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In a comprehensive address to the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, President Taye Atske-Selassie of Ethiopia underscored Africa’s development achievements, called for urgent global action to tackle the continent’s debt crisis, and highlighted the transformative impact of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on energy access and regional cooperation.… Read more: President Taye champions Africa’s dev’t and regional transformation with GERD at UNGA 80
At the United Nations General Assembly this week, one country after another rose to declare its recognition of a Palestinian state. Britain, Canada, Australia, France and Malta joined the growing chorus, bringing the total number of UN member states extending recognition to 157 – more than 80% of the world’s countries. Clinging to alliances For… Read more: Two African countries refuse to recognise Palestine. Here’s why
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres stressed the need for countries to adopt climate-smart food policies and enhance private sector participation to reduce reliance on food imports. The second UN Food Systems Summit is taking place in Ethiopia’s capital Addis Ababa in the presence of several heads of state and government including Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, Italian… Read more: UN Chief Stresses Need for Countries to Adopt Climate-smart Food Policies to Reduce Reliance on Food Imports