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The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Developments (EBID) has approved five financing operations worth more than €269.55 million and $200 million to support infrastructure, healthcare, renewable energy and private-sector development projects across West Africa. The approvals were made during the bank’s 100th

Russia is expanding the use of remote electronic voting ahead of the country’s September 2026 parliamentary elections, giving millions of eligible voters the option to cast their ballots online. The Central Election Commission has approved remote electronic voting for the State Duma

North Korea has accused the United States of fuelling a new nuclear arms race, claiming Washington’s nuclear strategy is increasing global security risks and pushing the world closer to the possibility of nuclear conflict. In a statement carried by North Korean state

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is facing difficulties finding a suitable candidate to serve as Kyiv’s next ambassador to the United States, with several potential candidates reportedly reluctant to take up the politically sensitive post. According to Politico, Zelensky is looking for a

The International Criminal Court (ICC) is facing growing pressure after five countries moved to withdraw from the institution, raising concerns over the future of the global justice system. Chad and Venezuela are the latest countries to announce plans to leave the ICC,