North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has directed officials to boost missile production and build new factories to meet military demands. This move comes amid closer ties with Russia and increased regional tensions. Read the full analysis.
Pope Leo XIV urges a worldwide 24-hour ceasefire for Christmas, expressing sadness over Russia's rejection. Read the latest on Ukraine conflict and diplomatic efforts.
A Russian-backed court in occupied Ukraine sentences Colombian Oscar Mauricio Blanco Lopez to 19 years for joining Ukraine's army. Read the full report on foreign fighters' fate.
New research reveals how illegal mining, weak governance, and community exclusion drive violence in North-Central and North-West Nigeria. Experts warn blanket bans may worsen the crisis. Discover the evidence-based solutions.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy reveals a new 20-point peace plan to end the war, seeks direct talks with Donald Trump. Key issues include Donbas sovereignty and a national referendum.
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.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky details a new US-backed 20-point plan to end the war with Russia, covering security, reconstruction, and EU membership. Read the full proposal.
As CAR holds pivotal elections, explore its journey from war to fragile peace, its economic struggles, and its bold bitcoin move. Get the full story here.
Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde publicly distances himself from President Tinubu's 2027 bid, recounting how Nyesom Wike undermined him. The PDP rift deepens. Full story inside.
Amazon reveals it blocked over 1,800 North Koreans from IT jobs, citing 'laptop farms' and sanctions evasion. Read the full report on this global cybersecurity threat.
A top Russian military official, Lt. Gen. Fanil Sarvarov, was killed in a car bombing in Moscow. Authorities are investigating, with potential Ukrainian involvement suggested. Read the latest details.
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.
Russia pledges expanded cooperation with Africa at Cairo ministerial conference. Trade exceeds $27bn, with focus on industrial growth, security, and education. Details inside.
A Russian court has ordered Austria's Raiffeisen Bank to pay nearly $400 million in compensation to a company linked to sanctioned oligarch Oleg Deripaska. The bank says it will appeal.
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.
A 15-year-old student in Russia, armed and wearing neo-Nazi slogans, stabbed a 10-year-old to death after a failed search for his teacher. Read the shocking details of the attack.
Explore the immersive Mara Mania exhibition at Alliance Française Lagos, documenting the city's dynamic underground music and dance movement. Open until Dec 20.
Former Jigawa Governor Sule Lamido hints at an alliance with an alternative party if PDP reconciliation fails. Loyalists, led by state chairman Babandi Ibrahim, seek a new political home amid national crisis.
Former Jigawa Governor Sule Lamido warns that the PDP must reconcile or seek alliances for 2027. He criticises defections and tribal politics. Read the full details.
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.
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.
Political aspirants from Kwara North Senatorial Zone have united to strategize for producing the state's next governor in 2027. They urge unity and commend traditional rulers from other zones for their support.
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.
SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son warns advanced AI could be 10,000 times smarter, making humans like fish. He met South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung, who tripled AI spending. Read the full story.
Peter Obi explains the African Democratic Congress coalition's instability, citing unresolved zoning and unsigned agreements. Get the full details on the 2027 election dynamics.
Russia's Ambassador to Nigeria details Moscow's multipolar world vision at Lagos forum, highlighting Nigeria's crucial role in regional stability and global influence. Read more.
Turkey's Energy Minister warns Russia and Ukraine against targeting energy facilities after Black Sea drone attacks. Disruption would hit global markets and daily lives. Read more.