Tag: #UNGA81
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AFRICA’S EXCLUSION FROM UN SECURITY COUNCIL UNDERMINES FAIRNESS — SHETTIMA
Vice President Kashim Shettima has said Africa’s continued exclusion from permanent membership of the United Nations Security Council undermines the fairness and legitimacy of the global governance system. Shettima stated this during a meeting with UN Deputy Secretary-General, Amina Mohammed, on the sidelines of the 81st UN General Assembly in New York. He reaffirmed Nigeria’s…
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DRC WARNS AGAINST ‘BLOOD-STAINED MINERALS’ IN ENERGY TRANSITION
Democratic Republic of Congo Prime Minister Judith Suminwa has warned against the growing global demand for critical minerals being linked to conflict and insecurity. Speaking at the 81st UN General Assembly in New York, Suminwa said the world could not achieve a just, decarbonised economy through what she described as “blood-stained minerals.” She also called…
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SANWO-OLU SEEKS AFFORDABLE CLIMATE FINANCE FOR STATES
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has called for affordable, long-term financing to enable subnational governments in developing countries to implement climate solutions and build resilience. Sanwo-Olu made the call on Wednesday, September 23, at the UN High-level Meeting on Climate Action and the Just Transition during the 81st Session of the UN General Assembly in…
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TRUMP CLAIMS U.S. NOW HAS ITS MOST SECURE BORDER IN HISTORY AT UNGA81
U.S. President Donald Trump has used his address to the 81st UN General Assembly in New York to highlight what he described as major improvements in border security, public safety and the American economy. Trump said the U.S. now has its most secure border in history, claiming that no undocumented migrants had been admitted into…
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UNGA81: TINUBU CALLS FOR AFRICAN ALLIANCE TO END RAW MINERAL EXPLOITATION
President Bola Tinubu has called for stronger continental cooperation to end the exploitation of Africa’s critical mineral resources and ensure the continent benefits more from its mineral wealth. Represented by Vice-President Kashim Shettima, Tinubu made the call at the third Africa Minerals Strategy Group (AMSG) High-Level Roundtable on Critical Minerals Development in Africa, held on…