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Kenya Calls for Deeper Cooperation with EU as Nairobi Hosts Regional Ambassadors Seminar

Kenya Calls for Deeper Cooperation with EU as Nairobi Hosts Regional Ambassadors Seminar

Kenya has advocated for a renewed and action-oriented partnership between Africa and Europe, emphasizing mutual respect, equitable cooperation, and tangible outcomes for citizens. This call was made as Nairobi hosted the Regional Seminar of Heads of European Union (EU) Delegations to African countries on November 10, 2026. Principal Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Dr. A. Korir Sing’oei, welcomed over 40 EU Ambassadors, highlighting Nairobi's strategic importance as a diplomatic and multilateral hub. The seminar coincides with the 50th anniversary of diplomatic partnership between Kenya and the EU, which began with the establishment of the European Community Delegation in Nairobi in 1976. Dr. Sing’oei noted the EU remains Kenya's largest export market, with trade growing by approximately 20% since the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) took effect in July 2024. Recent milestones include a ten-year strategy for EPA implementation, Kenya's first Digital Dialogue with the EU in March 2026, and Nairobi's desig...

Moscow's ambassador to the US dies at age 66, the Russian Foreign Ministry says

Moscow's ambassador to the US dies at age 66, the Russian Foreign Ministry says

The Russian Foreign ministry says its ambassador to the United States, Alexander Darchiev, has died at the age of 66

Kenya to Establish New Diplomatic Missions in Azerbaijan and Congo, Relocates Others

Kenya to Establish New Diplomatic Missions in Azerbaijan and Congo, Relocates Others

Kenya's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced plans to open new diplomatic missions in Baku, Azerbaijan, and Brazzaville, Congo. This move is part of a broader restructuring effort aimed at aligning Kenya's global diplomatic presence with its evolving national priorities. Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’Oei stated that these changes are intended to bolster Kenya's footprint in Central Europe and Central Africa. Additionally, Kenya has already relocated its mission in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, to Mexico City, and its embassy in Havana, Cuba, to Kingston, Jamaica. The planned closure of the Bern Embassy will not affect diplomatic relations with Switzerland, as the Kenyan High Commission in London will handle bilateral relations, and the Permanent Mission in Geneva will continue to provide consular services and represent Kenya at the United Nations.

G7 talks in Paris to focus on unresolved global crises with questions over US approach

G7 talks in Paris to focus on unresolved global crises with questions over US approach

Foreign ministers from the Group of Seven industrialized democracies have begun two days of talks in Paris as they struggle with multiple unresolved world crises amid questions how U.S. President Donald Trump will approach foreign policy after his Republican Party’s big losses in last week’s congressional elections

China and Canada Conclude Second Strategic Economic and Financial Dialogue in Vancouver

China and Canada Conclude Second Strategic Economic and Financial Dialogue in Vancouver

The second China-Canada Strategic Economic and Financial Dialogue concluded in Vancouver on November 9, 2026. Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng co-chaired the dialogue with Canadian Minister of Finance Francois-Philippe Champagne and Minister of International Trade Maninder Sidhu. The discussions aimed to implement the consensus reached by the leaders of both countries and deepen cooperation in areas such as economy, trade, finance, and investment. Vice Premier He Lifeng emphasized China's willingness to work with Canada based on principles of mutual respect, equality, mutual benefit, and seeking common ground while reserving differences. Both Canadian ministers expressed their country's commitment to strengthening policy communication and coordination and expanding practical cooperation in economic and financial sectors. A business roundtable with industry leaders from both nations was also held to explore opportunities for expanding bilateral trade and investment.

