west of Marrakesh, at a depth of 18.5km, the US Geological Survey said. The quake struck at 23:11 local time (22:11 GMT) on Friday. There was a 4.9 aftershock…
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Ethiopian soldiers killed two dozen civilians in house-to-house searches, residents say
Ethiopian soldiers killed about two dozen civilians earlier this week in the Amhara region during house-to-house searches after being attacked by militiamen who have been battling federal forces for more than a month, six local residents said. Spokespeople for the Ethiopian National Defence Force (ENDF), the federal government and Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed did not respond to Reuters’ requests for…
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