Tag: #Diplomacy
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ECOWAS, UN JOIN FORCES TO BOOST PEACE AND SECURITY IN WEST AFRICA
With rising instability in the Sahel, ECOWAS and the UN are tightening cooperation to keep West Africa on a path to peace and stability. The Economic Community of West African States and the United Nations have reaffirmed their shared commitment to strengthening peace and security across West Africa and the Sahel. This came during a…
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TINUBU’S UK VISIT: BIG DEALS, BIG QUESTIONS FOR NIGERIANS
Historic handshakes at Buckingham Palace—but will Bola Tinubu’s UK visit translate into real gains back home?* For the first time in nearly 40 years, a Nigerian leader has made a full state visit to the United Kingdom, invited by King Charles III—a symbolic reset of long-standing ties. But beyond the royal reception, the focus is…
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PAKISTAN OFFERS TO HOST U.S.-IRAN PEACE TALKS
Islamabad steps forward as a potential peace ground as tensions rise in the Middle East. Pakistan has offered to host high-stakes talks between the U.S. and Iran, signaling a fresh diplomatic push to de-escalate the ongoing conflict. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the country is ready to facilitate “meaningful and conclusive” discussions—if both nations agree—aimed…
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TRUMP HITS PAUSE: HORMUZ STRIKE THREAT DELAYED AFTER IRAN TALKS
Just hours after issuing a military warning, Trump steps back—signaling a possible diplomatic opening in a high-stakes standoff. U.S. President Donald Trump has postponed planned military action against Iran’s energy infrastructure, extending his ultimatum by five days after what he described as “productive” talks with Tehran. The move comes days after Trump threatened strikes on…
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UN WARNS ISRAEL–U.S. STRIKES ON IRAN COULD SPIRAL OUT OF CONTROL
The UN is raising the alarm over escalating military strikes in Iran, warning that the conflict could quickly spin into a wider global crisis. The United Nations has warned that ongoing bombing campaigns by the United States and Israel in Iran risk creating an “uncontrollable situation” if not urgently halted. UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged…
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NIGERIA DISTANCES ITSELF FROM KEY TERMS IN UN WOMEN’S RIGHTS DOCUMENT
Nigeria has pushed back at the UN, rejecting parts of a global women’s rights agreement over what it calls “controversial terminology” and concerns about sovereignty. Nigeria has formally distanced itself from several phrases used in the outcome document of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70) held at the United Nations in New York.…
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NIGERIA, UK DEEPEN SECURITY AND ECONOMIC TIES AT WINDSOR SUMMIT
From Windsor Castle to Abuja, both nations reaffirm a partnership built on trade, security, and shared democratic values. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening ties with the United Kingdom, with a strong focus on security cooperation, economic growth, and democratic values. He made this known at a State Banquet hosted by…
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IRAN EMBASSY IN NIGERIA CONDEMNS ‘MILITARY STRIKES,’ CITES SOVEREIGNTY CONCERNS
The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Nigeria has strongly condemned what it described as recent military attacks on Iranian territory, warning that the strikes raise serious legal and diplomatic concerns. In a statement, the embassy said the attacks occurred amid ongoing diplomatic engagements between Iran and the United States, questioning the commitment…
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CHINA URGES CEASEFIRE AFTER PAKISTAN STRIKES AFGHAN CITIES
Beijing says it’s “deeply concerned” as cross-border tensions spiral between its two neighbours. China has called for urgent dialogue following fresh military escalation between Pakistan and Afghanistan, after Pakistani forces carried out overnight strikes on targets inside Afghan cities, including Kabul. Foreign Ministry spokesman Mao Ning said Beijing was saddened by the casualties and warned…
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TRUMP: DIPLOMACY FIRST, BUT U.S. WON’T ALLOW IRAN TO GO NUCLEAR
U.S. President Donald Trump says talks with Iran are ongoing, but warns Washington will never permit Tehran to acquire nuclear weapons. Speaking during his State of the Union address to Congress, President Donald Trump revealed that the United States is currently negotiating with Iran and prefers diplomacy to resolve rising tensions. Trump said Iran appears…
