The United States urges Syria's government and Kurdish authorities to return to dialogue following deadly clashes in Aleppo that killed 21 and displaced thousands. Read the latest developments.
Pope Leo XIV warns diplomacy is being replaced by force, criticises US actions in Venezuela and calls for safeguarding human rights. Read his full New Year's message.
The UN Security Council is deeply divided after the U.S. military captured Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro. Read the latest on the emergency session and global reaction.
Global leaders condemn the US airstrike & arrest of Venezuela's President Maduro as a breach of international law & sovereignty. ECOWAS, EU, China, Russia react.
NGA's DG, Ahmed Bashir Sodangi, highlights 2025's transformative year for Nigeria's art, focusing on national collection, cultural diplomacy, and economic growth. Discover the strategic vision for 2026.
President Zelensky details a 20-point US-led draft to end the Ukraine war. While some concessions were won, major hurdles on territory, NATO, and a referendum remain. Read the full analysis.
Former Information Minister Lai Mohammed stuns Nigerians by revealing the Senegalese origin of Jollof rice and its initial purpose as prison food. Read the full story and reactions.
Pastor Chukwuemeka Odumeje made a surprise appearance at Flavour's Flytime Fest concert in Lagos, performing their collaborative song 'War Ready'. The unexpected moment became the talk of the event.
A US congressional delegation in Abuja clarifies that Nigeria's CPC designation aims to drive security and religious freedom reforms through diplomacy, not military action. Read the full details.
China imposes duties up to 42.7% on EU dairy, escalating a trade spat. EU calls the move unjustified. Get the latest on this economic clash.
A fierce price war erupts in Nigeria's fuel market as Dangote Refinery's free delivery forces stations to cut petrol prices by up to N100 per litre. Discover how this battle benefits consumers.
Explore how China's secretive rare earth mining in Jiangxi fuels global tech and defense, shaping trade wars and forcing EU and US to seek alternatives. Discover the strategic power buried in red soil.
Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev travels to Miami for Ukraine war negotiations mediated by Trump's team. Talks proceed as Russia claims new gains and Odesa attack toll rises. Read the latest.
President Zelensky says Washington proposed direct Ukraine-Russia talks in Miami for the first time in six months. Get the latest on the war and peace efforts.
Russian President Vladimir Putin, in his marathon press conference, demanded 'respect' from the West and listed battlefield gains. This follows a new $105bn EU loan to Ukraine. Read the full analysis.
Speaker Abbas, Chief of Staff Gbajabiamila, and CoSPAL's Oyewole champion parliamentary diplomacy as a key tool for conflict prevention and democratic growth in Africa at the Rabat assembly. Discover their strategic vision.
Nollywood star Lateef Adedimeji has unveiled his multi-billion-naira film village in Ekiti State, joining an exclusive club of actors with private production hubs. Governor Oyebanji commissioned the project.
Russian President Vladimir Putin dismisses diplomatic compromise, threatening to take Ukrainian territory by force despite Trump's peace push. Full analysis of the escalating crisis.
Kogi Governor Ahmed Ododo announces recovery of major arms cache in joint security operation. He vows total war on terror following meeting with President Tinubu. Read details.
Arctic Snowplows, a Canadian manufacturer, faces uncertain times as US tariffs add $500 to its products, driving away American customers. Discover the impact of the trade war.
Despite severe economic crisis and Israeli restrictions, Jerusalem stone quarries in the West Bank remain a vital lifeline, employing thousands and facing an uncertain future. Discover the resilience and challenges.
China's retail sales grew at the slowest pace in nearly three years in November, data shows. Weak domestic demand contrasts with strong exports, highlighting economic challenges. Read the full analysis.
Botswana investigates claims two citizens, 19 & 20, were lured into Russia's war in Ukraine via a fake military training scheme. Government urges youth vigilance against suspicious offers.
A new documentary premiering in London demands public recognition and restitution for the 1967 Asaba Massacre, one of the Nigerian Civil War's darkest chapters. Learn the untold story.
Russian overnight attacks with 704 drones & missiles target Ukraine's energy grid & railways, leaving thousands without heat & water. Details on the strikes and ongoing US peace talks.
US and Ukrainian officials hold third day of talks in Miami. Both sides agree any real progress depends on Russia's readiness for peace. Read the latest on the diplomatic push.
The French Embassy launches a landmark gender equality initiative in Nigeria, co-created with local CSOs, achieving a 4.3 Social Return on Investment. Discover how this model project works.
Russian President Vladimir Putin vows to take Donbas as Ukraine prepares for new US peace talks. Get the latest on the conflict and diplomatic efforts.
Yasser Abu Shabab, head of the Israeli-supported Popular Forces militia in Gaza, has been killed. His death marks a major setback for Israel's strategy to reshape the territory's political landscape post-war.
Eritreans in Asmara fear a new conflict with Ethiopia, recalling the horrors of past wars. Civilians speak of forced conscription and fleeing youth. Read the full report.