Arundhati Roy ‘shocked’ by jury’s Gaza remarks, quits Berlin film festival | Israel-Palestine conflict News

Arundhati Roy ‘shocked’ by jury’s Gaza remarks, quits Berlin film festival | Israel-Palestine conflict News

Jury chair Wim Wenders said filmmakers ‘have to stay out of politics’ when asked about German support for Israel’s genocidal war in Gaza. Listen to this article | 3 mins info Indian author Arundhati Roy has announced that she is withdrawing from the Berlin International Film Festival after what she described as “unconscionable statements” by its jury…

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Africa: Remarks By H.E. Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, President of the United Republic of Tanzania at the Official Launch of the Global Africa Investment Summit

Africa: Remarks By H.E. Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, President of the United Republic of Tanzania at the Official Launch of the Global Africa Investment Summit

Dubai — Text of Remarks By President Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan of Tanzania at the Launch of the Global Africa Investment Summit in Dubai on February 3, 2026. Dr. Adesina, fellow Heads of State, distinguished investors and partners, It is a pleasure to join you this evening on the occasion of the official launch of the…

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Trump leaves NATO allies “dumbfounded” and “disgusted” with remarks dismissing sacrifices in Afghanistan

Trump leaves NATO allies “dumbfounded” and “disgusted” with remarks dismissing sacrifices in Afghanistan

London — European military veterans, families of the fallen, and politicians have voiced outrage after President Trump claimed the U.S. had “never needed” its NATO allies, and that allied troops had stayed “a little off the front lines” during the 20-year war in Afghanistan. “The only time NATO has ever enacted Article 5 was after the…

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Africa: ‘It Was a Challenge, Not an Attack’, Says Journalist Mamadou On Pamoja Afcon 2027 Remarks

Africa: ‘It Was a Challenge, Not an Attack’, Says Journalist Mamadou On Pamoja Afcon 2027 Remarks

Nairobi — Ivorian journalist Mamadou Gaye has defended his controversial comments on the preparedness of Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania to host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, insisting his remarks were meant as constructive criticism rather than an attack on East Africa. Gaye found himself at the centre of debate after questioning whether the three…

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Africa: ‘It Was a Challenge, Not an Attack’, Says Journalist Mamadou On Pamoja Afcon 2027 Remarks

Africa: Remarks By Unicef Executive Director Catherine Russell At the Launch of Unicef’s Humanitarian Action for Children Appeal

New York — As prepared “Friends, partners, colleagues, thank you for joining this virtual launch of UNICEF’s 2026 Humanitarian Action for Children and for your ongoing support for the world’s most vulnerable children. “Over the past week, I have been travelling in South Sudan and Sudan, where I met children and families who shared heartbreaking…

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Africa: ‘It Was a Challenge, Not an Attack’, Says Journalist Mamadou On Pamoja Afcon 2027 Remarks

Africa: N149.39trn Debt – Abbas Clarifies Remarks, Says Tinubu Ensuring Responsible Borrowing, Edun Upbeat

Abuja — Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, yesterday, clarified his earlier comments on Nigeria’s N149.39 trillion debt, stressing President Bola Tinubu was committed to ensuring that borrowing remains responsible and tied to productive investments. Also, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, expressed optimism about…

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