U.S. Secretary of State Rubio Urges Qatar to Stay Engaged in Gaza Negotiations
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has called on Qatar to remain engaged in mediation efforts aimed at ending the Gaza conflict, stressing that a negotiated settlement remains Washington’s preferred path. Speaking to reporters ahead of his visit to Doha, Rubio said the U.S. values Qatar’s role as a key partner in past negotiations and […]
Burkina Faso Opens Its Doors to All Africans with Free Entry Visas
Burkina Faso has announced a major step toward continental unity, making entry free for all African nationals. Ouagadougou says visa fees are now waived for citizens across Africa, with only one requirement: visitors must complete an online application form and receive approval before traveling. Previously, a tourist visa to Burkina Faso cost nearly $100 (55,000 […]
AU and IGAD Welcome Quad’s Commitment to Sudan Peace Process
Addis Ababa & Djibouti, September 14, 2025 — The African Union Commission (AUC) and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) have expressed strong support for the Joint Statement issued by the Quad — comprising the Foreign Ministers of Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and the United States — regarding the ongoing conflict in […]
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio Reaffirms Israel Ties, Pushes for Immediate Hostage Release
During his visit to Jerusalem, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio restated Washington’s unwavering support for Israel, while urging for the swift release of 48 hostages still held by Hamas. “The President wants this conflict to end. He wants all the hostages out, all 48 of them, living and deceased — and he wants it […]
Ghana Receives 14 Deportees, Facilitates Return of Nigerians and Gambian
Ghana has received a group of 14 deportees, including 13 Nigerians and one Gambian, following an arrangement with the United States, President John Dramani Mahama confirmed at a press briefing. According to Mahama, the Nigerian deportees were immediately transported by bus to their home country, while Ghana continues to assist the Gambian national with onward […]
FG to Support Victims of Borgu Boat Mishap, Orders Nationwide Waterways Safety Campaign
The Federal Government has announced plans to support survivors and families of victims affected by Tuesday’s tragic boat mishap in Borgu, Niger State, which claimed 32 lives. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, said the government has directed the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to immediately collaborate with the Niger State Government […]
Recurring Boat Tragedies Expose Safety Gaps in Nigeria’s Riverine Communities
The recent boat accident in Niger State, which has claimed more than 60 lives, has once again exposed the recurring dangers of water transportation in Nigeria. The vessel, carrying over 100 passengers—mostly women and children—capsized on Tuesday near Gausawa community in Borgu Local Government Area after striking a submerged tree stump. Officials from the Niger […]
Burkina Faso Joins Regional Crackdown on LGBTQ+ Rights
Burkina Faso’s junta has moved to criminalise same-sex relationships, extending a growing trend of restrictive laws against LGBTQ+ communities in West Africa. The transitional parliament — a body of 71 members installed after two coups in 2022, unanimously passed the legislation. Justice Minister Edasso Rodrigue Bayala, speaking on state television, said offenders could face two […]
WHO: Over 1 Billion People Living With Mental Health Disorders
More than one billion people across the world are living with mental health disorders, according to a new report from the World Health Organization (WHO). The UN health agency says conditions such as anxiety and depression are widespread and place an enormous strain on individuals, families, and economies. The data, published in two new reports […]
UNICEF Warns of Sharp Decline in Global Education Funding, Millions of Children at Risk
NEW YORK, September 3, 2025 – The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has sounded the alarm over a looming global education crisis as steep funding cuts threaten to push an additional 6 million children out of school by the end of 2026, with about one-third of them in humanitarian settings. A new UNICEF analysis projects […]
