Category: International
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U N RAISES ALARM OVER SCHOOL ABDUCTIONS, SEEKS SWIFT RESCUE OF PUPILS, TEACHERS
The United Nations (UN) has called for the immediate and safe release of pupils and teachers recently abducted in Oyo and Borno states, warning that continued attacks on schools pose a serious threat to education and national development. The appeal was made on Thursday June 4, in Abuja by the United Nations Resident and Humanitarian…
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WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY: N.G.O CALLS FOR NATURE-BASED CLIMATE ACTION
Founder of Bridge That Gap Initiative, Ms Gloria Bulus, an NGO, has called for urgent and collective action to protect the environment and tackle climate change through nature-based solutions and community-driven interventions. Bulus made the call in a statement issued on Friday June 5 in Kaduna, to commemorate the World Environment Day 2026, themed “Inspired…
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SENEGAL CLINCH 2026 U-17 AFCON TITLE AS EGYPT SECURE THIRD PLACE
Senegal has emerged champions of the 2026 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations after defeating Tanzania in the final to lift the continental trophy. The victory capped an impressive campaign for the young Senegalese side, who navigated the tournament with determination to claim Africa’s top youth football prize and underline the country’s growing reputation as a…
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R&B LEGEND, PEABO BRYSON, DIES AT 75
Grammy-winning R&B icon, Peabo Bryson, has died at the age of 75. His family disclosed this in a statement, while paying tribute to the singer’s enduring impact on music and popular culture. The family also expressed gratitude for the outpouring of support following his death. Bryson was renowned for his contributions to Disney classics such…
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UN REPORT: 121 MILLION PEOPLE RECEIVED FOOD AID IN 2025 – AMINA MOHAMMED
The United Nations has reported major global humanitarian progress, stating that 121 million people received food assistance in 2025. According to UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed, 191 million children were vaccinated against measles during the same period, while 84 million people benefited from social protection programmes. The report also notes that over half a billion…
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NIGERIA SEEKS DEEPER KOREA-AFRICA PARTNERSHIP TO TACKLE GLOBAL CHALLENGES
Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to stronger cooperation with the Republic of Korea to address global challenges and promote sustainable development across Africa. Speaking at the Korea-Africa Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Seoul, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, said Nigeria is seeking genuine partnerships built on shared responsibility, investment in solutions, and mutual benefits. She…
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SOUTH SUDAN STRENGTHENS EBOLA PREPAREDNESS AMID OUTBREAKS IN UGANDA, DR CONGO
South Sudan has intensified its emergency preparedness efforts following Ebola outbreaks in neighbouring Uganda and the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Senior government officials, alongside representatives of the World Health Organization (WHO) and other health partners, visited key public health facilities in Juba to assess and strengthen the country’s readiness to respond to…
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ICAO URGES AIRLINES, GOVERNMENTS TO STRENGTHEN HEALTH SAFETY MEASURES AMID EBOLA OUTBREAK
The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) has urged governments and airlines to adhere strictly to health safety guidelines introduced after the COVID-19 pandemic, following an Ebola outbreak in parts of Africa. The outbreak, linked to the Bundibugyo strain, has been reported in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with additional confirmed cases in neighbouring Uganda. ICAO…
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AFRICA DAY: DIPLOMATS, EXPERTS CALL FOR STRONGER IMPLEMENTATION OF AU INTEGRATION FRAMEWORKS
Diplomats and international relations experts have called for stronger implementation of African Union (AU) integration frameworks as Africa marks the 2026 Africa Day. Speaking at a news conference in Abuja, Prof. Tunji Asaolu of the African School of Diplomacy and International Relations said the continent must go beyond discussions and focus on practical steps toward…
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AFDB SEEKS URGENT REFORMS TO UNLOCK AFRICA’S $4 TRILLION SAVINGS
The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Sidi Ould Tah, has called for urgent reforms to unlock Africa’s estimated four trillion dollars in domestic savings. Tah made the call at the official opening of the 2026 AfDB Annual Meetings in Brazzaville, Democratic Republic of Congo on Tuesday. According to him, Africa’s challenge is not…
