Category: International
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ERDOGAN WARNS: IRAN ATTACKS COULD DESTABILISE REGION, WORLD
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has warned that continued attacks on Iran could threaten both regional and global stability. Erdogan raised the concern during a phone conversation with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, where both leaders discussed rising tensions following recent U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran. According to a statement from Türkiye’s Communications Directorate, Erdogan said…
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IWD 2026: GLOHWOC URGES ACTION TO EMPOWER WOMEN, GIRLS
As the world celebrates International Women’s Day 2026, the Global Hope for Women and Children Foundation (GLOHWOC) is calling for stronger investment in women and girls under the theme “Give To Gain.” The organisation says meaningful progress in society happens when governments, communities, and institutions invest in education, protection, leadership opportunities, and economic empowerment for…
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TINUBU DEPLOYS 65 AMBASSADORS TO FOREIGN MISSIONS, UN
Nigeria is set to strengthen its diplomatic presence worldwide as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the posting of 65 ambassadors-designate to various foreign missions and the United Nations. The list includes 31 non-career and 34 career diplomats whose nominations were earlier confirmed by the Senate in December 2025. According to a statement by presidential…
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ECOWAS PARLIAMENT MARKS 25 YEARS WITH REGION-WIDE CELEBRATIONS
West Africa’s regional lawmakers are celebrating a major milestone as the ECOWAS Parliament rolls out a year-long programme across several member states to mark 25 years of service. The celebrations, announced in Abuja, will run from January to November and span seven countries including Nigeria, Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal, Cabo Verde, Togo and Sierra Leone.…
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EU, GCC CONDEMN IRANIAN ATTACKS ON GULF STATES, CALL FOR RESTRAINT
Tensions in the Middle East continue to rise as the European Union and Gulf states jointly condemn what they describe as Iranian attacks targeting countries in the Gulf. The European Union and the Gulf Cooperation Council issued a strong warning after an emergency virtual meeting of their foreign ministers, urging Iran to immediately halt the…
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CAF POSTPONES 2026 WAFCON TO JULY
Africa’s biggest women’s football tournament has a new date. The 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations will now kick off in July instead of March. The Confederation of African Football has officially postponed the 2026 edition of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. Originally scheduled to run from March 17 to April 3 in Morocco,…
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CHINA MOVES TO CALM MIDDLE EAST TENSIONS
Beijing sends special envoy as U.S., Israel strikes escalate conflict with Iran. China has announced it will dispatch Special Envoy Zhai Jun to the Middle East to help ease rising tensions following recent military strikes involving Iran, the United States, and Israel. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said Beijing aims to maintain communication, intensify mediation,…
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MISSILES OVER DOHA: QATAR CONFIRMS ATTACK AMID REGIONAL FIRESTORM
Explosions rock the skies as tensions between the U.S., Israel and Iran spill deeper into the Gulf. Qatar’s Defence Ministry says the country was hit by a missile attack Thursday, with air defence systems activated to intercept incoming threats. In an official statement, authorities urged citizens, residents and visitors to stay calm, follow security directives…
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US SANCTIONS RWANDA OVER CONGO CONFLICT AS FIGHTING ESCALATES
The U.S. has slapped sanctions on the Rwanda Defence Force and top military officials, accusing them of backing the AFC/M23 rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and calling for an immediate withdrawal from the mineral-rich region. The Treasury Department said the rebels’ territorial gains would have been impossible without Rwandan support, while the…
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TRUMP DEFENDS IRAN STRIKES AS DEMOCRATS PUSH FOR CONGRESS VOTE
U.S. Republicans are standing by President Donald Trump, insisting his strikes on Iran were fully within his powers as commander-in-chief. But Democrats are pushing back, planning a war powers vote in Congress this week. Top officials—including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, CIA Director John Ratcliffe, and Gen. Dan Caine—briefed lawmakers on…
