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At the 24th Council of Ministers Meeting of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA), Sri Lanka had a historic moment to unite maritime powers around shared priorities, but instead, the country's foreign minister, Vijitha Herath, failed to steer discussions towards a unified agenda, undermining the potential of this
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Pakistan Minister for Maritime Affairs, Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry, recently announced the establishment of the Maritime Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) to drive eco-conscious policymaking and advance sustainability within the maritime sector. This new institution aims to provide a specialized framework to unify voices across the maritime landscape, prioritizing
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President Bola Tinubu has underscored the importance of respecting the federal government's right of way, warning property developers and landowners against constructing on public infrastructure. Speaking at the commissioning of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, Tinubu reaffirmed the government's commitment to local content, technology transfer, and the
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The Second Potato Summit 2025 was organized by the Nepal-India Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NICCI) in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development (MoALD) and the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) to deliberate on strategies for enhancing Nepal's potato industry. The summit focused on seed
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Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting low-income African countries with a fresh $500 million contribution to the Nigeria Trust Fund (NTF). The contribution is part of Nigeria's leadership role in supporting Africa's economic development, aimed at reducing poverty and improving living standards across the continent.
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The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has elected Sidi Ould Tah of Mauritania as its new President, succeeding Nigeria's Akinwunmi Adesina, whose tenure ends in August. Tah, who brings over 35 years of experience in African and international finance, was elected by the Bank's Board of
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The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, has emphasized the importance of shifting attention from the exit of three West African countries (Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger) from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to focus on economic development. Tuggar received a delegation from the ECOWAS Parliament,
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The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is commemorating five decades of existence, marking a significant milestone in regional integration and peacekeeping. Liberia, a founding member of ECOWAS, has paid a glowing tribute to the organization's multifaceted role in the region, from peacekeeping to nation-building. The ECOWAS
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Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa, the 89-year-old politician, is remembered for his role in uncovering the 2000 cricket match-fixing scandal. As the Union Sports Minister, he ordered a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe, which laid bare the dark underbelly of cricket. The investigation led to the indictment of top Indian and
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The African Development Bank (AfDB) has elected Sidi Ould Tah, a Mauritanian economist, as its new president. Tah, 60, was chosen by the bank's board of governors to succeed Nigeria's Akinwumi Adesina, who is stepping down after two terms. The election took three rounds of voting,
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has received accolades from Engr. David Nweze Umahi, Minister of Works, on the second anniversary of the Renewed Hope administration. Umahi highlighted the significant strides achieved by Tinubu's administration in changing the narrative of leadership deficits and tackling poor infrastructure and socio-economic challenges. The
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Deputy Minister for Economic Management at the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning, Dehpue Y. Zuo, emphasized the urgent need for economic integration among West African states, particularly the establishment of a single currency and leveraging digital platforms for innovation and entrepreneurship. Zuo acknowledged ECOWAS's pivotal role in
