Fifty-eight out of the 164 member states of the World Trade Organization (WTO) have expressed their support for a proposal from the African Group to endorse Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala for a second term as the organization’s Director-General. In a statement released by the WTO, the support was announced during the July 22 meeting of the WTO…
Bangladeshi soldiers imposed a curfew in Dhaka on Saturday, patrolling deserted streets and setting up roadblocks amid ongoing student-led protests against government job quotas. The unrest, which has resulted in at least 110 deaths this week, led authorities to suspend internet and text messaging services on Thursday, effectively cutting off the nation from global communications….
Spanish authorities have detained three individuals allegedly involved in cyberattacks targeting Spain and several NATO countries, purportedly for terrorist motives. The suspects, arrested for their suspected roles in distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks on public institutions and critical sectors, have not yet been publicly identified or formally charged, according to the Civil Guard. The…
Rwandan President Paul Kagame has been re-elected for a fourth term in a decisive victory, extending his 24-year rule by another five years. With most of the votes from Monday’s election counted, Kagame has secured 99.15% of the vote, according to partial results announced by the electoral commission, with approximately 79% of ballots tallied. Kagame,…
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has announced Senator James Donald “J.D.” Vance as his choice for Vice President for the 2024 Republican ticket. Trump made this announcement on the opening day of the Republican National Convention. “After lengthy deliberation and considering the tremendous talents of many others, I have decided that the person best suited…
A gunman and an audience member have died in a suspected assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. The incident took place on Saturday evening. According to the Secret Service, the shooter fired “multiple shots” from an “elevated position outside of the rally venue.” The gunman was killed, and…
At least 71 Palestinians have been killed and over 289 injured following an Israeli air strike in the al-Mawasi area near Khan Younis, Gaza’s health ministry reported. The health ministry stated that the targeted area had been designated as a humanitarian zone by the Israeli military. The Israeli military claimed the strike aimed at senior…
Meta announced on Friday that it is lifting certain restrictions previously imposed on former U.S. President Donald Trump’s Facebook and Instagram accounts. The company stated that the decision was made to ensure that Trump, the presumptive Republican nominee for president, has equal access to the platforms as Democrat President Joe Biden. “Our responsibility to allow…
The upcoming peace talks in South Sudan face significant challenges as opposition groups call for the repeal of a recently passed bill that allows detention without arrest warrants, a condition they insist must be met before any agreement can be signed. Since May, Kenya has hosted crucial meetings between South Sudanese government officials and rebel…
A United Nations human rights report has uncovered a mass grave of African migrants at the Libya-Tunisia border. On Tuesday, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türkon stated that his office is investigating reports of a mass grave in the desert along the Libya-Tunisia border. This follows the discovery of at least 65 migrant…
The UK’s Labour Party is predicted to secure a landslide victory in Thursday’s general election, according to an exit poll. The poll indicates that Labour will win 410 seats, achieving a majority of 170, while the Conservatives are expected to drop to 131 seats, marking their worst performance ever. The Liberal Democrats are projected to…
The European Union has awarded postgraduate scholarships to 142 young Nigerians through its Erasmus educational program, according to the EU Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Ms. Samuela Isopi. During an orientation program in Abuja for the awardees, Ms. Isopi announced that the beneficiaries have been admitted to various European universities to study courses such as…
Justice Juan Merchan of a New York court has delayed the sentencing of Donald Trump to September 18, following a motion by Trump’s lawyers to contest his conviction. Initially, Trump was set to be sentenced on July 11. However, Justice Merchan announced on Tuesday that he would rule on the motions by September 6. Should…
The Israeli army has issued a mass evacuation order for Palestinians in much of Khan Younis, indicating a potential new ground offensive in Gaza Strip’s second-largest city. According to AP News, this move suggests that Khan Younis will become the latest focus of Israeli raids as they target regrouping Hamas militants in previously invaded areas…
President Joe Biden expressed confidence on Friday that he will defeat Republican contender Donald Trump in the upcoming November presidential election. Despite a lackluster debate performance that left many Democrats concerned, Biden remained resolute. “I may not walk as easily, speak as smoothly, or debate as well as I once did,” he admitted, as supporters…
The 2024 U.S. Presidential election season began last night with a highly anticipated debate between President Joe Biden, representing the Democratic Party, and former President Donald Trump, representing the Republican Party. This historic debate, the first where a sitting president faced off against a former president, was hosted by CNN in Atlanta. Voter Concerns Key…
The United States, Britain, and France clashed with Russia at the United Nations Security Council on Friday, accusing Moscow of violating an arms embargo on North Korea by using missiles and munitions from Pyongyang in its conflict with Ukraine. Russia’s U.N. Ambassador, Vassily Nebenzia, dismissed the accusations as “completely false.” The council meeting followed a…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has launched a groundbreaking partnership with the Chinese Police to bolster its anti-corruption efforts. This strategic collaboration, aimed at leveraging advanced technologies and expertise to address various forms of corruption affecting both nations, was formalized at the ICPC boardroom in Abuja. Mr. Hou Wen Yu,…
Micheal Usi was inaugurated as Malawi’s Vice President during a ceremony held in parliament in Lilongwe. He succeeds Saulos Chilima, who tragically died in a plane crash earlier this month, along with eight others. Dr. Usi, known for his acting career, received a standing ovation after his inauguration. In his address, he expressed both sadness…
The International Labour Organization (ILO) has released a new resource and evidence-based report on labour migration in Nigeria. This announcement was made by Dr. Vanessa Phala, Director of the ILO Country Office for Nigeria, Ghana, and Liberia, and Liaison Office for ECOWAS, during a news conference in Abuja. The event was organized by the ILO,…
The European Union (EU) Heads of Delegation accredited to West African countries have reaffirmed their dedication to strengthening partnerships with their host nations, with a particular focus on Nigeria. During a reception organized in Nigeria, the EU envoys emphasized their commitment to this goal. Samuela Isopi, Head of the EU Delegation to Nigeria and the…
Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un have signed a mutual defense agreement, committing to support each other in the event of aggression against either nation. President Putin announced the agreement following his visit to Pyongyang, his first since 2000, marking a significant development in the relationship between the two countries….
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) announced it will implement a daily “tactical pause of military activity” along a major road in southern Gaza to facilitate the inflow of humanitarian aid. This decision comes in response to warnings from international aid organizations about a worsening humanitarian crisis in the region. Despite the pause, the IDF confirmed…
Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) major democracies have agreed to provide $50 billion in loans to Ukraine, utilizing interest from Russian sovereign assets frozen after Moscow’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine. This political agreement was the focal point of the first day of the G7 annual summit in southern Italy, attended for the second…
Narendra Modi was inaugurated for his third term as India’s prime minister on Sunday following a surprising electoral setback that will challenge his ability to maintain policy stability within a coalition government in the world’s most populous country. President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath of office to Modi at a ceremony held at the Rashtrapati…
A tragic discovery was made on Saturday as a body was found off the coast of Libya, just a day after a Doctors Without Borders (MSF) rescue ship uncovered a devastating scene. On Friday, the MSF vessel recovered the bodies of 11 migrants in the same Mediterranean area and rescued over 160 people from perilous…
