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Blood diamonds: Botswana wins bid to host anti-conflict diamond watchdog

Botswana, the world’s second-largest diamond producer, has won its bid to host the permanent secretariat of the Kimberley Process (KP), the grouping that certifies that diamonds are not used to fund rebel groups. The KP, a coalition of governments, the diamond industry and civil society representatives, said in a statement on Monday (7 November) it […]

UAE reaffirms backing for Sudan peace efforts amid ongoing diplomatic rift

The United Arab Emirates has reiterated its commitment to supporting peace, stability, and humanitarian relief in Sudan, despite ongoing tensions with Khartoum. The Emirati Foreign Ministry underscored, in a statement released on Sunday, its “unwavering commitment” to work with international partners to foster dialogue, mobilize global support, and address Sudan’s humanitarian crisis. It emphasized solidarity […]

Libya: Russia adds weight to calls for political solution to crisis

Russian Foreign Minister Thursday told an international gathering that only a political statement would end the military crisis that has engulfed Libya early this month after eastern military commander Khalifa Haftar launched an offensive to take Tripoli. “We need to put an end to the ongoing internal conflict in Libya,” Sergei Lavrov said in his […]