Israel on Thursday reaffirmed its commitment to support the Nigeria-Israel Business Forum (NIBF) initiative to further…
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UN envoy laments slow progress in Somalia’s electoral process
UN envoy, James Swan, has lamented slow progress in Somalia’s electoral process, calling for increase participation…
Xi Jinping calls for cooperation as video conference with Biden begins
U.S. President, Joe Biden and Chinese leader, Xi Jinping, kicked off a hotly anticipated video conference…
9 students killed after canoes capsize in Ghana
Nine junior high school students drowned on Friday after two canoes capsized on a river in…
3.21 tonnes of cannabis seized in central Morocco
The Moroccan police on Saturday seized 3.21 tonnes of cannabis near the city of Guelmim. During…
Europe hits highest weekly COVID-19 cases since pandemic began – WHO
Almost two million cases of COVID-19 were reported in Europe last week, the most in a…
UN chief extends condolences to Sierra Leone over tragic accident
UN Secretary General António Guterres has extended his deep condolences to the people and government of…
UN Security Council supports Obasanjo’s, AU’s roles in troubled Ethiopia
The UN Security Council has expressed support for Nigeria’s former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, for his role…
Analysis: Sudan’s military leaders face isolation after coup
Sudan’s military leadership could face isolation at home and abroad if it tries to tighten its…
Sudan protests: UN chief asks military to show restraint
UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, has urged the military to show restraint and not to create any…
UN Security Council meets behind closed doors over detained Sudan leaders
UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Tuesday renewed his call for the immediate release of all those…
UN chief condemns military coup in Sudan
UN Secretary-General, António Guterres on Monday condemned the “ongoing military coup” in Sudan, saying Prime Minister…
EU leaders endorse temporary measures to manage energy crisis
The leaders of the European Union (EU) member states have endorsed a package of measures to…
British lawmaker David Amess, stabbed to death
A British lawmaker was stabbed to death on Friday in a church by a man…
Former President Bill Clinton hospitalized
Former President Bill Clinton was admitted to the University of California Irvine Medical Center’s intensive…
Norwegian Prime Minister, Solberg, resigns
Following Norway’s Prime Minister Erna Solberg defeat in the parliamentary election a month ago, she has…
Tunisia unveils new govt but with no sign of end to crisis
Tunisia’s president unveiled a new government on Monday, but gave no hint when he would relinquish…
Iraqi forces capture senior Islamic State leader, says PM
Iraqi security forces have captured a senior member of the Islamic State group who was a…
Biden, Xi plan U.S.-China virtual summit before year’s end – Official
The United States and China have agreed in principle for their presidents to hold a virtual…
UN chief commends ‘remarkable achievements’ in Sudan
UN Secretary-General António Guterres, on Thursday recognised the “remarkable achievements and resilience of the Sudanese people,…
Man pelts Macron with egg during restaurant fair visit
A man pelted French President Emmanuel Macron with an egg while he was visiting a…
No indication Iran wants to return to nuclear deal talks — US
The United States said Thursday that Iran has given no hint that it wants to…
US trains NAF in military operations, civilian protection
The United States Defence Institute of International Legal Studies has organised training sessions for the…
Six die In Russia plane crash
All six crew members on board a Russian transport plane died when it crashed earlier…
Taliban requests to address UN General Assembly in New York
The Taliban’s Foreign Minster Amir Khan Muttaqi made a request in a letter to the…
Brazil’s health minister tests positive for COVID-19 at UN General Assembly
Brazil’s Health Minister Marcelo Queiroga tested positive for Covid-19 Tuesday after attending the UN General Assembly…
At U.N., Biden promises ‘relentless diplomacy,’ defense of democracy
U.S. President Joe Biden mapped out a new era of vigorous competition without cold war…
EU condemns ‘intimidation’ ahead of Russian parliamentary election
The European Union denounced Monday what it said was a climate of intimidation in the run…
US to end travel bans for vaccinated passengers
The United States announced Monday it will lift Covid travel bans on all air passengers…
Boxer Manny Pacquiao to run for Philippine president in 2022
Philippine boxer-turned-politician Manny Pacquiao declared Sunday he will run for president in 2022, ending months…