Burkina Faso and Russia have taken a major step to strengthen their strategic partnership by establishing a new joint intergovernmental commission. The announcement was made on July 30, 2025, in …
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Nigeria Urges Calm After Ghana Protest Over Deportation Calls
Ghana — Nigeria’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has urged calm amid growing calls by some Ghanaians for the deportation of Nigerians residing in the country. …
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Ramaphosa Embraces Global Support for Palestinian Statehood
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has welcomed the decision by several countries to support the recognition of Palestine as an independent state, saying the world can no longer turn a …
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Iran Dismisses Western Pressure Over Missile Program
The government of Iran has strongly rejected any attempt by Western countries to include its missile programme or regional military actions in ongoing nuclear negotiations. This firm stance was made …
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EU, US Seal $750bn Energy Deal Amid Russia-Ukraine War
The European Union (EU) has signed a major energy trade agreement with the United States, committing to buy $750 billion worth of hydrocarbons over the next three years. The agreement, …
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Africa Must Demand Dignity in Global Diplomacy
The recent statement by the Zambian government urging its citizens in the United States to return home voluntarily has raised serious questions about Africa’s standing in global diplomacy. The announcement …