Russia on Friday prevented the adoption of a joint declaration following a four-week UN conference on a nuclear disarmament treaty, with Moscow denouncing what it said were “political” aspects of the text.The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), whi…
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UN session on high seas biodiversity ends without agreement
UN member states ended two weeks of negotiations without a treaty to protect biodiversity in the high seas, an agreement that would have addressed growing environmental and economic challenges.“Although we did make excellent progress we still do need a…
US to return US$23 million looted by late dictator Abacha to Nigeria-officials
The United States will turn over to Nigeria $23 million taken by former military ruler Sani Abacha, officials said at an event to sign the agreement on Tuesday.Nigeria has reached several agreements to return stolen cash in recent years. Abacha ruled A…
At least 17 dead in Uganda after drinking toxic liquor
At least 17 people have died and several others were taken to hospital after consuming toxic liquor from a roadside kiosk in northern Uganda, a senior official said.The victims in the city of Arua had consumed a local gin named City 5 that contained me…
Central African Republic’s president orders constitution rewrite
The Central African Republic’s President Faustin Archange Touadera ordered the creation of a committee to rewrite the constitution, following fears he wants to seek a third term in office.The 65-year-old was first elected in 2016, then re-elected in a …
Tunis Hosts Japan-Africa Investment Conference
Japan opens an African investment conference in Tunisia on Saturday, seeking to counter the influence of rival China which has steadily grown its economic imprint on the continent.The conference takes place amid a “complex” international environment ca…
Casualties Reported in Libya After Hours of Militia Clashes
Rival militias loyal to Libya’s two opposing governments clashed near the center of the capital, Tripoli, into Saturday afternoon, causing numerous casualties, according to Libyan media.Supporters of eastern-based Prime Minister Fathi Bashagha have tak…
Militants Kill 6 in Attack on Convoy From Burkina Faso Gold Mine
Unidentified gunmen killed six people and wounded two others in an attack on a convoy from the Boungou gold mine in eastern Burkina Faso, the army said Saturday.Last week, five vehicles were dispatched from the mine, which is owned by Toronto-listed En…