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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

International Diplomacy

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UN special envoy says “tough times” lie ahead for Syrians

The United Nations special envoy to Syria says nothing "must stop" Syria's peaceful transition. Geir Pedersen briefed reporters on Tuesday and says while great opportunity lies ahead for the people of Syria, there are also some grave risks. Jody Jacobs reports for us from the United Nations headquarters in New York.  

todayDecember 11, 2024 2

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Nigeria Seeks South Africa’s Support to Join G20 and BRICS

The Nigerian government has officially requested South Africa's endorsement for its bid to join the G20 and BRICS groups of leading economies. According to Duetsche Welle, Nigeria's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, made the request during bi-annual talks in Cape Town. South Africa, which recently assumed the G20 presidency, has welcomed Nigeria's request. The move highlights the ongoing political and economic rivalry between the two nations.

todayDecember 5, 2024 9

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UN Security Council convenes urgent meeting on Syria

The United Nations Security Council has convened an urgent meeting to discuss the ongoing escalation of violence in Syria. Renewed fighting surged last week led by the terrorist group Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham and other armed factions which according to the UN has destabilised the frontlines. Our corrspondent Jody Jacobs has more from the United Nations in New York.  

todayDecember 4, 2024 12

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Trump to attend Notre Dame reopening in Paris

Donald Trump will travel to Paris for the reopening of the Notre Dame cathedral, his first foreign trip since the US election. The visit comes amid uncertainty over the US president-elect's future relationship with traditional European allies. Ira Spitzer reports.  

todayDecember 4, 2024 17

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China blasts US arms sale to Taiwan

  Taiwan President Lai Ching-te kicks off his second day in the United States as China fumes over the stopover that is part of a weeklong Pacific tour to drum up support for the island China also vowed "resolute countermeasures" on Sunday to a recently approved U.S. arms sale to Taiwan. Laura Westbrook reports.  

todayDecember 2, 2024 14

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Resolute Mining CEO and Employees Remain Detained in Mali

  Resolute Mining's CEO, Terence Holohan, along with two other employees, remained detained in Mali on Thursday, according to diplomatic sources. According to Reuters, the Australian company confirmed on Sunday that the trio had been temporarily detained by government officials in the military-led nation. No further updates have been provided on their situation.

todayNovember 15, 2024 11

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Modi-Xi to hold first bilateral meeting in 5 years

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi and China's President Xi Jinping will hold their first bilateral meeting in five years after the two countries agreed to resolve part of their border dispute. The meeting will take place in Kazan, Russia where the two heads of states are attending the BRICS Summit. Ishan Garg tells us more.  

todayOctober 23, 2024 20

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UN’s pact to protect future generations will be undermined by Security Council’s veto and its use in cases of mass atrocity

      By Mike Brand, University of Connecticut   World leaders will gather at the United Nations on Sept. 22-23, 2024, where they are set to adopt the Pact for the Future – an ambitious plan for how to best reform the U.N., and other institutions, to address the current problems of the world and protect future generations. It couldn’t come at a more pressing time. As presidents, prime […]

todaySeptember 19, 2024 17

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