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U.S. Ambassador Urges Vigilance Amidst West Africa’s Democratic Decline

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U.S. Ambassador Urges Vigilance Amidst West Africa's Democratic Decline

Accra, 27 March 2024 (WAI): In a thought-provoking address, US Ambassador Virginia Palmer highlighted the precarious state of democracy in parts of West Africa. Her remarks, delivered during a forum organized by Ghanaian institutions, underscore the urgency of safeguarding democratic principles and institutions. https://twitter.com/USEmbassyGhana/status/1772687014816624840?s=20 The Context: A Troubling Trend Over the past few years, certain … Read more

President Biden proposes modest budget plan

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President Biden proposes modest budget plan

Washington, D.C. 11 March 2024 (WAI): President Joe Biden unveiled his fiscal year 2025 budget proposal today in a decisive move to reshape the nation’s economic landscape move to reshape the nation’s economic landscape; President Joe Biden unveiled his fiscal year 2025 budget proposal today. The $7.3 trillion budget reflects the administration’s commitment to addressing income … Read more

Ukraine to Receive US$880 Million Payment from IMF to Promote Economic Stability

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Washington, D.C., 22 March 2024(WAI): An important step in Ukraine’s economic recovery has been accomplished with the completion of the Third Review of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) agreement by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The evaluation gives the Ukrainian government instant access to almost US$880 million, or SDR 663.9 million, to support their budget and … Read more

UN weather agency issues climate change red alert

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Geneva, 20 March 2024 (WAI): The World Meteorological Organization(WMO) has warned against climate change sternly, anticipating that 2024 could mark yet another record-hot year. The WMO stressed the urgency of addressing global warming by highlighting a surge in greenhouse gases, land and water temperatures, and glaciers and sea ice melt-offs. In its latest State of the Global … Read more

U.S. launches Bokamoso Ba Bana project in South Africa

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Maseru, 15 March 2024 (WAI): With the start of the Bokamoso Ba Bana (3B) project, the United States government, working with the Lesotho Ministry of Education and Training, celebrated making a major investment in the future of Lesotho’s youth. The effort seeks to enhance literacy, health, and nutrition habits for approximately 43,000 Basotho inhabitants. It is … Read more

WTO MC13 ends without agreements on agriculture

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WTO MC13 ends without agreements on agriculture

Abu Dhabi, 2 March 2024 (WAI): The conclusion of the 13th ministerial summit of the World Trade Organization (WTO), held in Abu Dhabi on Saturday, marked by the temporary extension of an e-commerce moratorium and the absence of agreements on agriculture and fisheries, casts doubt on the future of global trade cooperation. The WTO, the … Read more

Pakistan-Russia Diplomatic Bond

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Pakistan-Russia Diplomatic Bond

Pakistan and Russia are two important actors on the international stage. 2023 marks 75 years since diplomatic relations between Pakistan and Russia began. Their relations have improved since the end of the Cold War. They have developed a diplomatic partnership characterized by changing dynamics and strategic cooperation. Bilateral and diplomatic ties deepen as they manage … Read more

Russia hosts “For Freedom of Nations” Forum

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Moscow, 18 February 2024 (WAI): The House of Unions in Central Moscow hosted the “For Freedom of Nations” Forum on February 15 and 16. Under the banner of ‘For Freedom of Nations,’ it was the first international inter-party forum against modern neo-colonialist practices. It was the initiative of the United Russia party. About 400 delegates … Read more

United States and Estonia partner to rebuild Ukraine

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Washington, D.C., 17 February 2024(WAI): In collaboration with the Estonian government, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has taken a significant step toward bolstering Ukraine’s resilience by signing a historic agreement. This landmark pact aims to utilize confiscated criminal assets to aid in the reconstruction of Ukraine’s electrical grid, which has been under relentless attack by Russia. … Read more

Elon Musk’s SpaceX launches first private lander on the moon

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Florida, 15 February 2024 (WAI): The successful launch of “Odysseus” by Intuitive Machines became the first lunar mission to be achieved by a privately owned company, making it the second moon mission by the US since the Apollo Missions more than fifty years ago. Intuitive Machines conferred its lander with the name of Homer’s hero … Read more

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