News as it breaks
At least 23 people sustained injuries — including four in critical condition — after a devastating accident at a Saudi amusement park when a popular ride snapped mid-motion and crashed to the ground. The incident occurred on Wednesday at a park in Taif, southwest Saudi Arabia, and involved the “360…
In response to viral social media content fueling concerns about anti-Nigerian protests in Ghana, Nigeria’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has reassured citizens that there is no imminent threat to Nigerians living in Ghana. Speaking during a joint press conference with Ghana’s Minister of Foreign Affairs,…
In a landmark announcement, the U.S. President Donald Trump revealed a comprehensive trade agreement between the United States and South Korea, featuring a 15% tariff on South Korean imports and a $350 billion investment pledge from Seoul. Posting on his Truth Social platform, Trump hailed the pact as a “full…
In a landmark move to tackle the rising cost of education, Australia’s Parliament has passed a legislation that slashes all student loan debts by 20%, wiping out approximately US$10 billion owed by more than three million current and former students. The sweeping reform, a key election promise by Prime Minister…
A military aircraft transporting indigenous passengers crashed deep in the Amazon jungle of Venezuela killing seven of the ten people on board, including members of the Yanomami community and medical personnel, according to a statement from the country’s Ministry of Defence. The aircraft, operated by an Air Force unit dedicated…
Nigeria has reiterated its commitment to deepening diplomatic and people-to-people relations with the Republic of Ghana, with a focus on safeguarding the rights and welfare of its citizens living in the West African country. This assurance came from the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, who is…
In a major step toward facilitating seamless regional trade, the ECOWAS Commission has concluded a five-day technical mission to Ghana aimed at deploying the SIGMAT system for improved goods transit between Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire. The mission, which took place is part of broader ECOWAS transit reforms designed to strengthen…
In a strategic push to attract foreign investment and expand trade, the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) has unveiled a landmark Economic Diplomacy Dialogue in Abuja, positioning the private sector at the heart of Nigeria’s global economic engagement. NACCIMA National President, Dr. Jani Ibrahim,…
Guinea-Bissau has reinforced its national commitment to the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) Agenda by hosting a high-level capacity-building workshop led by the ECOWAS Commission. The event, held in Bissau, focused on equipping key national actors with tools to effectively monitor and report on WPS initiatives using a simplified version…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has taken a significant step towards improving public health and nutrition across the region by reviewing and validating revised standards for fortified foods. At a two-day meeting held in Praia, Cape Verde, on July 28–29, the ECOWAS Technical Committee for Standards Management…
