News as it breaks
The ECOWAS Parliament has directed its Committee on Political Affairs to intervene in the rising wave of xenophobic attacks in South Africa, amid growing concern over the safety of non-citizens. The decision was announced during the First Ordinary Session of the regional parliament, where lawmakers also tasked the committee with…
The United Kingdom has announced a fresh wave of sanctions targeting Russia’s drone production networks and individuals accused of exploiting vulnerable migrants to support its war in Ukraine. In a statement, the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office said the measures affect 35 individuals and entities linked to human trafficking and…
Maritime stakeholders from across West and Central Africa have converged on Accra, Ghana, for the 2026 Maritime Action Platform Seminar aimed at strengthening regional cooperation on maritime safety and security. The two-day event, hosted by the Multinational Maritime Coordination Center Zone F in partnership with the Royal Danish Defence College,…
Nine miners have been confirmed dead following a gas explosion at a coal mine in central Colombia, authorities said. The incident occurred in Sutatausa municipality, about 72 kilometres north of Bogotá, in what officials described as a legally operated mining site. In a statement, the National Mining Agency…
The United States has resumed visa processing for Nigerian and other foreign-trained doctors, reversing an earlier policy that had stalled applications under its travel restriction system, The New York Times has reported. The previous directive, introduced earlier this year, suspended decisions on visa extensions, work permits, and green cards…
On May 1 this year, China will fully implement zero-tariff measures for 53 African countries that have diplomatic relations with China. This represents a concrete step by China to expand high-level opening up and deepen China–Africa cooperation. As the policy enters its implementation phase, China–Nigeria cooperation is also reaching a…
On April 24, 2026, the China-aid ECOWAS Headquarters Building was officially handed over. This magnificent modern building, known as the “Eye of West Africa,” is the second international organization office facility built by China in Africa after the African Union Conference Center and Office Complex. As Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria…
Tech billionaire Elon Musk has issued a stark warning about the future of artificial intelligence, telling a California courtroom that the rapidly evolving technology could become either humanity’s greatest achievement or its most dangerous threat. Testifying in his legal dispute with OpenAI, the Tesla and SpaceX CEO cautioned against advancing…
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has called on South Africa to end xenophobic attacks and intimidation targeting foreign nationals, warning that violence and hate have no place in a democratic society. Guterres, in a statement issued by his spokesperson, Stéphane Dujarric, expressed deep concern over reported attacks and incitement to…
The Federal Government has urged Nigerians living in South Africa to exercise caution amid fresh anti-foreigner protests scheduled in parts of the country, following reports of violence, looting and attacks linked to recent demonstrations. The warning was contained in an advisory issued by the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, led…
