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North Korea's Workers' Party congress reelects Kim Jong-un as general secretary
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North Korea's Ninth Congress of the Workers' Party concluded after a week, reelecting Kim Jong-un as general secretary. Kim indicated openness to improving ties with the United States if its hostile policy ends, but rejected dialogue with South Korea. International responses varied amid the leadership consolidation.
The National Dialogue Commission announced successful agenda collection and identification in 1,234 woredas covering 93 percent of Ethiopia. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed attended a review of the commission's work and future direction. The process is transitioning to a phase expected to deliver concrete results.
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Ethiopia's National Dialogue Commission has begun the first round of agenda-setting meetings and participant selection with Tigray stakeholders in Addis Ababa after overcoming several challenges. Security issues in the region had previously prevented such consultations there.