African leaders address UNGA: focus on sustainable goals, action to tackle inequality and disasters

Among about 150 heads of state and government from around the world, dozens of African leaders have delivered speeches at the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, addressing global and continental issues ranging from sustainable development to reparations for slavery to pledges to hold free and credible elections. The […]

Turkey-EU: Breakthrough Made on Migration Issue

The emergency meeting between Turkey and EU leaders over the migration and refugee crisis, in particular as regards the Western Balkans route, made progress in the implementation of the Joint Action Plan. Turkey confirmed its commitment in implementing the bilateral Greek-Turkish readmission agreement to accept the rapid return of all migrants not in need of […]

Washington not ready to remove Sudan from sponsors of terrorism list

Despite the recent efforts to restore democratic process in Sudan, the United States said it still needs to resolve long-standing issues with Sudan before it can consider removing the East African nation from its list of states sponsors of terrorism.   “There’s a number of things we’re (United States) looking forward to engaging with a […]