Category: Foreign Affairs
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Nigeria, Burkina Faso private sector move to deepen trade, investment ties
Nigeria and Burkina Faso have moved to deepen economic relations, targeting increased trade, investment, transportation, manufacturing, logistics and digital-economy cooperation. Nigeria’s Ambassador to Burkina Faso, Amb. Syndoph Endoni, and leaders of the General Confederation of Faso Enterprises (COGEF), made the commitment in Ouagadougou. Endoni said in a statement made available to Primerise News…
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Nigeria assumes chairmanship of UN special peacekeeping committee –
Nigeria has assumed the leadership of the United Nations Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations, (C-34), reinforcing the country’s longstanding role in shaping global peacekeeping policy and operations.
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Iceland condemns Trump map showing country under U.S. flag
Icelandic Prime Minister Kristrun Frostadottir and Foreign Minister Thorgerdur Katrin Gunnarsdottir have condemned a social media post by U.S. President, showing Iceland and several neighbouring countries covered by the U.S. flag.
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Qatar Says diplomatic efforts
Qatar on Tuesday said diplomatic efforts by it and its regional partners were intensifying to secure a swift resolution to the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Former British PM Starmer steps down as MP
Former British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Tuesday announced his decision to step down as Member of Parliament (MP) for Holborn and St Pancras.
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Egypt targets 4m daily rail passengers by 2030
Egypt said it is targeting a combined daily rail passenger capacity of about four million by 2030 as it expands its high speed railway network and modernises existing rail infrastructure.
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Iran faults EU over support for U.S. economic pressure
Iran has condemned the European Union’s support for additional U.S. economic pressure, accusing Europe of abandoning its claimed strategic autonomy.
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Nigeria’s envoy Endoni arrives Burkina Faso, pledges strong bilateral ties with Nigerian diaspora
Nigeria’s envoy Endoni arrives Burkina Faso, pledges strong bilateral ties with Nigerian diaspora
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Africa to face 6m health workers shortage by 2035, WHO warns
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says Africa faces a projected shortage of more than six million health professionals by 2035.
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Guinea-Bissau to vote on constitution expanding presidential powers
Guinea-Bissau will hold a constitutional referendum on Aug. 30 on proposed reforms that would expand presidential powers and reshape the rules for elections scheduled for December.