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Trump’s proposed $4bn Israel aid cutoff raises questions over US commitment, Congress and defence interests

US President Donald Trump’s announcement that Washington will end its annual military assistance to Israel has raised questions about the future of one of...

Keisha Lance Bottoms Makes History as First Black Woman Elected US Governor, Deals Major Blow to Republicans

Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms has made American political history after defeating Republican businessman Rick Jackson in Georgia’s gubernatorial election, becoming the first Black woman...

Trump Agrees to Visa for Mother of Slain Ghanaian Teen as Ghana Demands Justice in New York

United States President Donald Trump has agreed to facilitate an immediate visa for the Ghanaian mother of 15-year-old Javits Frimpong, who was fatally shot...

After Brexit, Britain Faces Celexit

By Iliyasu Gadu Last week Monday September 14, 2026, a significant and unprecedented event occurred in Britain when for the first time in British history,...

Change of Plans: Shettima Now to Lead Nigeria’s Delegation to 81st UN General Assembly

Vice President Kashim Shettima will lead Nigeria’s delegation to the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, United States,...

Six Nigerians Extradited From South Africa to U.S. Over $6m Romance Scam

Six Nigerian nationals accused of belonging to the Black Axe organised-crime network have been extradited from South Africa to the United States to face charges arising from an alleged international romance-scam operation that prosecutors say defrauded...

NICASA Condemns Killing of Nigerian Bishop in South Africa, Demands Justice

The Nigerian Citizens Association South Africa (NICASA) has condemned the killing of 58-year-old Nigerian cleric, Bishop Taiwo Michael Fakunle, in Johannesburg and called for...

UN Map Vote Puts Africa’s Representation on the Global Agenda, But What Does it Achieve?

The United Nations has backed an African-led campaign to change how the world is visually represented on maps, in a vote that is less...

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer Resigns Amid Labour Revolt

British Prime Minister and Labour Party leader Keir Starmer has announced his resignation after a prolonged internal crisis that eroded support within the governing...

Trump Orders Attack on Terrorists After Christians in Nigeria

United States President Donald Trump directed the Pentagon to prioritize the protection of Christians targeted by ISIS-linked terrorists in Nigeria, U.S. Secretary of War...

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