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Countries submit draft resolution on artificial intelligence use


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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


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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…

Three countries Move to quit ECOWAS elicits mixed reactions


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In the capital Niamey, the decision taken by the Heads of State of Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso to quit the regional block, the Economic Community of West African States, has well been received by the civilians in the region. "They did…

Angola to quit OPEC, reduces membership to 12 countries


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Angola has said it is leaving the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) with effect from 1st January 2024, after exits from Ecuador in 2020 and Qatar in 2019. Angola, which joined OPEC in 2007, produces about 1.1…

East African countries extend regional troop mandate in DRC


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The leaders of East African countries decided on Tuesday to extend the mandate of their force deployed in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in an attempt to bring peace to the region. Following a summit in Nairobi on…

Brazilian president supports more countries in BRICS


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Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said that he supports more countries joining the BRICS group of large developing nations, which currently includes Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. Lula's comments came hours…

Niger reopens borders with five neighbouring countries


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Niger's land and air borders with five neighbouring countries have been reopened, almost a week after they were closed in a coup that overthrew elected president Mohamed Bazoum, one of the coup plotters announced. "The land and air…

Sudan: Refugees flee to neighbouring countries as clashes resume


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Clashes resumed between Sudan's military and a powerful paramilitary force after a three-day cease-fire expired Wednesday morning, a protest group and residents reported. The fighting has killed thousands of people and forced more than…

Countries hike to remove diplomats, citizens from Sudan


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Battles raging in Sudan have sparked several evacuation operations to rescue foreign citizens or embassy staff by road, air and sea. The main airport in the capital Khartoum has been the site of heavy fighting and is under the control of…

More African countries set to approve malaria vaccine


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African countries are lining up to approve a new vaccine for malaria, with 20 million doses available for them to buy this year, the shot’s manufacturer said. This week, Nigeria's pharmaceutical regulatory authority has joined Ghana in…