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African nations, led by the AU, demand increased climate finance and assert their role as solutions providers at COP30 in Brazil. The Addis Ababa Declaration emphasizes renewable energy, mineral transparency, and climate justice, amid ongoing debates over funding and development priorities. The summit highlights Africa's resilience despite limited emissions.
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Harare reports 501 cases of hand, foot, and mouth disease, while cholera cases surpass 300,000 across Africa. Ethiopia and Rwanda investigate Marburg virus, with ongoing support from WHO and Africa CDC. No deaths reported yet, but health authorities remain vigilant.
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Leaders from the EU, US, and Africa gathered at a summit in Angola to discuss trade, security, and infrastructure. Key topics included mineral processing, regional stability, and strengthening multilateral cooperation amid ongoing geopolitical tensions. The summit aims to reshape Africa's role in global supply chains.
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As of December 6, 2025, Belgium opposes the EU's plan to use €90 billion of frozen Russian assets held mainly in Brussels to fund Ukraine's 2026-27 budget via a 'reparations loan.' Belgium fears legal and financial risks, demanding risk-sharing guarantees from other EU states. The EU Commission, led by Ursula von der Leyen, insists the plan is vital for Ukraine's defense and peace leverage, while Russia condemns it as theft.