November 25
Africa: Brics+ Countries Are Determined to Trade in Their Own Currencies - but Can It Work? [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Brics+ countries are exploring how they can foster greater use of local currencies in their trade, instead of relying on a handful of major currencies, primarily the US dollar and… Read more »
Namibia: Namibia Backs Netanyahu's Arrest
New Era
Namibia has welcomed the decision by the International Criminal Court to issue a warrants of arrest for Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former defence minister Yoav… Read more »
Zambia: WFP Scales Up Emergency Drought Food Distributions in Zambia With Support From the Republic of Korea
WFP
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has expanded the distribution of food and commodity vouchers to 21,800 drought-affected people in the southern districts of Gwembe,… Read more »
Africa: Secretary Antony J. Blinken at a Visit to World Food Program Headquarters Remarks [document]
State Department
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, thank you. Thank you. It’s wonderful to be here. I’ve had the opportunity over many years to be engaged on behalf of… Read more »
Senegal: Joint Statement on the Inaugural U.S.-Senegal Joint Commission [press release]
State Department
The inaugural session of the U.S.-Senegal Joint Economic Commission was held November 22, 2024, in Washington, D.C. Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell led the U.S.… Read more »
Africa: USAID Reaffirms Commitment to the Global Fight Against Gender-Based Violence in 16 Days of Activism [document]
USAID
United States Agency for International DevelopmentStatementAdministrator, Samantha PowerNovember 25, 2024 Read more »
Africa: United States Mission to the United Nations On International Women's Day [press release]
U.S. Mission to the UN
On International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and the start of the 16 Days of Activism, we reflect on the dire conditions that women and girls continue to face… Read more »
Africa: Observance of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence Press Satement [document]
State Department
Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of StateNovember 25, 2024 Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Sanitation Crisis
Leadership
Recently, the United Nations Educational Fund (UNICEF) stated that more than 95 million Nigerians lack access to sanitation services. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Sino-Zim Trade Hits Record Levels
The Herald
-China trade hit a new record of US$1,7 billion last year, up from US$973 million in 2019. Read more »
Africa: Statement By Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and the 16 Days of Activism [press release]
U.S. Mission to the UN
UNITED STATES MISSION TO THE UNITED NATIONS Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Contributions to Peace Domain Model, Says African Union Commission
ENA
African Union Commission for Political Affairs, Peace, and Security hailed Ethiopia's peace-building efforts as exemplary model. Read more »
Africa: COP29 - Finance Target Is a Blueprint for Inequalities and Violations [press release]
AI London
The derisory new climate finance target agreed at the close of COP29 in Azerbaijan will put the human rights of billions of people at risk and perpetuate global inequalities,… Read more »
Sudan: UN Launches 16-Day Campaign to Combat Violence Against Women
Dabanga
Women's organisations in Sudan have called on Sudanese women to raise their voices against war and advocate for peace as a global 16-day campaign to combat gender-based violence… Read more »
Africa: My Experience As a Young Leader At the UN Climate Conference
UNDP
Attending the UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan was an exhilarating experience for me as a young leader. I had the opportunity to witness firsthand the… Read more »
Namibia: American Energy Giant Opens Doors in Walvis
New Era
American energy technology giant, Baker Hughes, has opened a multi-million-dollar liquid mud plant as well as a cement bulk facility in Walvis Bay. These further boost Namibia's… Read more »
Uganda: Raila Odinga Rallies Support for African Union Chairperson Bid During West African Tour
Nile Post
Kenyan statesman and veteran politician Raila Odinga has intensified his campaign to become the next Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC) through a series of… Read more »
Africa: One Woman Killed Every 10 Minutes - the Harrowing Global Reality of Femicide
UN News
A sobering report released by UN Women and the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) on Monday reveals that in 2023, 140 women and girls died every day at the hands of their partner… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Must Review Customs Procedures to Boost Trade - WTO
Vanguard
The World Trade Organisation (WTO) has emphasized the need for Nigeria to review its customs procedures to promote timely and cost-effective practices, and thereby enhance the… Read more »
Senegal: Joint Statement On the Inaugural U.S.-Senegal Joint Commission [document]
State Department
The inaugural session of the U.S.-Senegal Joint Economic Commission was held November 22, 2024, in Washington, D.C. Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell led the U.S. delegation,… Read more »
Africa: Caulker Retires From International Football After Transformative Sierra Leone Career
CAF
Sierra Leone's Steven Caulker has announced his retirement from international football, drawing the curtain on a career that significantly influenced the nation's footballing… Read more »
Africa: Does the World Have Leaders Who Can Save the World? [editorial]
Foroyaa
Netanyahu was given a standing ovation at the US Congress. He proceeded to the United Nations and spoke to his delegation instead of communicating with world leaders. He was asked… Read more »
November 24
Nigeria: Celebrating Ibrahim Gambari, the Iconic Scholar-Diplomat, At 80 [opinion]
Premium Times
Eighty cheers to an outstanding scholar-statesman. Read more »
Africa: Greenpeace, WWF, Break Free From Plastic Deliver Almost 3 Million Signatures Demanding Strong Global Plastics Treaty
Greenpeace
A petition signed by almost three million people [1] from over 182 countries including African countries, calling for a historic, legally binding, Global Plastics Treaty to… Read more »
Morocco: Valencia Floods - Morocco's Solidarity With Spain Reflects Spirit of Bilateral Cooperation - Benyaich
MAP
Morocco's ambassador to Spain, Karima Benyaich, emphasized on Friday in Valencia that the Kingdom's solidarity with Spain in the wake of the recent flooding reflects the spirit of… Read more »
