News as it breaks
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has reiterated its unwavering support for Guinea’s ongoing transition back to democratic governance. Leading a technical delegation to Conakry, ECOWAS Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security, Ambassador Abdel-Fatau Musah, met with key Guinean authorities over a two-day mission on April 10…
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to fostering productive alliances with the United States, rooted in transparency, shared opportunity, and tangible outcomes that elevate Africa’s role in the global economy. Speaking in Paris during a high-level engagement with Mr. Massad Boulos—Senior Advisor for Africa under former U.S. President Donald…
The Guinean Ambassador to Nigeria, Siaka Cissoko, has unveiled a $20 billion portfolio of mega infrastructure and development projects currently underway in Guinea, urging Nigerian companies to seize the opportunity for investment and collaboration. Ambassador Cissoko made the disclosure during a courtesy visit by the Diplomatic Correspondents Association of Nigeria…
At least 69 people lost their lives this week after powerful thunderstorms lashed eastern India’s Bihar state and neighbouring Nepal, in what officials and scientists say is another alarming indicator of intensifying climate extremes. Bihar’s disaster management authorities confirmed Saturday that 61 people were killed during violent lightning and thunderstorm…
China will impose 84 percent tariffs on US imports, up from 34 percent, the finance ministry said Wednesday, hours after similar levies by the United States came into force. US President Donald Trump’s latest salvo of tariffs came into effect on dozens of trading partners Wednesday, including punishing 104 percent…
Nigeria has reiterated its commitment to the One-China Policy, reaffirming that Taiwan is an integral part of the People’s Republic of China. This statement was made by Mr. Jaafaru Yakubu, Chairman of the House Committee on China-Nigeria Parliamentary Relations, in Abuja on Tuesday, following comments made by Taiwan’s Trade Mission…
The Congress of African Journalists (CAJ) has issued a forceful call for the immediate release of three Burkinabe journalists who were arrested and subsequently conscripted into the military under murky circumstances. Guezouma Sanogo, President of the Association of Burkinabe Journalists (AJB), his deputy Boukari Ouoba, and BF1 television reporter Luc…
In a renewed commitment to bilateral cooperation, Nigeria and Sweden have pledged to strengthen diplomatic and economic relations, placing particular emphasis on trade, sustainable development, gender equality, and cultural exchange. This resolution was reached during a high-level meeting between Nigeria’s Vice President Kashim Shettima and Her Royal Highness Crown Princess…
The trade standoff between the world’s two largest economies deepened Tuesday, with China vowing to “fight to the end” against sweeping new U.S. tariffs, heightening fears of a prolonged economic conflict with significant global security and financial implications. The warning from Beijing came after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to…
In a bold statement signaling a significant ideological shift, Burkina Faso’s transitional leader, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, has declared that the country is not governed by democracy, but is instead undergoing what he described as a “popular, progressive revolution.” Speaking at a flag-raising ceremony held at the Koulouba Palace last week,…
