Category: International
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CHINA, NIGERIA STRENGTHEN CULTURAL DIPLOMACY THROUGH TEA, SILK ROAD HERITAGE EVENT
China and Nigeria have deepened cultural diplomacy through a heritage-focused event held in Abuja, showcasing traditional arts, music, and tea culture. The 2026 “Tea for Harmony Yaji Cultural Salon” featured performances such as tea ceremonies, guqin music, incense rituals, ceramic art, and tea tasting sessions. The event was organised by the Chinese Embassy in Nigeria…
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UN AGENCIES INTENSIFY EBOLA RESPONSE IN EASTERN DRC
UN agencies have intensified response efforts to contain the ongoing Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), delivering medical supplies, protective equipment, and logistical support. UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said peacekeeping and humanitarian teams are supporting government-led response efforts, with Ituri identified as the epicentre of the outbreak. He noted that operations…
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ICJ RULES STRIKE ACTION IS PROTECTED UNDER KEY ILO LABOUR CONVENTION
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has ruled that the right to strike is protected under a key International Labour Organization (ILO) convention. In its advisory opinion, the UN’s top court said strike action falls within the scope of the Freedom of Association and Protection of the Right to Organise Convention, 1948 (No. 87). The…
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WHO REPORTS OVER 500 SUSPECTED EBOLA CASES, 130 DEATHS IN DRC OUTBREAK
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says more than 500 suspected Ebola cases and about 130 suspected deaths have been recorded in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). WHO officials say only 30 cases have been confirmed so far, while investigations continue into the spread of the outbreak, which has also reached parts of North Kivu…
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UN EXPRESSES CONCERN OVER ATTACKS ON SCHOOLS IN NIGERIA, REAFFIRMS SUPPORT
The United Nations says it is concerned about recurring attacks on schools in Nigeria, describing them as harmful to children, teachers, and communities. UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said the organisation is closely monitoring recent incidents involving armed groups targeting schools, including reports of abductions and deaths of teachers in parts of the country. He said…
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U.S. SUPPORTS EBOLA RESPONSE WITH FUNDING FOR 50 CLINICS IN DRC AND UGANDA
The United States says it is supporting efforts to contain the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda by funding up to 50 treatment clinics. According to the U.S. Department of State, the clinics are being rapidly deployed to strengthen emergency response in affected areas. They will provide Ebola screening,…
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TANZANIA PUSHES FOR AFRICAN COOPERATION ON SUSTAINABLE NUCLEAR ENERGY
Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan has called for stronger cooperation among African countries and international partners to advance the peaceful and sustainable development of nuclear energy. She made the call at the Nuclear Energy Innovation Summit for Africa (NEISA 2026) held in Kigali, Rwanda, where she described the summit as a key platform for turning…
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ESTONIA SAYS INDIA CAN PLAY KEY ROLE IN PUSHING FOR RUSSIA-UKRAINE PEACE
Estonia’s Foreign Minister, Margus Tsahkna, says India is playing a major role in ongoing efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war and bring peace to Europe. Speaking in Tallinn, Tsahkna expressed hope that India would continue engaging Russia and apply greater diplomatic pressure to encourage a peaceful resolution to the conflict, which began in 2022. The…
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DAMBAZAU: NIGERIA’S RELATIONS WITH CHINA WILL BE GUIDED BY NATIONAL INTEREST
Nigeria’s Ambassador-Designate to China, Amb. Abdulrahman Dambazau, says Nigeria’s relationship with China and other global powers will continue to be driven by national interest and strategic cooperation. Speaking in Abuja, Dambazau said Nigeria must protect its sovereignty while building partnerships that support the country’s development and security priorities. He noted that countries like China, the…
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2026 AFRICAN CYCLING CHAMPIONSHIP: ZAYED DEFIES CRASH TRAUMA TO SHINE, OSARETIN ALSO SHINES
Egyptian women’s elite cycling star, Ebtissam Zayed Ahmed Mohamed emerged as one of the standout performers at the just concluded 2026 African Track Cycling Championships in Abuja. She won five gold medals after suffering what she called the biggest crash of her career during the 2019 edition of the competition in Nigeria. Zayed revealed that…
