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Niger quits International Group of French-Speaking Nations
Junta-led Niger, which has cut ties with its former colonial ruler France, announced on Monday, March 17, that it is withdrawing from the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie (OIF), a global body of French-speaking nations similar to the Commonwealth. “The Nigerien government has independently decided to withdraw Niger from the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie,” the country’s foreign ministry stated.…
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Rwanda cuts diplomatic ties with Belgium over ‘neo-colonial delusions’
Rwanda has severed diplomatic ties with Belgium, accusing the European nation of consistently undermining it during the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo). The Rwandan government has given Belgian diplomats 48 hours to leave the country. Brussels has been at the forefront of calls for European nations to impose sanctions on Rwanda over its alleged support…
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PHOTO NEWS: Ruto confers Kenya’s highest national honour on AfDB President, Akinwumi Adesina
President Williams Ruto of Kenya has conferred his country’s highest national honour of Africa Development Bank President, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina in Nairobi. The event took place in the presence of the wife of the AfDB President and senior officials of the Kenyan government. AfDB Director of Communications, Dr. Victor Oladokun shared the images on his social media platforms and wrote:…
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Picasso masterpieces go on display for the first time in Iran after decades hidden away in a vault
More than two dozen masterpieces by Pablo Picasso, hidden away for over three decades, were unveiled to the public last week at the Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art (TMoCA). The exhibition features 26 iconic works spanning different periods of the Spanish painter and sculptor’s life, including Portrait of a Man, Cry of War, and Echo of Sorrow. Also on display…
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South Africa responds to U.S. expulsion of Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool
The South African presidency has expressed regret over the expulsion of its Ambassador to the U.S., Ebrahim Rasool. In a post on X, South Africa has called on all stakeholders to maintain diplomatic decorum in handling the matter and reiterated its commitment to a strong relationship with the U.S. The statement comes after the U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio…
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Trump considers travel ban on 43 countries, Nigeria not included
United States President Donald Trump is considering imposing a travel ban on nationals from 43 countries, according to an internal memo cited in a Reuters report. The memo categorizes the countries into three groups—red, orange, and yellow—based on the severity of restrictions. However, Nigeria, along with other African economic powerhouses like South Africa, Algeria, and Egypt, is not on the…
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US rejects ‘impractical’ Hamas demands as Gaza truce talks stall
Talks aimed at extending the Gaza ceasefire have failed to reach an agreement, as a Palestinian official told the BBC that negotiations in Qatar had hit a deadlock. The United States accused Hamas of making “entirely impractical” demands in response to a proposal by US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff. The plan sought to extend the first phase of the…
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US expels South African ambassador amid diplomatic tensions
The United States has expelled South Africa’s ambassador, Ebrahim Rasool, labeling him a “race-baiting politician who hates America.” US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the decision on X late Friday, stating that Rasool is “no longer welcome in our great country” due to his alleged hostility toward America and President Donald Trump. “We have nothing to discuss with him,…
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US, Russia hold ‘productive’ talks on Ukraine ceasefire
US President Donald Trump has described talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin over a proposed ceasefire in Ukraine as “good and productive.” The discussions took place in Moscow on Thursday between US envoy Steve Witkoff and Putin, with the Kremlin expressing “cautious optimism” about a potential peace process. Trump, in a post on Truth Social, said the talks provided “a…
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Germany secures historic spending deal for defence and infrastructure
Germany’s conservative leader, Friedrich Merz, has secured a landmark financial package aimed at boosting defence and infrastructure, ahead of a crucial parliamentary vote next Tuesday. Merz, who is poised to lead a government with the Social Democrats, has prioritized increased spending on military and infrastructure in response to global uncertainties. Following 10 hours of negotiations with the Greens, he declared…
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