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Morocco highlights integrated peace, security and development strategy at Africa policy conference in Kenya

Morocco is reaffirming its commitment to an African-led approach to sustainable peace and development by participating in the Second Political Conference on the Peace-Security-Development Nexus, taking place on July 11–12 in Mombasa, Kenya. The gathering brings together African institutions and......

Germany and France launch joint initiative to support Lebanon ahead of post-UNIFIL transition

Germany and France are preparing a joint initiative aimed at supporting Lebanon and strengthening prospects for peace in the Middle East, as international partners begin planning for the future of security arrangements after the expected end of the United Nations peacekeeping mission in the country. German......

Africa faces mounting development funding challenge as global aid drops sharply

African nations are confronting growing financial pressure after a steep decline in global development assistance, prompting renewed calls for stronger domestic revenue generation and institutional reforms to sustain essential public services. According to the United Nations Economic Commission for......

Venezuela earthquake death toll rises to 2,595 as search and rescue efforts continue

The death toll from the powerful twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24 has climbed to 2,595, according to updated figures released by the country's interim authorities, as emergency teams continue searching for survivors in devastated areas. The revised casualty count highlights the......

UN expresses concern over rising tensions involving Belarus

The United Nations has expressed growing concern over increasingly tense rhetoric involving Belarus amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, warning that any further escalation could threaten regional stability. Speaking during a meeting of the UN Security Council, Assistant Secretary-General Martha Pobee......

UN warns Ebola outbreak could cost Africa up to $3.6 billion without stronger response

The United Nations has warned that the ongoing Ebola outbreak could inflict economic losses of up to $3.6 billion across Africa if the disease is not rapidly contained, raising concerns that a public health emergency could evolve into a broader regional development crisis. Speaking on Tuesday, Damien......

United Nations forecasts global fossil fuel subsidies to reach $1.1 trillion in 2026

Global spending on fossil fuel subsidies is expected to rise again in 2026, reaching an estimated $1.1 trillion, according to a new United Nations report. The increase reflects growing government efforts to shield households and businesses from volatile energy prices amid continuing geopolitical tensions......

UN urges restraint as tensions escalate between Pakistan and Afghanistan

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has expressed deep concern over the recent escalation of tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan, urging all parties to exercise maximum restraint and immediately halt hostilities to prevent further civilian suffering. According to official......

Guinea-Bissau reaffirms strong support for Morocco’s autonomy plan in Sahara dispute

Guinea-Bissau has reaffirmed its “unwavering” support for Morocco’s autonomy initiative as a framework for resolving the long-standing dispute over the Sahara region, during high-level talks held in Rabat. The statement was made following discussions between Guinea-Bissau’s foreign......