1. Tunisia and EU finalize deal on migration (Northwest Africa & South/Latin America)
The European Union and Tunisia have signed a memorandum of understanding for a “strategic and comprehensive partnership” aimed at combating irregular migration and boosting economic ties between the bloc and the North African state. This suggests that the issue of migration from Tunisia to Europe is likely to continue to be a major challenge in the coming years.
Al Jazeera : “Tunisia and EU finalize deal on migration”, Accessed:16th July, 2023.
2. Russia pulls out of Ukraine grain deal (International Economic Crisis)
Russia has suspended its participation in a crucial deal that allowed the export of Ukrainian grain, once again raising fears over global food supplies and scuppering a rare diplomatic breakthrough to emerge from Moscow’s war in Ukraine. The impact of the war on global food markets was immediate and extremely painful, especially because Ukraine is a major supplier of grain to the World Food Programme (WFP).
CNN: “Russia pulls out of Ukraine grain deal, in potential blow to global food supplies”, Accessed:17th July 2023.
3. Kenya on the verge of tabling anti-LGBTQ bill in parliament (EastAfrica & Middle East)
With Kenya on the verge of tabling anti-LGBT legislation in parliament, advocacy groups in the US have called for a halt to trade dialogue between the two countries.
Africa News: “ Kenya on the verge of tabling anti-LGBTQ bill in parliament”, Accessed: 17th July 2023.
4. Military ‘destroys ISWAP hideouts, kills fighters’ around Lake Chad (Sahel & Lake Chad Basin)
The Nigerian airforce has killed scores of Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters around the Lake Chad region. On July 15, 2023, the Nigeria airforce, through a series of air strikes, destroyed hideouts of the terrorist group and dropped bombs in Arina Chiki, a known terrorist shelter in southern Tumbuns of Borno.
The Cable News: “ Military ‘destroys ISWAP hideouts, kills fighters’ around Lake Chad ”, Accessed: 16th July, 2023.
5. The UN Security Council held the first dialogue on Artificial Intelligence risks (Climate Change & Environment).
Governments around the world are considering how to mitigate the dangers of emerging AI technology, which could reshape the global economy and change the international security landscape.
Financial Express news: “UN Security Council to hold first talks on Artificial Intelligence risks” Accessed: 18th July 2023.
6. US Climate Envoy John Kerry Is in China for Talks (Climate Change & Environmental Security)
U.S. climate envoy John Kerry was holding talks with his Chinese counterpart in Beijing, as the United States seeks to restore contacts that were disrupted by disputes over trade, human rights, Taiwan, and China’s territorial claims.
The diplomat: “US Climate Envoy John Kerry Is in China for Talks”, Accessed: 17th July, 2023
