Trade growth likely to pick up in 2024 in spite of challenging environment
Stories & Blogs WTO (News )The latest edition of the WTO’s “Global Trade Outlook and Statistics” foresees a gradual recovery in world merchandise trade volume in 2024 and 2025. This follows a contraction in 2023 driven by the lingering effects of high energy prices and inflation in
South Africa formally accepts Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies
Stories & Blogs WTO (News )Ebrahim Patel, Minister of Trade and Industry, presented South Africa’s instrument of acceptance to Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala at the closing session of the WTO 13th Ministerial Conference (MC13)
Pan-African Parliament President calls for peace and unity
Stories & Blogs Africa Renewal (Story )“We want the Pan-African Parliament to be a parliament of the people” Fortune Charumbira, President of the Pan-African Parliament
Challenges to democracy compound instability in West Africa: Top envoy
Stories & Blogs Africa Renewal (Story )West Africa has seen shifting political sands throw up contrasting challenges over the past six months, revealing a stark contrast in the region’s journey towards democracy, the UN envoy for the region said on Thursday.
The United Nations Is not leaving the Sudan
Stories & Blogs Africa Renewal (Story )The United Nations Secretary-General’s call for dialogue, respect for human rights, the rule of law, and an inclusive political process that reflects the aspirations of the Sudanese people.
