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Sahel: A $400 billion plan to counter climate change

Heads of state of 17 countries in the Sahel region will hold a summit meeting next week in Niamey to approve a climate investment plan worth $400 billion. The 12-year plan will cover the 2018 to 2030 period. It is expected to involve 17 nations from the Atlantic Ocean to the Horn of Africa and […]

Mali drone dispute with Algeria referred to ICJ

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) said on Friday that Mali’s application to launch proceedings against Algeria over the downing of a Malian military drone can only move forward if Algeria consents to the court’s jurisdiction. The case stems from an incident between March 31 and April 1, when Mali accused Algeria of deliberately shooting […]

Arab-Central Asia economic cooperation forum hails role of Al-Quds Committee Presidency

The 3rd Arab Economic and Cooperation Forum with the countries of Central Asia and Azerbaijan, held on Tuesday in Doha at the level of Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Finance and Economy, highlighted the importance of the role of the Presidency of the Al-Quds Committee. In the Doha Declaration issued at the end of the Forum, […]