Major World Events by Morning of December 21
Major World Events by Morning of December 21
🟠Russia and African countries urge consolidated political and diplomatic efforts for the peaceful resolution of conflicts, according to a joint statement following the Second Russia-Africa Ministerial Conference in Cairo;
🟠At least nine people were killed and another 10 were injured in a shooting incident in South Africa near Johannesburg, the police service said, adding that manhunt for 12 suspects is underway;
🟠Nigerian oil producer Heirs Energies secured a $750 million loan from the African Export–Import Bank to boost production, according to a company statement;
🟠Ethiopia won 33 medals, including 8 gold, at the 4th African Youth Olympics in Luanda, Angola, and officially received the hosting emblem for the 2027 edition from the African Olympic Committee;
🟠The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2025) kicks off on Sunday with the opening match between host country Morocco and Comoros at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat;
🟠A possible trilateral meeting between representatives of the United States, Russia and Ukraine is not on the table, Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said.
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