Politics & Policy
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Interview: Why Climate Justice is Tied to Identity, Maiya Morancie Speaks Out
When the Young Diplomatic Forum held its 21st edition in Washington D.C. last July, the gathering brought together emerging voices...
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Zambia Beyond Copper: Ambassador Kanyama Explains the Country’s New Economic Direction
His Excellency Dr. Chibamba Favour Kanyama serves as the 18th Ambassador of the Republic of Zambia to the United States...
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Barbados Marks 59 Years of Independence on National Day Today
Barbados observes its National Day on this day, and the date carries meaning for many who follow the island’s political...
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Montenegro Once Again Reaffirms Its Unwavering Commitment To The US As A Trusted Partner, Says President Jakov Milatović
Washington D.C. —President of Montenegro Jakov Milatović delivered the keynote address in Washington, D.C., during a formal event held on...
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Starvation Cannot Be a Weapon of War, Says Sierra Leone President
As Sierra Leone assumed the Presidency of the United Nations Security Council this week for the second time in its...
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Zohran Mamdani’s Historic Win: At 34, the DSA Firebrand Becomes New York City’s Youngest Mayor in Generations
In a seismic shift for the nation's most populous city, 34-year-old Zohran Mamdani declared victory late Tuesday in the New...
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Inside Costa Rica’s Diplomacy: Ambassador Lydia Peralta Cordero on Professionalization, Women, and Youth Leadership.
From its historic decision to abolish its military to its environmental leadership, Costa Rica has built a global reputation rooted...
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Alassane Ouattara Wins Landslide 4th Term as Ivory Coast’s President
Ivory Coast’s Independent Electoral Commission (CIE) announced provisional results on Monday evening declaring incumbent President Alassane Ouattara the winner of...
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Cameroon Elections: 92 Years Old Paul Biya Re-elected For An 8th Term
Cameroon’s Constitutional Council announced on Monday that incumbent President Paul Biya has secured victory in the October 12 presidential election,...
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Madagascar President Appoints Civilian PM Post-Military Takeover
Madagascar’s newly sworn-in President, Colonel Michael Randrianirina, appointed Herintsalama Rajaonarivelo as the country’s civilian prime minister on Monday, following a...
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