Brazil’s President, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, is actively laying the groundwork for a Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty. His recent trip to Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia and the center of the African Union, underscores this mission. The visit coincides with the Union’s 37th Summit, emphasizing the importance of international collaboration. Social […]
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