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UNGA president urges collaborative efforts to revolutionize global health systems
“Strengthened in this way, health systems could better help communities respond to and recover from shocks — all while preventing backsliding on health outcomes,” says Dennis Francis. UNITED NATIONS, Sept. 21 (Xinhua) — Dennis Francis, president of the 78th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA), on Thursday called on the international community to work […]
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UN relief chief warns Sudan conflict could engulf region
UNITED NATIONS, Sept. 20 (Xinhua) — The UN relief chief warned on Wednesday that allowing the conflict in Sudan to descend into a full-blown civil war could be a human tragedy. “If urgent international action is not taken, the crisis threatens to deteriorate into a catastrophe that could engulf, will engulf, the entire country and […]
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Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame to seek re-election in 2024
Kagame, who became president in 2000, is eligible to continue in office for another decade after a constitutional amendment in 2015. Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame has announced in a interview he will stand for re-election next year, hoping to extend nearly a quarter of a century in power. Kagame, who became president in 2000, is […]
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The West’s climate crisis is bad news for the Global South too
Increasing heatwaves, floods and hurricanes in the West threaten to divert climate finance away from developing nations. The global investment and lending systems are on the verge of a climate-centric metamorphosis as the consequences of global warming on economies around the world become impossible to overlook. That change should be good news but it is […]
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HICHILEMA, EMBRACING AFRICOM IS A RETROGRESSIVE STEP- Fred M’membe
We would like to remind Mr Hichilema that the step he has taken on AFRICOM is retrogressive and has the potential to diplomatically isolate Zambia in the region, as well as endanger the security of our people in the medium and long term. Zambia and our defence forces MUST NOT be used to: – Maintain […]
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Eastern Economic Forum discusses the role of the EAEU and BRICS in Shaping a New Multipolar World
On Tuesday, 12 September, on the margins of the Eastern Economic Forum, a session entitled “EAEU and BRICS: Role in Shaping a New Multipolar World” was held. The participants discussed how combining the potentials of the two organisations can contribute to the development of an independent infrastructure of the currency and financial market. Ksenia Komissarova, […]
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Can BRICS+ de-dollarize the global markets? [Business Africa]
In a world where economic stability and global markets are constantly evolving, the BRICS nations are making significant strides towards reshaping the global financial landscape. During their 15th annual summit, held recently, discussions on de-dollarization and the creation of a new currency took center stage. The BRICS bloc, consisting of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and […]
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Kylian Mbappe agrees to contract concession in latest PSG talks
Kylian Mbappe is ready to give up on a huge loyalty bonus in his Paris Saint-Germain contract, but he has again made clear to the club that he won’t sign a new deal. Mbappe decided this summer that he would not be exercising his side of a mutual option to extend his current contract to […]
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UAE announces $4.5 bn in Africa clean energy investments
The United Arab Emirates announced Tuesday $4.5 billion in clean energy investments in Africa during a landmark climate summit hosted by Kenya that is aimed at attracting funding for efforts to combat global warming.“We will deploy $4.5 billion… to jumpstart a pipeline of bankable clean energy projects in this very important continent,” said Sultan Al […]
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China reaffirms support for Zim
Zimbabwe’s all-weather friend, China, yesterday said it was ready and committed to continue working with the re-elected Zanu PF Government while also congratulating President Mnangagwa on his victory. Speaking after meeting President Mnangagwa at State House yesterday, Chinese Ambassador to Zimbabwe Mr Zhou Ding, who was leading a Chinese delegation, said they were honoured to […]
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