Israeli economy minister Orna Barbivai

Libya: GNA hands over to Rome Italian arms smuggler

The UN-backed Government of National Accord (GNA), headquartered in Tripoli, has surrendered to Italian authorities a famous Italian arms smuggler wanted in the EU member state for facilitating violation of the UN arm embargo on the North African country. Franco Giorg was flown to Rome aboard a private jet, Libya Observer reports Tuesday. The dealer […]

G7 Summit 2023: Africa demands seat at global table as nations eye its resources

As the leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) wealthy democracies converge for a summit in Japan, winds of change are blowing for Africa, which has so far been more of a discussion topic rather than an active participant in international politics, but is now demanding its rightful place in global dialogues and decision-making processes. […]

ARFSD 2019: Africa reaffirms commitment to implementing SDGs

The ministers and officials in charge of environment and sustainable development attending the fifth Africa Regional Forum for Sustainable Development (ARFSD) held last week in Marrakesh have reaffirmed their governments’ commitment to fully implementing the sustainable development goals for the benefit of all on the continent. The ministers, who were joined by policymakers and experts, […]