G7 allies to assess impact of Trump's midterm setback at Paris talks

G7 allies to assess impact of Trump's midterm setback at Paris talks

By John Irish PARIS, Nov 9 (Reuters) - A G7 foreign ministers gathering in Paris on Monday will provide the first opportunity for Washington's allies to gauge whether a US midterm defeat for President Donald Trump alters the administration's approach to Ukraine, the Middle East and ties with its

G7 talks in Paris try to tackle global crises with uncertainty high over the US approach

G7 talks in Paris try to tackle global crises with uncertainty high over the US approach

Foreign ministers from the Group of Seven industrialized democracies have begun two days of talks in Paris with clear differences on multiple unresolved global crises

G7 talks in Paris try to tackle unresolved global crises with uncertainty high over the US approach

G7 talks in Paris try to tackle unresolved global crises with uncertainty high over the US approach

Foreign ministers from the Group of Seven industrialized democracies have begun two days of talks in Paris with clear differences on multiple unresolved global crises

G7 talks in Paris tackle unresolved global crises with questions over US approach

G7 talks in Paris tackle unresolved global crises with questions over US approach

Foreign ministers from the Group of Seven industrialized democracies have opened two days of talks in Paris as they struggle with multiple unresolved world crises amid questions about how U.S. President Donald Trump will approach foreign policy after his Republican Party’s big losses in last week’s congressional elections

UNRWA Seeks Director for Washington D.C. Office to Enhance U.S. Engagement

UNRWA Seeks Director for Washington D.C. Office to Enhance U.S. Engagement

The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) is actively seeking a Director for its Representative Office in Washington, D.C. This D-1 level position, a Professional and Director staff contract, is crucial for leading UNRWA's strategic engagement with the U.S. government, including Congress, the State Department, and the National Security Council. The Director will also manage relationships with Canadian governmental and non-governmental entities. Key responsibilities include promoting understanding of UNRWA's role, operations, and the situation of Palestine refugees, as well as advising the Commissioner-General on political and policy developments in the U.S. and Canada that impact the agency's mandate, funding, and reputation. The role requires at least fifteen years of experience in political or administrative affairs, with a minimum of five years in a leadership capacity and five years in governmental affairs and outreach in Washington, D.C.

U.S. Treasury Sanctions Eight Canadian Firms for Facilitating Iran's Sanctions Evasion

U.S. Treasury Sanctions Eight Canadian Firms for Facilitating Iran's Sanctions Evasion

The U.S. Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on eight Canadian money services businesses, accusing them of facilitating financial transactions that help Iran's regime and sanctioned Iranian entities evade American sanctions. These firms, operating in Ontario and British Columbia, allegedly provided channels for transferring funds between Iran and Canada, converting Iranian rials and other currencies into digital assets, and moving money across international borders. The Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) identified these businesses as Million Exchange, Amin Exchange, NIA Nations Currency, Farah Exchange, CCC Inc, Cryptoyal, Darvish Exchange, and Top PC Technician Inc. Many of these companies reportedly conducted transactions with cryptocurrency exchanges previously sanctioned by Washington or with digital asset addresses linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and other terrorism-related networks. The sanctions are part of 'Operation Economic Outcast,' a U.S....

Nairobi Hosts Tenth Wildlife Inter-Regional Enforcement Forum to Combat Illegal Wildlife Trade

Nairobi Hosts Tenth Wildlife Inter-Regional Enforcement Forum to Combat Illegal Wildlife Trade

Nairobi, Kenya, recently hosted the tenth Wildlife Inter-Regional Enforcement (WIRE) Forum from November 3 to 6, 2026. This significant event was organized by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in collaboration with Kenya’s Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP). The forum convened over 150 participants from 42 countries, including law enforcement and criminal justice practitioners, wildlife and environmental authorities, policymakers, and international partners. The primary objective was to enhance international cooperation in combating illegal wildlife trade, which often spans multiple countries and requires coordinated efforts. Discussions focused on sharing information regarding wildlife trafficking trends, ongoing investigations, and enforcement operations. The forum also facilitated bilateral and multilateral meetings to establish contact points between national authorities and identify opportunities for joint operations, including the repatriation of seized endangered...