By Abiola Olawale The African Union (AU) has taken a bold step towards strengthening its governance, peace, and security frameworks following the conclusion of a high-level review meeting held in Nairobi, Kenya, from September 1-5, 2025. The panel was chaired by former South African Deputy President Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka and included eminent Scholar-Diplomat and former Nigerian…
US President Donald Trump has accused Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping of conspiring against the US with the leaders of Russia and North Korea. Trump's comments came as China hosted world leaders at its largest-ever Victory Day parade in Beijing on Wednesday - a showcase of China's military might. In a post on Truth Social, Trump…
Says, Steps ongoing to address Challenges. By Obinna Uballa The Ministry of Foreign Affiars of Nigeria has said that Nigerian embassies and consulates across the globe are facing severe financial distress, with unpaid staff salaries, mounting debts, and disruptive diplomatic operations. In a statement released on Monday by Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa,…
Chinese President Xi Jinping started on Monday a summit attended by more than 20 world leaders including Russia’s Vladimir Putin and India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Leaders from the ten Shanghai Cooperation Organisation countries posed for a group photo on a red carpet, and Xi, Putin and Modi were seen chatting on live footage. Addressing…
By Obinna Uballa The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has clinched two major international honours for a video showcasing President Akinwumi Adesina’s commitment to gender equality across Africa, a statement from the Bank said. The 75-second clip, titled African Development Bank President Akinwumi Adesina honored as UN Women #HeForShe champion, won Bronze at the 46th…
By Obinna Uballa Core inflation in the United States rose to 2.9% in July, marking its highest level since February and signaling that tariffs are filtering through the economy, according to Commerce Department data released Friday.n The personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index, the measure closely watched by the Federal Reserve Bank, showed core prices,…
By Obinna Uballa Carbon finance project developer TASC has been announced as the diamond sponsor of the inaugural Carbon Markets Africa Summit, scheduled for October 22–23 in Johannesburg, South Africa. The event, according to the organizers, is expected to bring together stakeholders from across the carbon markets sector, including regulators, project developers, investors, and international…
