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Senegal reverses position, endorses former president Macky Sall for UN chief

Dakar announced on Monday a striking diplomatic reversal, throwing its weight behind former president Macky Sall’s candidacy to succeed Antonio Guterres as Secretary-General of the United Nations. The shift ends a period in which Senegal’s current leadership had refused to support Sall’s bid, citing accusations of deadly political repression during his time in office. The […]

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Iran rebukes Ukraine over Caspian Sea strikes, escalating diplomatic tensions

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Iran has sharply criticised Ukraine after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Kyiv had carried out strikes against vessels linked to Tehran in the Caspian Sea. The remarks mark a new chapter in the already tense relationship between the two countries and underscore how a conflict thousands of kilometres away continues to draw in extra-regional actors.

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Ugandan diplomat Olara Otunnu joins race to lead the United Nations

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Uganda has formally entered the contest to choose the next Secretary-General of the United Nations by nominating veteran diplomat Olara Otunnu, a former UN under-secretary-general who previously served as the world body’s special representative for children and armed conflict. Kampala submitted his candidacy on Friday, adding an African voice to a field that is expected

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Trump renews call for Saudi Arabia to normalise ties with Israel, links move to nuclear deal

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The United States has renewed its push for Saudi Arabia to establish formal diplomatic relations with Israel, with President Donald Trump publicly stating that the moment is right for Riyadh to take that step. The remarks reframe a long-running diplomatic effort and tie the prospect of a US nuclear cooperation agreement with the kingdom directly

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South African and German foreign ministers hold talks in Pretoria

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South Africa’s Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, hosted Germany’s Federal Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr Johann Wadephul, in Pretoria for bilateral talks focused on deepening cooperation between the two countries. The meeting brought together senior officials from both governments to discuss a shared agenda on economic growth, energy policy, and broader international

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Senegal backs Macky Sall’s bid for UN Secretary-General role

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Senegal has formally announced its support for former president Macky Sall as a candidate for the post of Secretary-General of the United Nations. The endorsement was made public in a press release on Monday, just three days after Sall was received in audience by the country’s current head of state, Bassirou Diomaye Faye. The announcement

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Cairo Consultations Spotlight the Diplomatic Contest Shaping the Horn of Africa and Red Sea

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A fresh round of diplomatic consultations hosted in Cairo has drawn renewed attention to the intensifying competition for influence across the Horn of Africa and the wider Red Sea basin. The meetings underscore how a region once treated as peripheral to global power politics has become a focal point for governments and international institutions seeking

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Brazil’s Lula Vows Firm Response After US Announces New Tariffs

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Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said on Friday that his government would respond decisively to new tariffs announced by the United States, warning that Brazil would not tolerate being “disrespected” by any foreign government. The remarks underscore a widening trade dispute between the two largest economies in the Western Hemisphere. A Defiant Stance

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Spyware Allegations Loom Over French Prime Minister’s Visit to Morocco

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French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu is preparing to travel to Rabat on July 16 for a working visit intended to reinforce relations between Paris and Morocco across trade, defence and migration. The trip, however, has been overshadowed by a French media investigation alleging that Moroccan intelligence services used Israeli-made spyware to monitor senior figures in

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Namibia’s President Nandi-Ndaitwah Holds Talks with Chinese Premier in Beijing

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Namibia’s President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has travelled to Beijing for high-level talks with the Chinese Premier, marking her first official visit to China since assuming the presidency. The meeting forms part of a broader effort by Windhoek to reinforce its strategic partnership with one of Namibia’s most significant economic counterparts. Focus on Strategic Cooperation Discussions between

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France Completes Diplomatic Withdrawal from Burkina Faso Amid Prolonged Rift

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France has completed the withdrawal of its entire diplomatic team from Burkina Faso, the French foreign ministry has confirmed, bringing to a close more than four years of progressively strained relations between Paris and the military-led government in Ouagadougou. The move follows Burkina Faso’s formal decision to break off diplomatic ties with its former colonial

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Pakistan Reportedly Steps Into Mediation Role Over Libya Reunification Talks

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Pakistan has reportedly entered the diplomatic arena over Libya’s long-running political fragmentation, with news agency Reuters reporting that Islamabad has begun mediation efforts aimed at reunifying the North African country. The move, if confirmed in detail, would add a South Asian capital to the already crowded list of foreign governments and international bodies seeking to

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