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WHO declares loneliness as a pressing global health threat

WHO launches commission on social connection to address loneliness as global health threat. Led by U.S. Surgeon General and African Union youth envoy, commission of 11 advocates and ministers aims to promote social connection, analyze role in improving health, and outline solutions to build social connections. Loneliness has mortality effect…

The Hindu

'As bad as 15 cigarettes a day': WHO declares loneliness a global health concern

The effects of loneliness can be greater than obesity and smoking

Evening Standard

Visa-free travel for Africans: why Kenya and Rwanda have taken a step in the right direction

President William Ruto of Kenya recently announced that Kenya’s borders would be open to visitors from the entirety of Africa, with no visas required, by the end of 2023. He said

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United Nations suspends pullout of African Union troops from Somalia as battles with militants rage

The United Nations Security Council has suspended for three months the pullout of African Union troop from Somalia, where fighting rages with al-Qaida's affiliate in East Africa

The Independent UK

Africa and Europe to join forces on sustainable space programmes

Cooperation between the European Union and African Union in space exploration was the hot topic at a three-day event that took place in Dakar this week, as Africa’s growing space sector is becoming increasingly important for the sustainable economic development of the continent.

Radio France Internationale

African Union Chair Urges Two-State Solution Amid Israeli-Palestinian Hostilities

Moussa Faki Mahamat expresses concern over escalation, calls for end to military actions

Zenger

At UN, African leaders say enough is enough: They must be partnered with, not sidelined

At the U.N. General Assembly meeting in New York, African leaders are relaying a unanimous message, that their continent of more than 1.3 billion people is done being a “victim” of a post-world war order and must be recognized and partnered with as a global power in itself

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African Union says its 2nd phase of troop withdrawal from Somalia has begun

The second phase of the African Union troop withdrawal from Somalia has begun, under a timeline for the handover of security to the country’s authorities

The Independent UK

Union Cabinet, BJP pass resolutions lauding PM’s leadership of ‘people centric G20 Summit’

The Union Cabinet and the BJP pass resolutions lauding PM Modi's leadership of G-20 Summit in India. Outcomes termed "transformational" in reshaping global order, realising SDGs, reforming financial institutions and establishing digital public infrastructure.

The Hindu

Inequality, UNSC reforms at centre of Brazil G20: President Lula

Brazil fought for the alliance and has competence in it. Brazil will prioritize inequality, reform multilateral institutions, convert African debt into public works and make G20 more democratic.

The Hindu

G20: In Global South coverage, ‘seat for Latin America, Brazil anti-hunger alliance, Putin arrest’

The press in G20’s several Global South participants – including China, Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, South Africa and Indonesia – largely gave a miss to G20 coverage on the front pages of their Sunday editions.

Newslaundry

AU peacekeepers are leaving Somalia: what needs to happen to keep the peace

The phased withdrawal of the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (Atmis) began earlier this year and is scheduled to end in December 2024.

The Conversation

Delhi G20 summit ends with mixed success

The G20 summit in New Delhi managed to defy expectations and reach consensus on a joint declaration by world leaders, but not without compromises over the Ukraine conflict and action on climate change.

Radio France Internationale

G20: Did security trump development in Hindi press coverage?

The Group of 20 has become G21, with the inclusion of the African Union as a permanent member. Be it the diplomatic success on a joint communique, the plan to make an India-Middle East-Europe corridor, or even the announcement about a bio-fuels pact, there have been many big wins from…

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The Hindu

G-20 Summit clinches New Delhi Declaration

2023 G-20 Declaration text marks climbdown by G-7 and EU, doesn’t contain direct criticism of Russia for Ukraine war; G-20 accepts membership of African Union; consensus had come about due to stand taken by Indonesia, India, Brazil and South Africa

Radio France Internationale

The African Union joins the G20 in victory for the Global South

The African Union joined the Group of 20 leading economies at its summit on Saturday, giving the continent broader representation in the often-divided bloc as host Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeks to portray his country as a voice for the Global South.

The Independent UK

G20 to become G21 as world leaders agree to grant African Union permanent membership

India’s Narendra Modi welcomes AU as a ‘permanent member of the G20 family’

Dynamite News

African Union joins G20 as permanent member; PM Modi says it will strengthen 'voice of Global South'

All member countries of the G20 accepted PM Narendra Modi's proposal to bring the key bloc of the Global South to the high table of the world's top economies. Read further on Dynamite News:

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G20 admits African Union as permanent member

The group of the world’s 20 leading economies is welcoming the African Union as a permanent member, a powerful acknowledgement of Africa as its more than 50 countries seek a more important role on the global stage.

The Hindu

Morning Digest | PM Modi, President Biden welcome progress in defence ties; Ukraine war unlikely to end in immediate future: UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, and more

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We have a lot to bring to G-20 table, says African Union chief Azali Assoumani

African Union Chairperson Assoumani confident of G-20 membership; urges members to invest in African industrialisation. Assoumani calls for world to help Africa with drought, conflicts, immigration crisis and Ukraine war. India can help Africa with capacity building and food supplies. AU to talk to Indian authorities to resolve rice export…

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Morning Digest | African Union to join G-20 as Sherpas reach a deal; Delhi may turn venue for dialogue on reviving the Black Sea Grain Initiative, and more

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The Times of India

G20 agrees to give African Union membership on par With EU

NEW DELHI: Group of 20 nations agreed to grant the African Union permanent membership status, according to people familiar with the matter, who said that leaders are expected to announce the decision during a summit in India this weekend.

Al Jazeera

What’s next for security in Somalia after the AU mission ends?

The Somali government believes its army will be ready for the 2024 withdrawal of AU forces, but others aren’t so sure.

France 24

African Union and ECOWAS at odds over intervention in Niger on eve of summit

A day ahead of a meeting of West African military chiefs to hammer out what a military intervention in Niger might look like, the African Union and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) appeared at odds over whether military action should be on the table. Follow our live…

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