Ireland headed to the polls on Friday to elect a new president, with left-wing independent candidate Catherine Connolly expected to emerge victorious in a contest marked by limited choice and …
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DemocracyDiplomacyGovernanceInternational AffairsPoliticsWestern Africa
ECOWAS Appoints Osinbajo to Lead Election Observation Mission in Côte d’Ivoire
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has appointed former Vice President of Nigeria, Professor Yemi Osinbajo (SAN), as the Head of its Election Observation Mission for the forthcoming …
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African DevelopmentChina-Africa RelationsDiplomacyGender EqualityGovernanceINVESTMENT
Mahama Arrives China for State Visit, to Attend Global Women Leaders’ Meeting
President John Dramani Mahama of Ghana and his wife, First Lady Mrs Lordina Mahama, have arrived in Beijing, China, for a state visit at the invitation of Chinese President Xi …
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Conflict ResolutionDiplomacyEastern AfricaInternational RelationsPoliticsSecurity
Congo and Rwanda Set October Start Date for U.S.-Mediated Peace Deal
The Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda have agreed to begin implementing key security measures under a peace deal mediated by the United States, starting October 1, 2025. The joint …
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DiplomacyEconomyGovernanceInternational RelationsPoliticsSecurity
Nigeria Seeks UN Security Council Seat, Calls for Debt Relief and Fair Share of Mineral Wealth
Vice President Kashim Shettima, speaking on behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has demanded that Nigeria be granted a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council, insisting that global …
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ConflictCongoDiplomacyEastern AfricaInternational RelationsMining
Tshisekedi Says U.S.-Mediated Peace Deal Fails to Calm Eastern Congo Fighting
President Felix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo has said that the U.S.-mediated peace deal signed with Rwanda in June has so far failed to bring calm to eastern …
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DevelopmentDiplomacyEconomyGovernanceInternational RelationsTrade
EU Appoints Rune Skinnebach as New Ambassador to Ghana, Strengthens Bilateral Ties
Rune Skinnebach has officially assumed office as the new Ambassador of the European Union (EU) to Ghana after presenting his Letters of Credence to President John Dramani Mahama at the …
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BusinessDiplomacyEconomyInternationalPoliticsTrade
U.S. Democrats Urge Trump Administration to Press China on Industrial Overproduction
The Democratic Party in the United States has asked the administration of President Donald Trump to put pressure on China to reduce what it described as “structural overproduction,” essentially calling …
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Arts & CultureDiplomacyEconomyGovernanceSecurityTrade
Nigeria, Angola Sign New Agreements on Drug Control, Culture and Economic Cooperation
Nigeria and Angola have renewed their diplomatic ties with the signing of key agreements to fight drug trafficking and promote cultural exchange. The agreements were reached during the 5th Session …
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AgricultureChina-Africa RelationsDiplomacyEconomyGlobal MarketsInternational Markets
China Imposes Temporary Duties on EU Pork Imports Over Dumping Claims
China’s Ministry of Commerce has announced that it will impose temporary import duties on pork and pig by-products from the European Union (EU), citing evidence of dumping. The announcement, made …