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Ngugi Wa Thiong’o passed, a page closed
By Is’haq Modibbo Kawu kawumodibbo@yahoo.com I woke up on Thursday, May 29th, 2025, to a tribute to Ngugi wa Thiong’o, written by my California-based friend, Adeyombo Aderinto. That tribute alerted me to the passing of that giant of African...

African Lion Sharpens Skills in Complex, Multidomain Operations
High above Morocco’s Kenitra Air Base, Moroccan and United States military medical teams tended to a wounded Soldier on a Moroccan C-130H Hercules transport aircraft. The teams had evacuated the Soldier and worked to stabilize him before...

Central Asia gets closer to Africa through Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan is bringing Central Asia closer to Africa. Among the recent visits was that of the President of Rwanda Paul Kagame. It was his second visit to Kazakhstan, with the first in 2015. “Our two countries are good friends and partners, and we...

TINUBU AND NIGERIA’S FOREIGN POLICY
Nigeria’s foreign policy is defined by the country’s development aspirations, peace and security, contends SOLA ENIKANOLAIYE The Administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu celebrated two years in office on 29th May 2025. It is important that...

Abuja Seeks Investors for $25 Billion Morocco-Nigeria Gas Pipeline Project
Doha – Nigeria’s government is actively courting international investors for the $25 billion Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline project, a key infrastructure initiative to supply natural gas to European markets. According to Nigerian media, Vice...

30th Anniversary Baku Energy Forum kicks off at Baku Convention Center
The 30th edition of the Baku Energy Forum kicked off on June 3 at the Baku Convention Center, bringing together leading industry figures for strategic dialogue and exchange of ideas, APA reports. As an integral part of Baku Energy Week, the Forum...

Africans are Paying Huge Costs for Rejected Visa Applications
Of the 13 countries that faced a 40 percent or higher rate of Schengen visa rejections in 2024, nine were African countries. That’s a slight increase from the previous year, when seven African countries hit or surpassed the 40 percent rejection...

Kazakhstan Eyes Stronger Ties with African Nations, Develops Dedicated Strategy
ASTANA – While distant partners on a global map, Kazakhstan and African nations are drawing closer together. With several high-level visits in recent years, both sides are eager to maintain the momentum. Photo credit: AIF Growing high-level visits...

EDITORIAL: ECOWAS at 50: Charting a compass for sturdier integration
West African leaders converged on Lagos on 28 May, to commemorate the golden jubilee of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). It was deeply introspective, and invariably a compass for the community’s trajectory, in its efforts...

30th Baku Energy Forum opens with global reach and record speakers
The 30th Jubilee Baku Energy Forum has officially begun, drawing broad international participation and setting a new benchmark for the scale of engagement, Azernews reports. This year’s forum includes representatives from a wide range of...

Interrogating two years of Nigeria’s foreign policy under Tinubu
BY SOLA ENIKANOLAIYE The administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR celebrated two years in office a few days ago on Thursday, 29th May 2025. It is important that one pauses to take an insider look at the journey so far, as well as chart...

Interrogating two years of Nigeria’s foreign policy under President Tinubu
By Sola Enikanolaiye The Administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR celebrated two years in office a few days ago on Thursday, 29th May 2025. It is important that one pauses to take an insider look at the journey so far, as well as chart...

Two years of Nigeria’s foreign policy under the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu: An informed commentary
By AMBASSADOR ‘SOLA ENIKANOLAIYE The Administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR celebrated two years in office a few days ago on Thursday, 29th May 2025. It is important that one pauses to take an insider look at the journey so far, as...

Two years of Nigeria’s foreign policy under President Bola Tinubu: An informed commentary
The Administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR celebrated two years in office a few days ago on Thursday, 29th May 2025. It is important that one pauses to take an insider look at the journey so far, as well as chart the course for the...

Two years of Nigeria’s foreign policy under Tinubu’s administration: An informed commentary, by Sola Enikanolaiye
The Administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR celebrated two years in office a few days ago on Thursday, 29th May 2025. It is important that one pauses to take an insider look at the journey so far, as well as chart the course for the...

PRESS RELEASE: Two Years Of Nigeria’s Foreign Policy Under The Administration Of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu: An Informed Commentary
June 02, (THEWILL) – The Administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, celebrated two years in office a few days ago on Thursday, 29th May 2025. It is important that one pauses to take an insider look at the journey so far, as well as chart...

Tinubu: Two years of Nigeria’s foreign
COMMENTARY By AMBASSADOR ‘SOLA ENIKANOLAIYE The Administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR celebrated two years in office a few days ago on Thursday, 29th May 2025. It is important that one pauses to take an insider look at the journey so...
Unlock potential of cashew value chain
The Bono Regional Minister, Joseph Addae-Akwaboah, has challenged stakeholders in Africa’s cashew industry to develop innovative strategies to unlock the full potential of the cashew value chain. He said the time was ripe for Africa to shift...

Ngugi Wa Thiongo passed, a page closed
I woke up on Thursday, May 29th, 2025, to a tribute to Ngugi wa Thiong’o, written by my California-based friend, Adeyombo Aderinto. That tribute alerted me to the passing of that giant of African writing; certainly, one of the greatest names in...

EBID and ATIDI partner up to support economic activity in the West African sub-region
Sierra Leone Telegraph: 01 June 2025: The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID), the African Trade & Investment Development Insurance (ATIDI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening support for the...