US boosts defence ties with Nigeria through delivery of critical military supplies
The United States has delivered what it described as “critical” military supplies to Nigerian forces in Abuja as part of efforts to deepen bilateral defence […]
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African Union raises concerns over US withdrawal from UN funding
The African Union has expressed concern following a decision by the United States to halt funding and participation in several United Nations entities, warning that […]
Nigeria Arrests 22 Indian Sailors After Cocaine Seizure at Lagos Port
Nigeria’s National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Sunday announced the arrest of 22 Indian crew members of a merchant vessel after 31.5 kilogrammes of […]
Niger Suspends Visas for Americans After US Imposes Entry Restrictions
Niger announced on 25 December a sweeping ban on the issuance of visas to United States citizens, marking a retaliatory response to Washington’s decision to […]
Tshisekedi Disputes M23 Withdrawal From Uvira as Regional Leaders Push Verification Mechanisms
Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi said on Sunday, December 21 that M23 rebels have not withdrawn from the strategic border city of Uvira, contradicting claims by […]
South Africa Says It Will Not Rally Nations to Boycott 2026 G20 Summit in Miami
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday, 4 December, said the country would not seek to persuade other nations to boycott the 2026 G20 Summit […]
US Brokered “Washington Accord” Sees DRC and Rwanda Commit to Ceasefire and Mineral Access
On Thursday, December 4, Presidents Felix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Paul Kagame of Rwanda signed a “permanent ceasefire” agreement in […]
Namibia’s Tourism Rebounds Strongly with Over 1.25 Million Arrivals in 2024
Namibia registered more than 1.25 million tourist arrivals in 2024, marking a 45.5 percent surge compared with the previous year as the industry steadily regains […]
South Africa Reaffirms Active Role in G20 Despite U.S. Tensions
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, on Sunday, November 30, has assured that the country will continue to participate fully in G20 activities, following recent tensions […]
Ramaphosa Rebukes Trump’s Move to Bar South Africa from 2026 G20 Summit
President Cyril Ramaphosa has criticised US President Donald Trump’s intention to exclude South Africa from next year’s G20 Leaders’ Summit in the United States, describing […]