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THE EU states are concerned that the Trump administration could stop supporting US-made weapons systems used by its NATO allies in Europe, reports said The US has been the sole weapons provider to the EU, accounting for two-thirds of the defence equipment imported by the EU member states in recent …

NIGERIA and Spain signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on political consultations in Madrid on Tuesday, strengthening bilateral ties between the two countries. Both countries also signed agreements to establish mechanisms for regular dialogue to advance areas of mutual interest and consolidate cooperation. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf …

Donald Trump on Monday described those attacking Tesla vehicles as “terrorists,” vowing that they would face serious consequences. Trump condemned the attacks during a cabinet meeting at the White House, where he praised Elon Musk for his contributions to the administration. The Tesla owner heads the Department of Government Efficiency, …

THE top diplomats from Japan, China and South Korea met in Tokyo on Saturday, seeking common ground on East Asian security and economic issues following escalating global uncertainty. Japanese Foreign Minister, Takeshi Iwaya said at the start of the meeting in Tokyo with Chinese Foreign Minister, Wang Yi and South …

NAMIBIA has marked another historic milestone with the election of Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila as the first woman Speaker of its National Assembly. According to The Namibian, the former prime minister secured the position in a parliamentary vote on Thursday, following the swearing-in of newly elected MPs. Kuugongelwa-Amadhila received 55 votes, defeating Landless …

TRAVEL between the UK and several African countries has been thrown into chaos following a massive fire at an electrical substation near London’s Heathrow Airport. The fire caused a widespread power outage on Friday, leading to hundreds of cancelled and delayed flights and leaving thousands of passengers stranded, including many travelling to …

U.S. Chief Justice John Roberts has criticised President Donald Trump and his supporters for advocating the impeachment of judges who have ruled against the administration. “For more than two centuries, it has been established that impeachment is not an appropriate response to disagreement concerning a judicial decision,” Roberts said. “The …

PAKISTAN’s high-level security meeting at the parliament has stressed the need for consensus and unified political commitment to curb the menace of terrorism. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said in a statement after meeting of the Parliamentary Committee on National Security, which was convened amid a surge in terrorist attacks …

NIGER’S military-led government has formally announced its withdrawal from the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie (OIF), deepening its rift with former colonial power France. The move, reported by AFP, follows a series of political realignments since the military coup in July 2023. In a statement released on Monday, March 17, Niger’s foreign ministry …

THE Trump administration is considering sweeping travel restrictions that could impact citizens from 43 countries, with 22 African nations reportedly on the list. The proposal follows an executive order signed by President Donald Trump on January 20, mandating stricter security vetting for foreign nationals entering the United States. According to a draft …