"We have begun discussions with 80 countries participating in the mining sector. ... An international platform has been established in Riyadh to support the development of the mining sector in the region, ensuring investment flow and aiding African and Central Asian countries in bringing more minerals to the market," he...
Saudi-African Summit calls for peace in Middle East
The Summit held in Riyadh emphasizes resolving the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, urging international pressure on Israel for peace and addressing Gaza's humanitarian crisis.
Russia’s BSGI exit causes global food price hike: Blinken
Washington, United States - Russia's withdrawal from the Black Sea Grain Initiative (BSGI) has led to a surge in global food prices by 10-15 percent, impacting everyone, including African nations, said US Secretary of State Antony Blinken during an interview with Al Jazeera. The initiative was primarily established due to...Expo bid validates Saudi Arabia’s diplomatic skills
While challenges remain in Saudi Arabia's bid for the Expo 2030 despite increasing global support, the Kingdom seems determined to continue its journey of transformation, with or without the Expo, marking a new era for Saudi Arabia on the international stage, the India-based journalist adds.
Chinese jab added hurdle for some African visitors to EU
Travelers to Europe must be inoculated with the AstraZeneca, Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna vaccines The Chinese vaccines Sinovac and Sinopharm have been the most widely used on the African continent Europe is gradually re-opening to vaccinated travelers as coronavirus restrictions ease, but in some African nations such...
