Category: DIPLOMACY
African Countries At COP28 – Several Big Wins and a United Voice
By Bamidele Olajide African countries entered the recent COP28 negotiations on climate change in high spirits. Before this conference, in September, African government leaders, policymakers, […]
“Africa Holds the Key to World’s Future” – TINUBU
Mr. President, Heads of State and Government, Secretary-General, Distinguished Delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen, Mr. President, 1. On behalf of the people of Nigeria, I congratulate […]
Congo-Kinshasa: Millions Risk Going Hungry as Funding Dries Up
Geneva – The ongoing political instability and armed conflicts in the DRC have devastated food production and distribution systems. Displacement of people, destruction of infrastructure, […]
UN Urges Negotiated Solution for Sudan Conflict
United Nations — A senior United Nations official for Africa called Wednesday for a negotiated solution to the conflict in Sudan, saying there is no […]
Iran, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Three Others Cleared to Join BRICS
The BRICS economic coalition of emerging countries on Thursday extended membership invitations to six nations, South African President and current BRICS chair Cyril Ramaphosa said. […]
West Africa: Niger Coup – I’m Holding Back ECOWAS, Others From Military Invasion – Tinubu
“If you take ECOWAS aside, other people will react, those who are outside of our control. I am the one holding those sides back. I […]
President Tinubu Will Intervene to Resolve Nigeria-UAE Diplomatic Rift
President Bola Tinubu has indicated his willingness to personally intervene to restore good relations with the United Arab Emirates (UAE). To this effect, the president […]
Trade between Nigeria, Korea may exceed $2b as investment interest grows
There are 20 Korean companies operating in Nigeria with trade volume between both countries expected to hit $2 billion this year, representing about 20 per […]
Paris Court Recommends Probe into French Role in Rwanda Genocide
The Paris Court of Appeal has recommended that an investigation be conducted into the inaction of the French army over its alleged complicity in the […]
Sudan: Guterres Urges Donors to Boost Aid Response
A UN-led appeal for funding to help the people of Sudan raised $1.5 billion on Monday as UN chief António Guterres warned that the country […]