Africa: What Next? United States Exits Key Entities, Vital Climate Treaties in Major Retreat From Global Cooperation

Africa: What Next? United States Exits Key Entities, Vital Climate Treaties in Major Retreat From Global Cooperation

Nairobi — President Donald Trump has escalated efforts to further distance the United States from international organizations and entities focused on climate, the environment, and energy. This strategy is in step with his administration’s established approach to undermine and redirect funds and international cooperation away from climate and clean energy programs. But where some see…

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Africa: What Next? United States Exits Key Entities, Vital Climate Treaties in Major Retreat From Global Cooperation

Africa: Somalia Backs Multilateral Cooperation At Russia-Africa Forum in Cairo

Cairo — Somalia’s Foreign Minister Abdisalam Abdi Ali represented the country at the second ministerial conference of the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum, held in Cairo from December 19 to 20, where he highlighted Mogadishu’s foreign policy priorities and called for stronger multilateral cooperation. Speaking at the two-day meeting, Abdisalam said complex global and regional challenges could…

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Africa: What Next? United States Exits Key Entities, Vital Climate Treaties in Major Retreat From Global Cooperation

Africa: AUC Chairperson Received H.E. Ms. Reem Alabali-Radovan, Germany’s Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. @ymahmoudali, today received H.E. Ms. Reem Alabali-Radovan, Germany’s Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development. Their meeting reaffirmed the strong AU-Germany partnership and underscored the need to further deepen strategic cooperation in support of Africa’s development priorities. The Chairperson welcomed the German Chancellor’s initiative in deepening relations with…

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Africa: What Next? United States Exits Key Entities, Vital Climate Treaties in Major Retreat From Global Cooperation

Africa: South Africa, Mozambique Sign Higher Education Cooperation Agreement

South Africa and Mozambique have reaffirmed their commitment to advancing regional collaboration in skills development through the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Protocol on Education and Training, which guides joint efforts to address shared educational and training priorities. Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela accompanied President Cyril Ramaphosa to Maputo for the 4th South…

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Trump pledges ‘cooperation and coordination’ to end Sudan’s civil war | Donald Trump News

Trump pledges ‘cooperation and coordination’ to end Sudan’s civil war | Donald Trump News

United States President Donald Trump has pledged to address the conflict in Sudan, in response to an apparent request from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. On Wednesday, Trump announced his intention to intervene twice, once at the Saudi Investment Forum in Washington, DC, and a second time on his online platform, Truth Social. Recommended…

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Africa: What Next? United States Exits Key Entities, Vital Climate Treaties in Major Retreat From Global Cooperation

African Union and Global Fund Formalize Cooperation to Strengthen Health Systems and Development in Africa

Geneva — The African Union (AU) and the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (the Global Fund) today signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to deepen collaboration in support of African countries’ efforts to end AIDS, TB and malaria, strengthen health systems, increase domestic resource mobilization and advance health security and sustainable development…

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Africa: What Next? United States Exits Key Entities, Vital Climate Treaties in Major Retreat From Global Cooperation

Africa: Somalia, Qatar Discuss Security Cooperation and Support for AU Mission

Mogadishu, Somalia — Somalia’s State Minister of Defence Omar Ali Abdi on Sunday held talks with Mohamed Awad Al-Shammari, the Deputy Ambassador of Qatar to Somalia, to discuss ways of deepening bilateral cooperation, officials said. The meeting focused on strengthening the historic and brotherly ties between the two nations, with an emphasis on security cooperation,…

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Africa: What Next? United States Exits Key Entities, Vital Climate Treaties in Major Retreat From Global Cooperation

Africa: Colombia Vows to Deepen Cooperation With Ethiopia, Africa

Addis Ababa — Colombia has reaffirmed its commitment to further strengthening its ties with Ethiopia across multiple areas of cooperation. In particular, the South American nation highlighted the importance of enhanced connectivity, pointing to the vital role of Ethiopian Airlines in realizing this ambition. In an exclusive interview with ENA, Colombia’s Ambassador to Ethiopia, Yeison…

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