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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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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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Niger Reopens Airspace To Commercial  Operations One Month After Coup

Niger Reopens Airspace To Commercial  Operations One Month After Coup

According to the official Niger News Agency (ANP), the military government that took power after a coup in Niger decided to reopen its airspace to commercial flights on Monday. It had been restricted since August 6. The ANP cited a spokesperson for the Ministry of Transport as saying, "The airspace of the Republic of Niger is open to all national and international commercial flights, adding that ground services have also resumed." "Airspace is still closed to all operational military flights and other special flights, which are only authorized subject to prior authorization from the competent authorities", he continued. The Economic…
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Military in Niger facing a deadline to undo coup

Military in Niger facing a deadline to undo coup

As the deadline set by the West African group to hand over power or risk armed intervention drew nearer, pressure on the coup's organizers in Niger increased on Sunday. The military forces that overthrew President Mohamed Bazoum on July 26 were allowed one week to install him back in office by the ECOWAS bloc, which is headed by regional military juggernauts and Niger's neighbor, Nigeria. The latest of numerous coups that have rocked Africa's Sahel area since 2020, the ECOWAS military chiefs of staff have decided on a strategy for a potential intervention in response to the situation. "We want…
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5 nations qualify for Round of 16 in the 2023 Women’s World Cup. [See Full List]

5 nations qualify for Round of 16 in the 2023 Women’s World Cup. [See Full List]

At least five nations have confirmed their participation in the Round of 16 of the Women's World Cup, which is currently taking place in Australia and New Zealand. After Sunday's games, Switzerland and Norway won their Group A matches and advanced. After a 0-0 draw with Switzerland, co-host New Zealand became the first host country to be eliminated at the group stage. The Philippines were defeated 6-0 by Norway in the other match. According to the results, Switzerland advanced as the group winner, and Norway finished second behind New Zealand on goal differential. Japan and Spain have already advanced to…
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