Africa: The Race for a New UN Chief Comes At a Historically Fraught Time – the Choice Will Be Vital and Significant, Just Don’t Expect a Savior

Africa: The Race for a New UN Chief Comes At a Historically Fraught Time – the Choice Will Be Vital and Significant, Just Don’t Expect a Savior

When António Guterres steps down as United Nations secretary-general at the end of 2026, he will leave his successor with plenty to do. Many challenges will remain, including the animosity among members and myriad global challenges, from ongoing wars and economic shocks to the worsening effects of climate change. But the next U.N. chief faces…

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Africa: The Race for a New UN Chief Comes At a Historically Fraught Time – the Choice Will Be Vital and Significant, Just Don’t Expect a Savior

West Africa: Money Laundering Remains Significant Threat to Economic Stability in West Africa – Fagbemi

Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, has warned that money laundering, including terrorist financing, are significant threats to the stability of Nigeria’s economy and the West African sub-region. Fagbemi sounded the warning on Tuesday in Abuja at the national Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) Media…

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Ukraine marks Independence Day as JD Vance says “I think the Russians have made significant concessions”

Ukraine marks Independence Day as JD Vance says “I think the Russians have made significant concessions”

Ukraine on Sunday marked 34 years since its independence, as Russia accused the country of launching drone attacks that sparked a fire at a nuclear power plant in its western Kursk region overnight.  The weekend’s developments come as U.S. Vice President JD Vance said in an interview that he believes “the Russians have made significant…

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