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Congolese President seeks to foster global peace
President Denis Sassou Nguesso of the Republic of the Congo said his country is willing to contribute its efforts towards world peace in light of the prevailing violence and unrest in certain parts of the world, emphasizing the significance…
European Union Announces $8 Billion Aid Package For Egypt
The European Union on Sunday announced a $8 billion aid package for cash-strapped Egypt as concerns mount that economic pressure and conflicts in neighboring countries could drive more migrants to European shores.
The deal Is…
Niger’s Junta Revokes Military Agreement With US
The US used its base in Niger to monitor regional jihadist activity.
This latest announcement by the junta, in power since last July, comes as it moves closer to Russia and after French troops were kicked out in December.
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Nigerian Mourns Death Of Ghana High Commissioner To Nigeria
By Adoba Echono
Nigerian Government has sent its condolences to the government and people of the Republic of Ghana over the demise of H.E. Rashid Bawa, Ghana’s High Commissioner to Nigeria.
This was contained in a…
Senegal : Top Opposition Leader Vows To Help Win Election
Top opposition leader Ousmane Sonko vowed Friday to help his team win Senegal's March 24 presidential election even though he is barred from the ballot, jumping into the campaign in his first public address since being freed from prison a…
Idris Dreams Big With Eco-City Plan For Island
Hollywood actor Idris Elba has a "big dream" for Sierra Leone, the West African nation where his father was born - to regenerate a beautiful island off its coast and turn it into an eco-friendly "smart city".
"Originally we went there…
Italy, EU commission to sign cooperation deal with Egypt
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni says she will be in Cairo on Sunday to sign an agreement between Europe and Egypt for cooperation and development similar to a deal made by Italy with Tunisia in 2023.
As migrant crossings from…
Countries submit draft resolution on artificial intelligence use
U.S. ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield says artificial intelligence, or A.I., has “enormous potential to shape our economies, society, and the world for the better.”
U.N. headquarters in New York, Thomas-Greenfield – joined by 40 other…
33 African countries in need of external assistance- FAO
A total of 45 countries and regions worldwide are in need of external assistance for food, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations has warned.
The FAO's latest "Crop Prospects and Food Situation" report, which…
DRC records first mpox virus cases in regions
The Republic of Congo has recorded its first cases of mpox in several regions, the health ministry said, an indication of how the disease may be spreading across Africa since sexual transmission was first confirmed on the continent last…