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The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Professor Dr. Amon Murwira, says the China-Africa partnership is entering a new era of strategic cooperation rooted in mutual development. Speaking at the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in Changsha, China, Dr. Murwira praised the leadership of President Xi Jinping, noting that China’s removal of tariffs on […]
The African Union (AU) and United Nations (UN) have called for urgent action to combat accelerating desertification and land degradation across Africa, warning that inaction could lead to ecological collapse and worsen climate-related disasters. The call was made during the AU Great Green Wall Initiative Experts’ and Partners’ Engagement Meeting held Tuesday in Addis Ababa, […]
The Executive Director of the International Trade Centre (ITC), Pamela Coke-Hamilton, has issued a warning at the United Nations in Geneva, highlighting the impact of escalating tariffs on the global economy, particularly for developing nations. Coke-Hamilton warned that if nations continue to impose tariffs on each other, the world’s economy could shrink by 0,7% by […]
The participation of African women in leadership is essential for achieving lasting peace, protecting human rights, and driving sustainable development across the continent, according to the United Nations (UN) Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed. Speaking at the African Union (AU) Mission, Mohammed highlighted the critical role women play in fostering stability and progress, stressing that their […]
The 32nd Session of the United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) has officially opened as part of the ongoing 58th Session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva. The session will review reports from State parties on their implementation of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities […]
The world yesterday marked World Wildlife Day, a global event aimed at raising awareness on the conservation of the planet’s flora and fauna. According to the United Nations, this year’s commemoration highlights the importance of innovative financing in wildlife conservation to secure a sustainable future for both people and the environment. The World Meteorological Organization […]
The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) 58th Session has officially opened in Geneva, Switzerland, focusing on a wide range of human rights issues. Key topics include the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, the question of the death penalty, and the rights of persons with disabilities. Officially opening the session, […]
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has issued a strong call for justice and greater representation for Africa, citing the continent’s long history of colonization, apartheid, and the transatlantic slave trade. Speaking at the recent African Union (AU) summit, Guterres stressed that the effects of these historical injustices continue to impact Africans and people of African […]
Zimbabwe has called on the United Nations to intensify efforts in promoting gender equality and ensuring the safety of peacekeepers during the UN General Debate of the Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations (C-34). Addressing the committee, Defence Attaché Group Captain Tirivavi Mawire stressed the need for full and equal participation of women in peacekeeping missions. […]
Zimbabwe is showcasing its tourism potential at the Feria Internacional de Turismo (FITUR) 2025, running from January 22 to 26 in Madrid, Spain. The country’s participation, spearheaded by the Minister of Tourism and Hospitality Industry, Barbara Rwodzi, aims to position Zimbabwe as a top destination in the Spanish-speaking and European markets. The Zimbabwean delegation includes […]
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