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- 1Shettima urges permanent African seat on UN Security Council●Shettima calls for permanent African representation on the UN Security Council — Premium Times Nigeria
Nigerian Vice President Kashim Shettima has called for permanent African representation on the United Nations Security Council, arguing the continent deserves a standing voice in global security decisions. The demand echoes the long-running Ezulwini consensus, backed by the African Union, which seeks at least two permanent seats for Africa. The appeal comes amid ongoing debate over reforming the council, whose permanent membership has remained unchanged since 1945.
- 2Barrick Mining reaches deal with Mali gold unions, averting strike●Barrick Mining reaches deal with Mali gold unions, averting strike, Bloomberg reports
Barrick Mining has reached an agreement with gold mine unions in Mali, averting a planned strike, according to a Bloomberg report. The deal resolves a labor dispute at the company's operations in the West African country, where Barrick has faced ongoing tensions with the ruling junta over taxes and operations at its Loulo-Gounkoto complex.
- 3Calls grow for UN action on crimes against humanity●RE: https:// mastodon.social/@villebooks/11 7341821385190335 # UN # UNGA # EU # AfricanUnion # CrimesAgainstHumanity # g
A widely shared message on Mastodon tags the United Nations, the UN General Assembly, the European Union and the African Union alongside references to the Genocide Convention, the Geneva Conventions and the Rome Statute, framing a demand for accountability over alleged crimes against humanity. The post focuses on impunity, human rights and the protection of children, but names no specific country or conflict, so the precise event driving the discussion remains unclear.