DIPLOMACY
Botswana’s President to Visit China
At the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, President of the Republic of Botswana Duma Gideon Boko will pay a state visit to…
Author: Lawal Sale
Education & Culture
China Confirms Nomination for WHO Chief
China's nomination of Dr Song Li for director-general of the World Health Organization underscores "China's firm support for multilateralism and the WHO," Foreign…
Politics & Governance:
S. Korea Recalls Ambassador to Ukraine
South Korea's foreign ministry said Thursday that it decided to recall its ambassador to Ukraine back to the home country. The Ministry of…
AFRICA FOCUS
AU-Mandated Africa Credit Rating Agency Officially Launched in Mauritius
Headquartered in Port Louis, the capital of Mauritius, AfCRA aims to strengthen how international financial markets assess and understand African sovereigns, sub-sovereigns, and…
Politics & Governance:
Israel Closes British Consulate in Jerusalem, Orders Departure of 20 Diplomats
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar said on Thursday that the British consulate in Jerusalem is ending its operations, citing a series of British…
Focus On China
China’s Railways See Holiday Return Peak Amid Vibrant Tourism Market
As the National Day holiday is drawing to a close, return travel flows increase across the country. China's railways saw the peak of…
Politics & Governance:
Group of Friends of Global Governance Calls for Respect for Int’l Rule of Law
The Group of Friends of Global Governance on Wednesday called for respect for the international rule of law. The rule of law is…
AFRICA FOCUS
Ghana to Submit Formal Application for BRICS Membership — Foreign Ministry
The Ghanaian government has approved the country’s decision to apply for BRICS membership as part of efforts to diversify its international partnerships and…
RUSSIA/AFRICA
Nigerian Vice President to lead Country’s Delegation at Russia–Africa Summit
Nigerian Vice President Kashim Shettima will lead the country’s delegation at the third Russia–Africa Summit, which will take place in Moscow on 28–29…
AFRICA FOCUS
Abiy Begins New Term as Ethiopia Stresses Stability, Regional Cooperation
Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed began a new five-year term with a pledge to advance economic development, strengthen national stability, and deepen regional…