CAIRO, Sept. 10 (Xinhua) — The Arab League (AL) on Sunday welcomed the admission of the African Union (AU) as a permanent member to the Group of 20 (G20), expressing hope that the pan-Arab organization would enjoy the same status. In a statement, AL Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul-Gheit welcomed the G20 leaders’ decision on AU’s entry… Continue reading Arab League Welcomes African Union’s G20 Membership
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Int’l Community Offers Condolences After Powerful Quake in Morocco Kills More Than 1,300
RABAT, Sept. 9 (Xinhua) — A devastating earthquake, the deadliest in decades, struck Morocco Friday night, claiming the lives of more than 1,300 people. The 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck the High Atlas mountain range shortly after 11:00 p.m. local time on Friday (2200 GMT) at a relatively shallow depth of 18.5 kilometers, as reported by the… Continue reading Int’l Community Offers Condolences After Powerful Quake in Morocco Kills More Than 1,300
G20 Accepts African Union As New Member To Boost Developing Nations Representation
NEW DELHI, Sept. 9 (Xinhua) — The Group of 20 (G20) members agreed Saturday to accept the African Union (AU) as a new member in an effort to give a greater voice and more representation to developing countries. The agreement was reached at the inaugural session of the two-day G20 summit held in New Delhi… Continue reading G20 Accepts African Union As New Member To Boost Developing Nations Representation
Gabonese Transitional PM Names Transitional Cabinet
LIBREVILLE, Sept. 9 (Xinhua) — Raymond Ndong Sima, Gabonese transitional prime minister, on Saturday published the list of 26 members of his government. According to the list, this transitional government comprises 26 ministers, including the head of the transitional government. New figures held key government positions, including Murielle Minkoue Epse Mintsa, minister of institutional reform. … Continue reading Gabonese Transitional PM Names Transitional Cabinet
Nigerian Court Affirms President’s Election, Rejects Opposition Petitions
ABUJA, Sept. 7 (Xinhua) — A panel of five judges from Nigeria’s election tribunal late Wednesday unanimously affirmed the election of President Bola Tinubu, solidifying his position as the West African nation’s leader and effectively dismissing petitions by opposition parties. Delivering the judgment, which lasted over 12 hours, the five-member panel at the Presidential Election… Continue reading Nigerian Court Affirms President’s Election, Rejects Opposition Petitions
49 Civilians, 15 Soldiers Killed in Dual Terrorist Attack in Mali
BAMAKO, Sept. 8 (Xinhua) — At least 49 civilians and 15 soldiers were killed on Thursday during a dual terrorist attack in northern Mali, the Malian government said in a statement. Claimed by the Group to Support Islam and Muslims (GSIM), the two attacks targeted the passengers of the boat “Tombouctou” and a military camp… Continue reading 49 Civilians, 15 Soldiers Killed in Dual Terrorist Attack in Mali
Gabonese Transitional President Appoints Interim PM
LIBREVILLE, Sept. 7 (Xinhua) — Brice Oligui Nguema, Gabonese transitional president, has appointed Raymond Ndong Sima as interim prime minister and head of the transitional government, announced Ulrich Manfoumbi Manfoumbi, spokesperson for the Committee for the Transition and Restoration of Institutions (CTRI), on Thursday. TRANSITIONAL GOVERNMENT TO COME The spokesperson broke the news on national… Continue reading Gabonese Transitional President Appoints Interim PM
The G20’s History and Summits
NEW DELHI, Sept. 8 (Xinhua) — The 18th Group of 20 (G20) Summit will take place on Saturday and Sunday in New Delhi, India. The summit, themed “One Earth · One Family · One Future,” will focus on inclusive growth, digital innovation, climate resilience, and equitable global health access, among other topics. Here is a… Continue reading The G20’s History and Summits
FEATURE: Zimbabweans Remember Departed Liberation Veterans On Heroes Day
HARARE, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) — Atop a hill about six km south of downtown Harare, Zimbabwe’s capital, lies a revered shrine where Zimbabwe’s departed heroes are laid to rest. Every second Monday of August, Zimbabweans gather at the shrine overlooking Harare to pay tribute to liberation war fighters who took up arms and fought colonialism… Continue reading FEATURE: Zimbabweans Remember Departed Liberation Veterans On Heroes Day
Zimbabwean President Assures Food Security As Election Date Approaches
HARARE, Aug. 9 (Xinhua) — Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Wednesday said the country has attained food security during a campaign rally in Harare, the national capital, to drum up support for his ruling ZANU-PF party in the upcoming harmonized election on Aug. 23. “We are food secure, we shall continue to remain food secure,”… Continue reading Zimbabwean President Assures Food Security As Election Date Approaches