Italy warns Western military intervention in Niger

Italy warns Western military intervention in Niger would be seen as 'colonization'

Italy's foreign minister has warned against any military intervention by the West in Niger against the newly-formed junta in the African country, saying this would be seen as "new colonization."

This comes after the United States of Africa warned ECOWAS that any foreign invasion could destabilize West African Region for decades to come 

It's clear that the West has been piling pressure on ECOWAS to lead them in invading Niger to protect their neocolonial interests in Niger resources.

“I think we must put pressure on democracy to be restored, but any Western military initiative should be excluded because it would be seen as a new colonization,” Antonio Tajani told RaiNews on Wednesday.

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Spirit of Papua Merdeka Rockin the Stage: Full Concert at Fest Napuan | ...

Melanesia News Network (MNN) melaporkan langsung dari Saralana Park Stage Port Vila Vanuatu bahwa lagu-lagu yang dinyanyikan Black Sisters bersama Sorong-Samarai Band sangat mengundang semangat dari para hadirin yang menyaksikan.

Satu hal yang sangat disayangkan ialah bahwa waktu yang diberikan kepada West Papua: Spirit of Papua Merdeka begitu larut malam, sehingga anak-anak dan ibu-ibu sebagian besar telah pulang. Walaupun begitu, pemuda dan pemudi Melanesia tetap hadir dengan semangat dan ikut bergoyang.

Kami berharap musisi-musisi West Papua yang ada di Papua New Guinea, Belanda dan West Papua dapat menghadiri MACFEST 2026 di Fiji.

Motion Lodged With 29 Signatures

The beginning of the political walk in the lead-up to the formation of the current coalition government at the Aquana Camp. The motion deposited yesterday carries the signatures of three MPs pictured here (from left) MP Silas Bule, Speaker Simeon Seule and People’s Progressive Party President Sato Kilman. Photo: File

A motion of no confidence bearing the signatures of 29 Members of Parliament (MPs) was lodged and received by the office of the Speaker of Parliament at 6.05pm yesterday evening.

As the Malekula constituency is heading to a by-election to fill the Parliamentary seat vacated by former MP Assang Sanick, this means only 21 MPs did not sign the motion.

The signatories to the motion of no confidence in Prime Minister (PM) Ishmael Kalsakau are as follows: MPs Bob Loughman, Marc Ati, Jay Ngwele, James Bule, Sato Kilman, Johnny Koanapo, Johnson Simil, Esmon Saimon, Marc Melsul, Wesley Rasu, Justin Ngwele, Blaise Sumptoh, Xavier Harry, Ati Camillo, John Roy Nil, James Peter Vari, Andrew Kalpoilep, Zacchias Lulu, Christophe Emelee, Jack Wona, Gracia Shadrack, John Amos, Harry Anthony, Ulrich Sumptoh, Samson Samsen, Joshua Pikioune, Simeon Seule, Silas Bule and Norris Jack Kalmet.

The signatories mainly comprise Vanua’aku Pati (VP) MPs led by Opposition Leader Loughman, Rural Development Party grouping under MP Ngwele’s leadership, former government ministers MP Kilman and MP Emelee, government backbenchers as well as the Speaker of Parliament, MP Seule.

Major government coalition partners Leaders Party of Vanuatu (LPV) and Graon mo Jastis Pati (GJP) are not part of the motion.

The 29 MPs who now command the majority are requesting for Parliament to convene in an Extraordinary session to debate the motion, as relayed to Speaker Seule.

Their notice and motion met the requirements stipulated under Article 21(2) and Article 43(2) of the Constitution and the Standing Orders of Parliament.

Previously, Opposition Leader Loughman had denied any knowledge of the motion, dismissing it as mere hearsay and referring to it as a “nakamal story”.

Rumours of a motion had been circulating just a week after the termination of MP Kilman as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Lands in May this year, but nothing eventuated until yesterday.

PM Kalsakau has already faced a motion of no confidence, which was eventually withdrawn by Mr. Loughman during the parliamentary session due to a lack of sufficient support.

During his independence speech, the PM addressed the challenges faced by his coalition government, and a motion of no confidence was cited as one of those challenges.

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Source: Vanuatu Daily Post

PM MARAPE ADAMANT ON BUILDING K200 BILLION ECONOMY

Media Statement 

13 August 2022

James Marape in his inauguration address as Prime Minister in the 11th National Parliament yesterday, 9 August anchored his statement on the remarks he made in Parliament on May 30, 2019.

PM Marape said, “I want Papua New Guinea in the next decade to be a K200 billion economy. I wanted Papua New Guinea to be the Richest Black Christian Nation on Earth.”

The PM emphasized that his statement recognized that Papua New Guinea’s political forebears ushered in political independence in 1975.

He said they crafted legislations, built institutions, wrote policies and established relationships to deliver us political independence.

Marape says, “This generation of leaders must deliver economic independence to Papua New Guinea. That PANGU has secured the mandate from Papua New Guinea can only mean that our people in the length and breadth of this country support this intention.”

He reiterated that his government is consistent with Vision 2050 on the development phases of the country to be smart, wise, fair, healthy, and a happy society by 2050.

