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DW Akademie Seeks Regional Research Proposals for Media Development Report

DW Akademie Seeks Regional Research Proposals for Media Development Report

DW Akademie has issued a call for proposals for regional research to contribute to its ongoing 'State of Media Development' research series. The organization is seeking qualified individuals or teams to conduct research focusing on Asia, Africa, Latin America, the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), and Eastern Europe. This initiative aims to identify challenges and promising approaches for media development organizations as they adapt to the evolving media and information landscape. The project is financially supported by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). The research will involve conducting and transcribing key informant interviews, providing interview analysis, developing case studies, offering survey support, and disseminating findings. Interested parties are requested to submit proposals for only one of the specified regions.
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President Ruto to Attend UN General Assembly, Launch Diaspora Engagement Platform in U.S.

President Ruto to Attend UN General Assembly, Launch Diaspora Engagement Platform in U.S.

President William Ruto is scheduled to travel to the United States later this week to participate in the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). During his visit, President Ruto plans to advocate for the appointment of several Kenyan nationals to specific United Nations positions. Additionally, he will launch the Kenya Diaspora Impact Platform (KDIP) in New York on September 20. This platform aims to enhance engagement with the Kenyan diaspora and encourage investment in Kenya. The engagement with Kenyans in the U.S. will take place at 30 Hudson Yards and is expected to cover government priorities, diaspora concerns, and collaboration opportunities. This visit follows a multi-city tour by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, who also engaged with Kenyans in the U.S. regarding the 2027 presidential election and launched satellite diaspora offices.
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Exclusive-US gives UN more time to end support for Somalia peacekeepers

Exclusive-US gives UN more time to end support for Somalia peacekeepers

By Faisal Ali and Ammu Kannampilly MOGADISHU/NAIROBI, Sept 18 (Reuters) - The United States has agreed to give the UN another year to wind down its support for African peacekeepers in Somalia, a document showed - a move that gives some breathing space to a force that was fearing quicker cuts, but
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Bolivia approves $1.9 billion IMF deal, eliminates diesel subsidies

Bolivia approves $1.9 billion IMF deal, eliminates diesel subsidies

Bolivia’s conservative government has won congressional backing for an international loan and moved to end diesel subsidies, risking political backlash
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UN allows Palestinian president to again speak via video after US denies visa

UN allows Palestinian president to again speak via video after US denies visa

UNITED NATIONS, Sept 17 (Reuters) - The United Nations General Assembly voted on Thursday to allow Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to address the annual gathering of world leaders next week via video - for the second year in a row - after the United States again denied him a visa to travel to
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Trump has a deal to build US military presence in Greenland while leaving island in Denmark's hands

Trump has a deal to build US military presence in Greenland while leaving island in Denmark's hands

President Donald Trump says he has a deal with Denmark to bolster the U.S. military presence in Greenland
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Carney welcomes a proposal for Canada to become the European Union’s first associate member

Carney welcomes a proposal for Canada to become the European Union’s first associate member

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday welcomed a proposal for Canada to become the European Union’s first associate member, but said he did not mean for a closer alliance to create a new bloc that would rival the world’s great powers
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Canada and EU should ally to protect democracies, Carney says, after 'associate member' proposal angers Trump

Canada and EU should ally to protect democracies, Carney says, after 'associate member' proposal angers Trump

By Ingrid Melander, Charlotte Van Campenhout and Yves Herman STRASBOURG, Sept 17 (Reuters) - Canada and Europe should ally to protect their markets, democracies and rule of law in a world dominated by the United States and China, Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Thursday, after an EU proposal to
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Taliban Seeks Kyrgyzstan's Support for UN Security Council Positions

Taliban Seeks Kyrgyzstan's Support for UN Security Council Positions

Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi has requested Kyrgyzstan's support for Taliban positions at the United Nations Security Council. This request was made during a phone call with Kyrgyz Foreign Minister Jeenbek Kulubaev. Kyrgyzstan was elected in June as a non-permanent member of the Security Council for the 2027-2028 term. Muttaqi described Kyrgyzstan's election as a 'significant achievement' and emphasized the importance of 'mutual cooperation and support' between Afghanistan and Kyrgyzstan within the Security Council framework. The two ministers also discussed high-level exchanges, political consultations, and efforts to strengthen bilateral relations, including expanding political ties and economic cooperation through trade, investment, and joint projects. Kyrgyzstan does not formally recognize the Taliban administration but removed the Taliban from its list of terrorist organizations in 2024 and maintains political and economic contacts.
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UN Secretary-General Guterres Calls for Security Council Reform Amid Geopolitical Divides

UN Secretary-General Guterres Calls for Security Council Reform Amid Geopolitical Divides

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has issued a stark warning regarding the paralysis of the UN Security Council, attributing it to significant geopolitical divisions among major powers. Guterres emphasized that these divisions hinder the Council's ability to act on global crises and address violations of international law. He specifically highlighted that some powers violating international law are also members of the Security Council, contributing to its ineffectiveness. Consequently, Guterres asserted that a reform of the Security Council is an "absolute priority." He argued that the current distribution of power within the Council no longer reflects contemporary global realities, necessitating a redistribution of influence to ensure its relevance and efficacy in maintaining international peace and security. Guterres also touched upon the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, stressing the urgent need for a ceasefire and conditions for a just peace, and the devastating consequences for the global ...
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IMF Renews Chile's Flexible Credit Line for Two Years at Reduced Amount

IMF Renews Chile's Flexible Credit Line for Two Years at Reduced Amount

IMF Renews Chile's Flexible Credit Line for Two Years at Reduced Amount