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"Expanded BRICS will represent diverse nations": South African President s
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
South Africa's President, Cyril Ramaphosa, on Monday ahead of the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) 15th Summit, said that he supports the expansion of the group as it will represent a diverse group of nations that shares common desire.
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UAE President's visit testifies to strong UAE-Ethiopia ties: Ethiopian med
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The visit of USE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to Ethiopia made the headlines across the African nation's media outlets today, which affirmed that the visit reflects the strong ties that the two countries share across various sectors.
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West Africa bloc agree for 'D-Day' for military intervene in Niger to rest
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has agreed to a "D-Day" for the possible military intervention to restore the democracy in Niger after the Presidential Guard toppled the government and removed President Mohamed Bazoum last month.
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PM Narendra Modi to visit South Africa and Greece next week
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit South Africa's Johannesburg from August 22-24 to attend the 15th BRICS Summit.
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Delhi: Two drug suppliers including African national arrested
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
According to the police, they have also recovered 60 grams of Amphetamine--worth approx. 30 Lacs in the international market and 15 grams of heroin--worth approx. 4.5 lakhs in the international market by the anti-narcotics squad and 625 grams of ganja by the staff of Sultan Puri Police Stati
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COP28 President-Designate participates in African climate and environment
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
He also highlighted his four-point Action Plan for COP28 to fast-track the energy transition, fix international climate finance, focus on people’s lives and livelihoods and underpin everything with full inclusivity
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Sudan civil war spiralling out of control, says UN as more than 1 million
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
According to a report issued by the International Organisation for Migration (IOM), the conflict in Sudan has caused the internal displacement of more than 3.4 million people. The Central African Republic, Egypt, Libya, South Sudan, Ethiopia, and Chad are among the nations in the region wher
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Over 60 feared dead after boat capsizes off Cape Verde
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Over 60 people have been feared dead and 38 others have been rescued after a boat capsized off Cape Verde, Al Jazeera reported citing International Organization for Migration (IOM) authorities.
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ECOWAS orders ‘immediate activation’ of standby force to restore constitut
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
West African leaders on Thursday ordered the "immediate activation" and the "deployment" of a regional standby force to restore constitutional order in the coup-hit Niger, CNN reported.
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Niger Coup leaders accuse French troops of 'destabilising' country
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Coup leaders in Niger have accused French forces of violating the prohibition on using its airspace to 'destabilise' the West African nation, as France promptly rejected the allegations, an Al Jazeera report said.
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Niger military sends reinforcements to capital
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Niger has been engulfed in political chaos since late last month when President Mohamed Bazoum was ousted in a coup d’etat by the presidential guard. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) responded days later by enacting sanctions and issuing an ultimatum to the ruling milit
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Niger: Acting US deputy secretary of state Victoria Nuland meets junta mem
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Nuland is the highest level US official to meet in person with the military putschists. Her trip to the capital city of Niamey – made at the request of Secretary of State Antony Blinken – comes less than two weeks after members of Niger’s presidential guard seized power and a day after the d
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