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Djibouti’s Mahmoud Ali Youssouf elected as new African Union Commission Chairperson
Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Djibouti’s long-serving Foreign Minister, has been elected as the new Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC) after a closely contested election at the 38th Ordinary Summit of the African Union (AU) in Addis Ababa. Youssouf secured his victory with 33 votes in the final round, marking a significant diplomatic achievement for Djibouti and ushering in a…
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Ethiopia’s homegrown philosophy of Medemer serves as guiding framework for Africa’s collective progress: PM Abiy
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed emphasized that Ethiopia’s homegrown philosophy of Medemer can serve as a guiding framework for Africa’s collective progress. Speaking at the 38th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union (AU) at the AU Headquarters in Addis Ababa, the Premier underscored the importance of unity, cooperation, and shared prosperity for the continent. “Medemer, Amharic term loosely…
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‘Army of Europe’ needed to challenge Russia says Zelensky
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has urged the formation of a European army to guard against Russian aggression, as he expressed concerns that the US may no longer reliably come to Europe’s aid. Speaking at the Munich Security Conference, Zelensky said, “I really believe the time has come – the armed forces of Europe must be created.” He emphasized that Ukraine…
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Vance’s blast at Europe ignores Ukraine and defence agenda
This year’s Munich Security Conference (MSC) was supposed to be primarily about two things: how to end the war in Ukraine without giving in to Russia, and how Europe needed to boost its spending on defence. But the most senior American present, US Vice President JD Vance, used his time at the podium to talk about neither. Instead, he shocked…
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Trump and Modi discuss trade, defense cooperation at White House
President of the United States Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met at the White House, where they discussed efforts to ease tariffs, address trade issues, and bolster defense cooperation. Despite Trump’s warning that India would not be exempt from higher tariffs, the meeting on Thursday marked progress in trade talks. A joint statement after the meeting said…
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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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