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Namibia Gets Its First Female Leader: Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah
Namibia has elected its first female President, with Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah declared the winner of last week's disputed elections. Ms Nandi-Ndaitwah, the current Vice President of the Southern African country.
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Adhir Ranjan's "We Have Negrito" Quip Lands Congress In More Trouble
Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury's "we have Proto Australoids... Mongoloid... Negrito (in India)" comment triggered a fresh row Thursday, a day after Sam Pitroda's "South Indians look like Africans" remark stirred up controversy.
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France Begins Withdrawing Its Troops From Niger
France has begun withdrawing its troops from Niger after being ordered out of the West African nation by the leaders of the July coup that ousted the pro-Paris president, the military said Tuesday.
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G20 Membership Will Help Deal With "Global Challenges": Africa Union Leader
The African Union's entry into the G20 will provide a "propitious framework" for the continent to make "its effective contribution" in aiding the world to meet global challenges, AU Commission head Moussa Faki Mahamat said Saturday.
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"15 Years Ago...": Rishi Sunak Looks Back At G20's Difficult Times
"African Union's Inclusion In G20 Means...": South Africa Thanks BlocUK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Saturday said that the world is looking to G20 to provide leadership and that the leaders are meeting at a time of enormous challenges.
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"Bharat Welcomes You": PM Greets World Leaders At G20 Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed world leaders at the G20 Summit in Delhi today, with a greeting that hinted at the proposed name change from India to Bharat.
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PM Opens G20, Says Remove "Global Trust Deficit", Welcomes African Union
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today, after welcoming top world leaders to the G20 Summit, called for turning the "global trust deficit" into a relationship of trust. Notably, 'Bharat' replaced 'India' on the PM's nameplate.
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BRICS Leaders Open To Expanding Membership: South African President
The five BRICS nations are open to expanding the club to new members, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said Wednesday, as it pursues greater clout in shaping the world order.
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Niger's Military Junta To Prosecute Ex President For "High Treason"
Niger's military regime vowed late Sunday to prosecute ousted president Mohamed Bazoum for "high treason" and slammed West African leaders for imposing sanctions on the country.
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West African Delegation Leaves Niger Without Meeting Coup Leader
A team from the West African regional bloc ECOWAS left Niger without meeting the leader of the junta which seized power in a coup, a delegation member said Friday. The delegation was initially due to meet Tiani to present ECOWAS's demands.
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Niger Military Junta Leaders Urged To Restore Order Before Deadline
West African defence chiefs were set to wrap up discussions about possible intervention in Niger on Friday, as mediators from the regional bloc push coup leaders in Niamey to restore constitutional order before an approaching deadline.
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After Withdrawal From Black Sea Grain Deal, Russia's New Offer To Africa
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday offered free grain to six poor African countries as he launched a summit with leaders from the continent days after withdrawing from the Ukraine grain export deal.
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Russia Boosts Ties With Africa Despite Concerns Over Ukraine Conflict
Russia hosts African leaders this week for a summit aimed at boosting ties despite concerns in Africa over the conflict in Ukraine and the suspension of a deal on Ukrainian grain exports.
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Nelson Mandela International Day 2023: History, Theme And Significance
Nelson Mandela International Day is observed every year on July 18 to commemorate the birth anniversary of the great South African leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner Nelson Madela.
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Putin Rebuts Key Elements Of African Leaders' Peace Plan For Ukraine War
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday gave African leaders seeking to mediate in the war in Ukraine a list of reasons why he believed many of their proposals were misguided.
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Namibia Gets Its First Female Leader: Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah
Namibia has elected its first female President, with Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah declared the winner of last week's disputed elections. Ms Nandi-Ndaitwah, the current Vice President of the Southern African country.
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Adhir Ranjan's "We Have Negrito" Quip Lands Congress In More Trouble
Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury's "we have Proto Australoids... Mongoloid... Negrito (in India)" comment triggered a fresh row Thursday, a day after Sam Pitroda's "South Indians look like Africans" remark stirred up controversy.
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France Begins Withdrawing Its Troops From Niger
France has begun withdrawing its troops from Niger after being ordered out of the West African nation by the leaders of the July coup that ousted the pro-Paris president, the military said Tuesday.
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G20 Membership Will Help Deal With "Global Challenges": Africa Union Leader
The African Union's entry into the G20 will provide a "propitious framework" for the continent to make "its effective contribution" in aiding the world to meet global challenges, AU Commission head Moussa Faki Mahamat said Saturday.
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"15 Years Ago...": Rishi Sunak Looks Back At G20's Difficult Times
"African Union's Inclusion In G20 Means...": South Africa Thanks BlocUK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Saturday said that the world is looking to G20 to provide leadership and that the leaders are meeting at a time of enormous challenges.
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"Bharat Welcomes You": PM Greets World Leaders At G20 Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed world leaders at the G20 Summit in Delhi today, with a greeting that hinted at the proposed name change from India to Bharat.
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PM Opens G20, Says Remove "Global Trust Deficit", Welcomes African Union
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today, after welcoming top world leaders to the G20 Summit, called for turning the "global trust deficit" into a relationship of trust. Notably, 'Bharat' replaced 'India' on the PM's nameplate.
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BRICS Leaders Open To Expanding Membership: South African President
The five BRICS nations are open to expanding the club to new members, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said Wednesday, as it pursues greater clout in shaping the world order.
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Niger's Military Junta To Prosecute Ex President For "High Treason"
Niger's military regime vowed late Sunday to prosecute ousted president Mohamed Bazoum for "high treason" and slammed West African leaders for imposing sanctions on the country.
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West African Delegation Leaves Niger Without Meeting Coup Leader
A team from the West African regional bloc ECOWAS left Niger without meeting the leader of the junta which seized power in a coup, a delegation member said Friday. The delegation was initially due to meet Tiani to present ECOWAS's demands.
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Niger Military Junta Leaders Urged To Restore Order Before Deadline
West African defence chiefs were set to wrap up discussions about possible intervention in Niger on Friday, as mediators from the regional bloc push coup leaders in Niamey to restore constitutional order before an approaching deadline.
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After Withdrawal From Black Sea Grain Deal, Russia's New Offer To Africa
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday offered free grain to six poor African countries as he launched a summit with leaders from the continent days after withdrawing from the Ukraine grain export deal.
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Russia Boosts Ties With Africa Despite Concerns Over Ukraine Conflict
Russia hosts African leaders this week for a summit aimed at boosting ties despite concerns in Africa over the conflict in Ukraine and the suspension of a deal on Ukrainian grain exports.
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Nelson Mandela International Day 2023: History, Theme And Significance
Nelson Mandela International Day is observed every year on July 18 to commemorate the birth anniversary of the great South African leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner Nelson Madela.
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Putin Rebuts Key Elements Of African Leaders' Peace Plan For Ukraine War
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday gave African leaders seeking to mediate in the war in Ukraine a list of reasons why he believed many of their proposals were misguided.
