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16th Apr 2024

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Report: EU to sign hydrogen deal with Namibia

The EU is planning to sign a memorandum of understanding with Namibia in November about production of so-called 'green hydrogen', Reuters reports, citing anonymous EU sources. The deal, designed to reduce dependence on Russia and to lower emissions, comes after Europe agreed to also buy natural gas from Egypt and Israel. The director-general of Namibia's National Planning Commission, Obeth Kandjoze, told Reuters work was underway on the EU deal.

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EU puts Sudan war and famine-risk back in spotlight

The EU is hoping to put the international spotlight back on Sudan amid a war where half the population is at risk of famine. And Josep Borrell, EU foreign policy chief, also warned of Russia's presence in the country.

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Private fears of fairtrade activist for EU election campaign

I am not sleeping well, tossing and turning at night because I am obsessed about the EU election campaign, worried by geopolitical tensions, a far-right next parliament, and a backlash against the Green Deal, writes Sophie Aujean of Fairtrade International.

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