Global peace advocate Steve Killelea met with Conflict Research Network West Africa in Abuja to advance practical pathways for sustainable peace in Nigeria and West Africa, focusing on data-driven and community-driven approaches.
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The Pentagon reveals it seized an Iranian-flagged vessel in the Gulf of Oman carrying chemicals from China intended for ballistic missile production, escalating tensions with Iran and potentially straining US-China relations.
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Spain has formally requested the European Union to review and potentially suspend its Association Agreement with Israel, citing alleged breaches of international law and human rights in Gaza.
US Congresswoman Kimberly Daniels alleges Nigerian Defense Minister Bello Matawalle attempted to bribe an American official to suppress UN-WCD report on Christian killings in Nigeria's north.
A viral claim alleging former President Donald Trump tried to use nuclear codes has spread online, but no credible evidence supports it. Officials dismiss the story, citing strict nuclear protocols.
Nigeria's UN Ambassador Jimoh Ibrahim states President Tinubu is focused on addressing long-standing grievances driving insecurity, while highlighting economic reforms and advocating for an African UN Security Council seat.
U.S. forces intercepted an Iran-linked cargo vessel in the Gulf of Oman carrying a mysterious 'gift from China,' while President Trump signaled he won't extend the ceasefire with Tehran ahead of negotiations.
A US lawmaker alleges Nigeria's Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, attempted to bribe a US official to cover up a UN report on Christian genocide in Nigeria, sparking international controversy.
A Nigerian man has called for justice after a fellow citizen from Enugu State was allegedly beaten to death by South African police officers, with claims of a cover-up involving handcuffs and false jogging story.
Nigeria's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Jimoh Ibrahim, has formally presented his letters of credence to Secretary-General António Guterres, officially commencing his diplomatic duties at the global body.
A senior US delegation met with Cuban officials in Havana as the Trump administration intensifies economic pressure and warns of military options while demanding sweeping reforms.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shares a deeply emotional message honoring his brother Yoni, who died in the 1976 Operation Entebbe, reflecting on his legacy and personal grief.
Former US President Donald Trump states that recovering enriched uranium from Iran after strikes will be a long and difficult process, referring to Operation Midnight Hammer.
Nigeria's new UN Permanent Representative Jimoh Ibrahim states President Bola Tinubu is focused on resolving long-standing grievances fueling insecurity in Nigeria and the Sahel region, while renewing multilateral engagement.
The United States and Iran have both declared readiness for war as negotiations remain in limbo, with the ceasefire deadline approaching. Tensions escalate over port blockades and vessel seizures, threatening global oil shipments through the Strait of Hor
Hungary's incoming Prime Minister Peter Magyar pledges to keep the country in the International Criminal Court, reversing Viktor Orban's withdrawal plan, which could lead to Netanyahu's arrest if he enters Hungarian territory.
Pope Leo XIV, drawing from St. Augustine and the Beatitudes, advocates for peace as justice and self-conquest, condemning the Iran war. President Trump dismisses him as weak, sparking a debate on morality in politics.
Former Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu proposes a comprehensive regional security architecture to address multiple Middle East conflicts simultaneously, including the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's nuclear program, and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
The African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation advocates for justice and diplomacy to address the humanitarian crisis in Palestine and broader Middle East tensions.
A BBC investigation exposes how British soldiers in Kenya fathered and abandoned children over decades, leaving a legacy of identity struggles and poverty for generations.
The United States Mission in Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening bilateral ties, highlighting cooperation in security, trade, health, education, and culture through initiatives like the U.S.-Nigeria Commercial and Investment Partnership
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasizes exploring diplomatic avenues with the U.S. while calling vigilance an undeniable necessity, as a ceasefire nears expiration and tensions persist in the Strait of Hormuz.
US President Donald Trump has announced that a deal with Iran will be signed today, April 20, 2026, in Islamabad, Pakistan, with Vice President Vance leading the US delegation for second-round talks.
The Trump administration has identified security, trade, health, and education as fundamental pillars strengthening diplomatic and economic relations between the United States and Nigeria.
The Israeli military has initiated an investigation after a soldier was photographed destroying a statue of Jesus in southern Lebanon, sparking widespread outrage over the desecration of a Christian religious symbol.
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President Donald Trump confirms US Navy fired missile at Iranian-flagged cargo ship TOUSKA in Gulf of Oman, seizing vessel after crew refused orders to stop. Conflict resumes despite recent ceasefire talks.
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Tensions escalate as Iran fires drones toward US naval vessels in retaliation for America's seizure of an Iranian cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman, threatening global oil routes.
The Israel Defense Forces confirms an investigation after a soldier was photographed smashing a statue of Jesus Christ in southern Lebanon, sparking global outrage and condemnation.
Tensions escalate as the US Navy captures an Iranian-flagged cargo vessel, the Touska, in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran condemns the act as 'armed piracy' and vows retaliation, while global oil flows are disrupted amid ongoing diplomatic efforts.
A viral video shows an Israeli soldier destroying a Jesus Christ statue in southern Lebanon, sparking international condemnation and an investigation.