THE United States (U.S.) Government says it has provided the World Food Programme (WFP) with the sum of 32.5 million dollars to support its food and nutrition programme in Nigeria. This is contained in a statement issued by Aishah Gambari of the U.S. Embassy in Abuja, on Wednesday. It explained that …
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has said he is willing to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, but only if the meeting is adequately prepared and has the potential for meaningful outcomes. Putin made the remarks during a press conference in Beijing on Wednesday, at the conclusion of his four-day state …
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RWANDA has confirmed the arrival of the first migrants sent from the United States under a new deportation arrangement that has already drawn international scrutiny. Government spokesperson Yolande Makolo said on Thursday that seven vetted individuals had landed in Kigali in mid-August, the initial group in what could eventually be hundreds of …
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THE United States has reset its relations with West Africa’s military rulers, offering security assistance against jihadist insurgents in exchange for access to the region’s lucrative mineral reserves, analysts say. The policy reversal follows President Donald Trump’s return to the White House, marking a clear break from Joe Biden’s decision …
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MAURITIUS has retained its position as Africa’s best-governed country, with Rwanda and Botswana close behind, according to the 2025 Chandler Good Government Index (CGGI). While the continent continues to lag behind other regions, researchers say the latest findings point to encouraging signs of progress. The results were unveiled at the CGGI’s regional launch …
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THE navies of Russia and China carried out their first-ever joint patrol in the Pacific region, as per a media report on Wednesday. “The joint patrol was launched in early August, after the Russian-Chinese drills Maritime Interaction 2025 had concluded in the Sea of Japan,” the state-run TASS news agency …
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The Chief of the Army Staff, General Upendra Dwivedi, is on a visit to Algeria, bolstering the defence ties between the two nations. The aim of the Army Chief’s visit is to strengthen ties, reinforce defence and security engagement between India and Algeria. COAS visited the Cherchell Military Academy, Algeria’s …
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THE White House has dismissed Susan Monarez as director of the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) after she refused to resign in a dispute over vaccine policy, with her removal sparking turmoil and further resignations among senior health officials. Monarez, confirmed by the Senate only last month, reportedly …
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US special presidential envoy Steve Witkoff has said Washington hopes to see the war in Ukraine resolved by the end of 2025, pointing to Moscow’s “peace proposal on the table” and ongoing talks with both Russian and Ukrainian representatives. Speaking during a cabinet meeting with President Donald Trump on Tuesday, …
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The government of Australia has announced the expulsion of Iran’s ambassador after accusing the country of being behind anti-semitic attacks in Melbourne and Sydney. It is the first time Australia has expelled an ambassador since World War II. Intelligence services reached a “deeply disturbing conclusion” that Iran directed at least …
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