By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on L’Infodrome
States meeting in Armenia adopted texts aimed at accelerating the implementation of international biodiversity commitments. However, French Minister for Ecological Transition Monique Barbut considers the results insufficient given the challenges, Linfodrome reports.
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Nearly 200 countries adopt two biodiversity texts at COP17, whose outcomes are deemed insufficient by France’s minister.
31 OctCOP17: nearly 200 states adopt two biodiversity texts28 OctAt COP17, Guinea calls for fair biodiversity fundingCOP17 on biodiversity ended with the adoption of two compromise texts by nearly 200 states, including a global review of the 2022 Kunming-Montreal Agreement. This framework sets 23 targets to be met by 2030, but most are behind schedule, according to AFP.
🌍 World · Source: Kassataya ·
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky believes delivery of the Patriot missiles sold by the United States may not take place for several years. The Trump administration approved the sale, worth more than $2 billion, on Friday, but it still needs to be approved by the US Congress, Le Monde reports.
🇺🇦 Ukraine · Source: Le Monde ·
Donald Trump said appointing rapper Nicki Minaj as White House press secretary could be a good idea, after the suggestion was made publicly. No official appointment has been announced, and Trump also named presenter Benny Johnson as a possible candidate, reports Tuko.
🇺🇸 United States · Source: Tuko ·
Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak says Benjamin Netanyahu suffered a major electoral defeat, despite the absence of a clear majority. He calls on Gadi Eisenkot to ally with Arab parties and accuses his rival of considering a strike against Iran to remain in power, in an interview with France 24.
🇮🇱 Israel · Source: France 24 ·
307 migrants who left The Gambia rescued near El HierroTwo boats that set off from The Gambia carrying 307 migrants were rescued on Saturday evening 12 nautical miles from the island of El Hierro in the Canaries. The passengers, including women and minors, were taken to the port of La Restinga and assisted, with no hospitalisation required, according to Seneweb.The week in Africa
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