Zelenskyy says U.S. peace plan forces Ukraine to choose between losing “dignity” or “key partner”

Zelenskyy says U.S. peace plan forces Ukraine to choose between losing “dignity” or “key partner”

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Friday that he has spoken with the leaders of France, the U.K. and Germany about a proposed 28-point peace plan from the Trump administration to end Russia’s war in Ukraine. He said the leaders “value the efforts of the United States, President Trump, and his team aimed at ending this…

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COP30: 2025 marks key milestones for Kyoto Protocol and Paris Agreement compliance

COP30: 2025 marks key milestones for Kyoto Protocol and Paris Agreement compliance

Part of delegates at the COP30. PHOTO/ UN Climate Change. By PATRICK MAYOYO [email protected] 2025 has proven to be a landmark year for climate action, with pivotal developments in both the Kyoto Protocol and the Paris Agreement compliance mechanisms. In September, the Paris Agreement Implementation and Compliance Committee (PAICC) convened for its 15th meeting, building…

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Africa: Sierra Leone’s Economy Shows Resilience, Private Sector Reform Key to Sustained Growth and Jobs

Africa: Sierra Leone’s Economy Shows Resilience, Private Sector Reform Key to Sustained Growth and Jobs

Freetown — Sierra Leone’s economy is showing signs of stability in the face of heightened global challenges, with growth projected at 4.3 percent in 2025 and reaching 4.6 percent by 2027, according to the latest World Bank Sierra Leone Economic Update (SLEU) launched today in Freetown. This outlook is supported by expected improvements in agricultural…

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Africa: Sierra Leone’s Economy Shows Resilience, Private Sector Reform Key to Sustained Growth and Jobs

Africa’s Climate Duties Are Binding, Key to Sustainable Dev’t – Prof. Mbengue

Addis Ababa — Professor Makane Mbengue, the African Union’s External Counsel at the International Court of Justice, underscored that African states’ rights and duties in the fight against global warming can no longer be treated as mere political aspirations. In his view, the responsibilities to address climate-driven challenges are binding obligations, indispensable to safeguarding the…

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