“It aligns nicely in that we are called to deliver economic enablers to fast-track development. Fast-track we must, as we do not have the luxury of time to wait around for things to happen at their pace,” said PM Marape.

THE Pacific Conference of Churches Supports ULMWP'S Full Membership ar MSG

THE Pacific Conference of Churches, Youngsolwara dan Free West Papua Campaign telah meningkatkan seruan kepada para pemimpin Melanesia dan sesama negara kepulauan Pasifik untuk secara resmi mengakui

West Papua sebagai anggota resmi Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG).

Juru bicara internasional untuk Kampanye Papua Barat Raki Ap mengatakan sangat mengecewakan bahwa Indonesia diizinkan menjadi anggota MSG tetapi Papua Barat hanyalah anggota pengamat.

Dia mengatakan ketika para pemimpin Pasifik terus menutup mata terhadap pelanggaran HAM berat yang terjadi di Papua Barat, terserah kepada orang-orang di lapangan untuk menekan para pemimpin mereka untuk bertindak.

Mr Ap saat ini mengunjungi negara-negara Melanisia untuk memperkuat kemitraan organisasi masyarakat sipil dan organisasi nonpemerintah dalam kampanye Papua Barat.

FIJI TO HOST 2026 MELANESIAN ARTS AND CULTURE FESTIVAL

Port Vila, VANUATU -- During the closing ceremony of the Melanesian Arts & Culture Festival 2023 (7MACFEST) held in Port Vila on Sunday, July 30th, Director for Heritage, Collin Sowani Yabaki, speaking on behalf of the Minister for iTaukei Affairs, Culture and Heritage Hon. Ifereimi Vasu and the Fiji Contingent, expressed his excitement about Fiji being chosen as the host country for the 2026 Melanesian Arts and Culture Festival.

 

He stated that Fiji is honored to be selected as the host of this significant event for the Melanesian community in 2026 and emphasized that Fiji intends to highlight its abundant cultural diversity and history, following the example set by Vanuatu this year.

 

Director Yabaki stressed the importance of regionalism and cooperation in Melanesia, as showcased by this year's theme of "Rebuilding My Melanesian for Common Identity."

 

“The importance of regionalism and cooperation within Melanesia cannot be overstated. It is crucial for economic development, security, cultural preservation, and social integration,” the Director said.

 

“Indeed, passing on customs and traditional culture to the younger generation is of paramount importance. Culture serves as the foundation of a society's identity, shaping its values, beliefs, and practices,” said the Director.

 

"Nonetheless, the 2026 MACFEST will include various events such as the Melanesian Arts and Festival Symposium, Melanesian Music Festival, and the Melanesian Pageant," he added. 

 

Director Yabaki expressed confidence in Fiji's ability to match and sustain the high standards set by Vanuatu.

 

"We are grateful to the people of Vanuatu for their hospitality, love, and generosity during this year's festival," adds Director Yabaki.

He concluded by saying that Fiji looks forward to welcoming the Melanesian family to Fiji in 2026 and creating unforgettable memories together.

 

The Melanesian Arts and Cultural Festival (MACFEST) is a series of events held in various Melanesian countries to celebrate and promote the rich cultural heritage of the region.

 

The festival has a unique theme for each edition, which mirrors the Melanesian people's values, dreams, and challenges.

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Bougainville President Toroama and Prime Minister Marape Pledge Transparent Dialogue for Peaceful Resolution at Joint Supervisory Body Meeting

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Port Moresby, Tuesday, August 1, 2023 

Bougainville President H.E. Ishmael Toroama and Prime Minister Hon. James Marape have jointly resolved to uphold the authentic Melanesian tradition of resolving disputes through transparent dialogue and consultation, aiming to achieve a lasting and peaceful solution. This resolution was reached during the Joint Supervisory Body (JSB) meeting held in Port Moresby on Monday, July 31, 2023.

Acknowledging the complexity of the Independence choice made by the people of Bougainville in the 2019 referendum, both President Toroama and Prime Minister Marape expressed their unwavering commitment to collectively address shared issues.

Key resolutions and endorsements made during the JSB meeting include:

a). The pathway to parliament will be through a Sessional Order.

b). The Sessional Order will only be moved after the content of the motion is agreed upon by the National Minister for Bougainville Affairs and Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) Minister for Bougainville Independence Mission Implementation.

c). The motion will be adopted by a simple majority.

d). The proposal to invite the ABG President and his leaders to provide awareness to Members of the National Parliament has been accepted.

e). Other aspects of the Post Referendum matters will be dealt with under the Constitutional Regulation.

In addition, the JSB directed the National Minister for Bougainville Affairs and ABG Minister for Bougainville Independence Mission Implementation to collaborate on the content of the Sessional Order, focusing on:

(i) The formulation of the question to be presented before Parliament.

(ii) The determination of the number of sessions required for deliberating on these matters.

(iii) The specification of the voting majority needed to endorse the referendum results.

(iv) The procedure for introducing the referendum results into Parliament.

Furthermore, the JSB mandated the National Minister for Bougainville Affairs and ABG Minister for Bougainville Independence Mission Implementation to explore the possibility of seeking mediation support from Moderators in case of any impasses encountered during their consultation.

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