Category: African Union

Russia isolated at UN summit after surprise bid to derail pact

by The Guardian | Sep 22, 2024 | African Union, António Guterres, Mexico, New York, Russia, The Guardian, United Nations | 0 |

Country’s attempt to defer adoption of ambitious ‘pact for the future’ to reform institution rejected 143 votes to sevenRussia was left badly isolated at a high-profile UN summit in New York when it made a surprise move to...

UN to vote on new tax convention proposed by African states

by The Guardian | Nov 23, 2022 | Africa, African Union, Business, OECD, Politics, Tax and spending, Thabo Mbeki, The Guardian, United Nations, World News | 0 |

Developing nations hope draft resolution will pave way for fresh talks on global tax policyDeveloping nations are hoping to secure greater power over global tax affairs at a critical United Nations vote in New York on...