Three UN blue helmets killed in CAR

The United Nations said Tuesday three forces from Bangladesh have been killed in Central African Republic (CAR) by an explosive device in the north of the African country. “Three peacekeepers of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA), from the Bangladeshi battalion, lost their lives on the night of […]

Guatemala considers autonomy initiative as ‘only serious, credible and realistic basis’ for settling Sahara regional dispute; hails bilateral relations positive dynamic

Guatemala affirmed on Thursday that the Morocco-proposed autonomy initiative for the Sahara is “the only serious, credible and realistic basis to move towards a lasting agreement for a definitive settlement of this artificial conflict, in full respect of the Kingdom’s territorial integrity and its national sovereignty.” This position was expressed by Guatemala’s Minister of Foreign […]

US looks to Africa to secure energy transition metals

Amid growing global competition for strategic minerals, the US is relying on Africa to reduce the dominance of China over resources used for electric batteries, U.S. Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo said. “We don’t want to be overly reliant on any one country or any one company for global supply chains for critical minerals,” Adeyemo […]