Category: International
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NIGERIA, SOUTH AFRICA MUST TEAM UP TO SECURE AFRICA – SA ARMY CHIEF
South Africa’s Army Chief says Africa’s stability depends on stronger military collaboration between the continent’s leading powers — Nigeria and South Africa. The Chief of the South African Army, Lawrence Mbatha, has called for deeper military cooperation between Nigeria and South Africa to strengthen peace and security across the African continent. Mbatha made the call…
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WOMEN TAKE THE LEAD AS NOLLYWOOD SHINES IN HOLLYWOOD 2026
Women filmmakers stole the spotlight at the 2026 edition of the Nollywood in Hollywood showcase in Los Angeles, highlighting the growing global influence of female storytellers in Nigeria’s film industry. Women directors dominated this year’s Nollywood in Hollywood film showcase in Los Angeles, with three female-directed films headlining the event held during Women’s History Month.…
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SWITZERLAND TEMPORARILY CLOSES TEHRAN EMBASSY OVER SECURITY RISKS
Switzerland has temporarily shut its embassy in Tehran, citing an “increasing security risk”, with the ambassador and five staff safely leaving Iran by land, the government said Wednesday. The Swiss team, along with four others who left earlier this month, will return once the situation stabilizes. Switzerland has long represented U.S. interests in Iran, acting…
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WOMEN LEADERS CALL FOR UNITY TO BREAK BARRIERS AT CSW70
Hulayat Omidiran, Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC), joined global women leaders in New York to urge women worldwide to unite against barriers to equality. Speaking at the Global Women Partnership Without Borders forum during the 70th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70), Omidiran stressed that gender imbalance weakens…
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UN CONDEMNS IRAN’S GULF ATTACKS IN OVERWHELMING VOTE
The UN Security Council on Wednesday adopted a resolution condemning Iran’s strikes on GCC states and Jordan. The vote passed 13-0, with Russia and China abstaining. Presented by Bahrain and co-sponsored by 135 nations, the resolution strongly denounces attacks on civilian infrastructure, labeling them a breach of international law and a serious threat to global…
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DRONE STRIKES KILL AID WORKER IN GOMA, RAISE WAR CRIMES CONCERNS
Drone attacks hit Goma in eastern Congo on Wednesday, killing at least three people, including a French aid worker, marking the first such strike since AFC/M23 seized the city last year. The rebel group blamed the Congolese army for targeting densely populated areas, while UN peacekeepers warned attacks on staff could constitute war crimes. The…
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IRANIAN PRESIDENT SETS TERMS FOR WAR END, CALLS FOR GUARANTEES AND REPARATIONS
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Wednesday outlined conditions to halt ongoing conflict, demanding international guarantees to ensure a permanent end to all attacks. Writing on X, Pezeshkian also called for reparations and recognition of Iran’s “legitimate rights,” which analysts suggest may relate to the Mojtaba Khamenei appointment and the need for global acknowledgment of the…
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IRAN STRIKES BAHRAIN FUEL FACILITY AS GULF TENSIONS ESCALATE
Tensions in the Gulf surged after Iranian forces reportedly struck fuel tanks in Bahrain, triggering air raid sirens and emergency alerts across the island state. Authorities in Muharraq Governorate, home to Bahrain International Airport, confirmed the attack but did not specify whether the damaged tanks were part of the airport’s fuel infrastructure. Bahrain’s Ministry of…
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TRUMP TO RELEASE U.S. OIL RESERVES AS GLOBAL PRICES SURGE
U.S. President Donald Trump says the United States will release crude from its strategic petroleum reserve to help cool rapidly rising global oil prices. Speaking to Local 12 on Wednesday, Trump said the move aims to stabilise the market, adding that the reserves would be replenished later. “We’ll do that, and then we’ll fill it…
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HAVERTZ LATE PENALTY RESCUES ARSENAL IN 1–1 DRAW AT LEVERKUSEN
A dramatic late penalty from Kai Havertz helped Arsenal F.C. secure a 1–1 draw against Bayer Leverkusen, ending the Gunners’ eight-game winning streak in the UEFA Champions League. Leverkusen looked set for victory after Robert Andrich headed home from a corner just seconds into the second half, handing Arsenal their first deficit in this season’s…
