EU targets Sudan’s war economy with new sanctions on gold trade
The European Union has approved a new package of sanctions targeting Sudan’s war economy, including a ban on Sudanese gold imports and restrictions on
Brussels Bets Big On Nigeria
EU officials said the investments reflect a stronger alignment with Nigeria’s development priorities, particularly under the government’s Renewed Hope agenda, Newsdesk reports The European
France returns a sacred drum looted from Ivory Coast
France has returned a sacred talking drum looted during the colonial period to Ivory Coast, marking the first such restitution between the two countries
AU marks Africa Day 2025 with a call for justice, unity
This year’s theme, “Justice for Africans and People of African Descent through Reparations,” honours the memory of those who suffered under slavery and colonialism,
EU announces a $5 bn investment in South Africa
Donald Trump’s cancellation of millions in aid to the country left a massive funding gap. The EU’s investment package includes funding to boost vaccine
India, Russia co-chair modernisation and industrial cooperation meeting
The session was organised under the aegis of India-Russia inter-governmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technological and Cultural Cooperation (IRIGC-TEC)….reports Asian Lite News India
EU, India to further ties on sustainable water management
Both sides committed to advance cooperation in river basin management, foster innovation and technology transfer, while promoting sustainable investments….reports Asian Lite News India and
Zelensky Announces Arrival of F-16s in Ukraine
Zelensky thanked Denmark, the Netherlands, the US and Ukraine’s other partners for accepting Kiev’s request for F-16s…reports Asian Lite News Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky
EU issues UK with list for better ties
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said his government wants to repair the UK’s relations with the EU through a new broad-based security pact while
Berlin calls on Iran, others to prevent Middle East escalation
German citizens in Lebanon, of which there are estimated to be about 1,300, are “urgently advised” to leave the country while still possible, the
