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G20 agrees to make AU a permanent member

G20 agrees to make AU a permanent member

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced Saturday that the African Union has been granted permanent membership in the Group of 20 top international economies, bolstering his efforts to give the Global South a stronger voice as host of this year's annual summit. Modi announced the membership in his G20 weekend summit opening remarks. Growing global rifts and the absence of key actors made consensus on the toughest issues difficult. Many supported admitting the AU to the G20 as the second regional bloc to become a permanent member after the EU.Modi rapped his gavel three times before announcing the motion to…
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The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is set to expand to comprise 30 countries by 2024.

The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is set to expand to comprise 30 countries by 2024.

Senior Advisor Peter Joy Serwornoo to the Secretary-General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) declared that 30 African nations are ready to start trading under this agreement next year, marking a significant step towards its implementation. Through the AfCFTA Guided Trade Initiative, seven countries have started trading in order to help African states begin trade under this agreement. Leading the charge on this endeavour are Ghana, Kenya, Tanzania, Egypt, Cameroon, Rwanda, and Mauritius. Leading the charge on this endeavour are Ghana, Kenya, Tanzania, Egypt, Cameroon, Rwanda, and Mauritius. Speaking at the Regional Forum on AfCFTA for Anglophone West…
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Peter Obi, Elumelu, Osita Offor, others to receive GAMA 2023 Award at Radisson Blu

Peter Obi, Elumelu, Osita Offor, others to receive GAMA 2023 Award at Radisson Blu

Global Affairs Magazine will roll out the red carpet tomorrow 25th of November in celebration of men and women who have distinguished themselves as achievers of excellence in their various fields of endeavors, and who have touched lives through their Philanthropic activities. Former governor of Anambra state and presidential candidate of the Labour Party in February 25 presidential election, Mr. Peter Obi will be honored as the ‘Best Politician Of The Year’, Pastor Dr. DK Olukoya, Dr. Tony Elumelu, Barr. Allen Onyema, Dr. Akintoye Akindele, Dr. Segun Musa, Bala Success international foundation, Pastor Wale Adefarasin amongst other prominent personalities will…
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South African lawmakers suspend diplomatic ties with Israel, close embassy

South African lawmakers suspend diplomatic ties with Israel, close embassy

Johannesburg (TVA)— On Tuesday, a majority of South African parliament decided to close the Israeli embassy and terminate diplomatic ties until Israel commits to a Gaza cease-fire. In a conference with other world leaders, President Cyril Ramaphosa accused Israel of genocide in Gaza with its military offensive to find Hamas militant rulers. The ruling African National Congress party approved the proposal. Pemmy Majodina, chief whip of the ruling African National Congress, addresses members of parliament in Cape Town, South Africa, Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023. The majority of MP’s voted to close the Israeli embassy in South Africa over the war…
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A Cameroonian fishing vessel stranded for a month rescued by the Nigerian Navy.

A Cameroonian fishing vessel stranded for a month rescued by the Nigerian Navy.

With the help of the Nigerian Navy, the motor fishing vessel AFKI, flying the flag of Cameroon, which had been abandoned at sea for almost a month, was saved. On November 1, the Navy's ship NNS Dorina received a distress call informing them of the MFV AFKI's predicament; the ship had been having problems with its propulsion engine and was struggling to get help. However, the rescue wasn't feasible until November 17 due to the ship's unpredictable motion. The Navy's spokeswoman, Commodore Adedotun Ayo-Vaughan, said in a statement on Monday that the fishing boat experienced fuel depletion and had to…
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