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US, Iran exchange fresh strikes amid fragile ceasefire

The United States and Iran have exchanged fresh military strikes, further testing a fragile ceasefire and ongoing negotiations aimed at…

2 days ago

US pledges direct support to Nigeria, unveils new Africa strategy

The United States has unveiled a renewed Africa policy focused on national sovereignty, commercial partnerships and targeted support for Nigeria,…

2 days ago

Armenia rejects Putin’s call for EU membership referendum

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has rejected Russia’s call for a referendum on Armenia’s potential membership of the European Union,…

4 days ago

US commits $3.5m to monitor religious freedom violations in Nigeria

The United States Department of State has announced a $3.5 million (about N5 billion) funding programme aimed at strengthening the…

4 days ago

US imposes sanctions on Iran’s new Strait of Hormuz authority over shipping fees

The United States Treasury Department has announced new sanctions against Iran’s Persian Gulf Strait Authority, a recently established agency responsible…

1 week ago

UN warns global temperatures could reach new records by 2031

The United Nations has warned that global average temperatures are expected to remain at or near record highs over the…

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Africa secures $498.8m pledges for Ebola response efforts

Africa has secured approximately $498.8 million in pledges and commitments to strengthen response efforts against the ongoing Bundibugyo Ebola Virus…

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US report estimates 30,000 armed Fulani militants operating across Nigeria

An estimated 30,000 armed Fulani militants are operating across Nigeria in groups ranging from 10 to 1,000 members, according to…

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Experts warn Africa risks becoming mere raw data supplier in AI economy

Stakeholders across Africa’s technology, finance and infrastructure sectors have warned that the continent risks becoming only a supplier of raw…

2 weeks ago

Benin’s former finance minister Romuald Wadagni sworn in as president

Former Finance Minister of Benin, Romuald Wadagni, has officially been sworn in as the country’s president, succeeding his predecessor and…

2 weeks ago