The President of the United States, Donald Trump, has again stirred controversy with new comments targeting South Africa. While speaking to journalists in the presence of Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince …
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Nigeria, Indonesia Renew Partnership to Boost Trade, Investment and Economic Growth
by Joy Radarrby Joy RadarrNigeria and Indonesia have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral trade and investment relations as both nations continue to explore new areas of cooperation in energy, manufacturing, agriculture, health, and …
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DiplomacyEconomyForeign AffairsINVESTMENTMarketsPolitics
Naira and Stocks Fall as Trump’s Military Threat Shakes Nigerian Markets
Nigeria’s financial markets opened November 2025 on a negative note as both the naira and equities fell sharply following remarks by United States President Donald Trump, who threatened possible military …
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CPPE Warns Trump’s Military Threat Could Harm Investor Confidence
The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has raised alarm that the recent threat of possible military action against Nigeria by the President of the United States, Donald …
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AfricaDevelopmentDiplomacyEconomyPoliticsRegional Integration
Amandla Institute to Host High-Level Forum in Abuja on ECOWAS at 50
The Amandla Institute for Policy and Leadership Advancement has announced plans to host a major two-day meeting of experts in Abuja to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Economic Community …
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DemocracyDiplomacyElectionsGovernancePolitics
Catherine Connolly Poised for Victory in Irish Presidential Election Amid Voter Frustration
Ireland headed to the polls on Friday to elect a new president, with left-wing independent candidate Catherine Connolly expected to emerge victorious in a contest marked by limited choice and …
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ECOWAS Appoints Osinbajo to Lead Election Observation Mission in Côte d’Ivoire
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has appointed former Vice President of Nigeria, Professor Yemi Osinbajo (SAN), as the Head of its Election Observation Mission for the forthcoming …
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Mahama Arrives China for State Visit, to Attend Global Women Leaders’ Meeting
President John Dramani Mahama of Ghana and his wife, First Lady Mrs Lordina Mahama, have arrived in Beijing, China, for a state visit at the invitation of Chinese President Xi …
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Conflict ResolutionDiplomacyEastern AfricaInternational RelationsPoliticsSecurity
Congo and Rwanda Set October Start Date for U.S.-Mediated Peace Deal
The Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda have agreed to begin implementing key security measures under a peace deal mediated by the United States, starting October 1, 2025. The joint …
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Nigeria Seeks UN Security Council Seat, Calls for Debt Relief and Fair Share of Mineral Wealth
Vice President Kashim Shettima, speaking on behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has demanded that Nigeria be granted a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council, insisting that global …