Category: International Relations
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First-Ever African Parliament -EU Parliament Joint Gathering in Johannesburg to Forge United Legislative Front
By Tendai Keith Guvamombe (MIDRAND-SA) The President of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP), Chief Fortune Charumbira, opened a historic two-day gathering with the European Parliament (EP) in Johannesburg, South Africa, marking the first-ever joint session between the two continental legislative bodies.
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The Cement Bridge: How Dangote’s Zimbabwe Deal Turbocharges the Continental Free Trade Dream
The scheduled US$1 billion investment by Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote into a vertically integrated industrial complex in Zimbabwe is far more than simple foreign direct investment.
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SHIELDING AFRICA’S MINERALS: Experts Insist PAP Must Gain Oversight amid Global Gateway
Tendai Keith Guvamombe MIDRAND, SOUTH AFRICA – A major debate at the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) this Friday saw policy experts issue a stark warning: Africa
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WAKE-UP CALL: Zimbabwean Senator Mike Nyambuya Warns Africa Must Fight Harder for Rights Against ‘Insincere’ Global Allies.
MIDRAND, SOUTH AFRICA – The partnership between Africa and the European Union (EU) was subjected to a fiery critique this week, as Senator Mike Nyambuya of Zimbabwe, a Deputy President for his nation’s Senate, called the 25-year relationship “paradoxical.”
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EU Pledges Support to African Integration: Ambassador Pérez Hails Pan-African Parliament as Key to Future Partnerships
MIDRAND, SOUTH AFRICA – The European Union (EU) has reaffirmed its commitment to a robust partnership with the African Union (AU), emphasizing solidarity and support for Africa’s integration and development goals.
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Diplomatic Charity Bazaar 2025: A Celebration of Diversity in Culture, and Unity Charity in Harare
The Diplomatic Spouses Association in Zimbabwe (DSA) would like to remind you about the third edition of the Diplomatic Charity Bazaar 2025, an international event that brings together the diplomatic community, local Zimbabwean citizens and businesses, as well as visitor around in a celebration of culture, diversity, and goodwill.
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200 000 Africans deported in the First 7 Months of Trump Administration
The second term of the Trump administration has seen a significant escalation in U.S. immigration enforcement, with Africans increasingly becoming a key demographic in deportation statistics.
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Ramaphosa’s Mic Muted At UNGA After Blasting Israel’s Actions in Gaza
At the UN General Assembly, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa’s impassioned condemnation of Israel’s military actions in Gaza was abruptly interrupted, leading to widespread speculation about the cause of the technical “glitch” that muted his microphone.
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PAP President Chief Charumbira echoes on Africa’s Digital Future at UN General Assembly in USA
NEW YORK – The Pan-African Parliament (PAP) is spearheading a continental push for stronger digital governance. During the Forward Africa Leaders Symposium, held on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly’s 80th session (UNGA80), PAP President H.E. Chief Fortune Charumbira stressed the vital role of parliamentarians in shaping Africa’s digital future.
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Gaza Crisis Escalates Amidst Intensified Military Operations and Diplomatic Tensions
By Tendai Guvamombe The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, which began with a massive Hamas attack on October 7, 2023, continues to be a
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