U.S., Côte d’Ivoire Sign $937 Million Global Health Pact to Boost Disease Prevention and Self-Reliance
The United States and Côte d’Ivoire have signed a landmark five-year bilateral health cooperation agreement valued at $937 million, marking a major shift in U.S. global health policy toward country ownership, co-investment, and accountability. The agreement, formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on December 30, aligns with Washington’s America First Global Health Strategy, which […]
Gender-Based Violence and Why Reporting Remains Low: A Global, Regional, and Nigerian Perspective
Gender Based Violence (GBV) affects people of all genders, yet women and girls remain disproportionately targeted. It includes physical, sexual, psychological, and economic abuse or threats of such abuse driven by unequal power relations. Worldwide estimates highlight pervasive experiences of Intimate Partner Violence and other forms of abuse, yet only a small fraction of […]
U.S. Imposes Visa Restrictions Over Religious Freedom Violations in Nigeria
The United States Government has announced a new policy imposing visa restrictions on individuals implicated in religious freedom violations in Nigeria and other affected countries. This development follows rising concerns over mass killings and targeted violence against Christian communities by radical Islamic terrorists, Fulani ethnic militias, and other violent groups. According to the U.S. State […]
U.S. and U.K. Reach Agreement in Principle on Pharmaceutical Pricing Under New Economic Prosperity Deal
The United States and the United Kingdom have reached an agreement in principle on pharmaceutical pricing, a development officials say will correct long-standing cost imbalances and strengthen bilateral cooperation in life-sciences investment. The announcement was made jointly by the U.S. Department of Commerce, the Office of the United States Trade Representative, and the Department of […]
US–South Africa Relations Hit New Low Over G20 Dispute
President Cyril Ramaphosa has described as “regrettable” the announcement by US President Donald Trump that South Africa will not be welcomed to the 2026 G20 Summit scheduled to take place in Miami, Florida. Trump made the declaration on social media, claiming that South Africa refused to hand over the G20 presidency directly to a US […]
US Suspends Afghan Immigration Processing After DC Shooting, Raising Global Questions on Refugee Policy
The United States has halted all immigration processing for Afghan nationals following the identification of an Afghan asylum seeker as the suspected gunman in an ambush-style shooting that critically injured two National Guard members in Washington, DC. US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced the suspension in a post on X, stating that all immigration […]
“From COP30 to Conflict Zones: UN Highlights Climate Urgency and Mounting Global Humanitarian Needs”
At Monday’s daily press briefing, Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General, briefed journalists on key global developments — from the ongoing COP30 climate summit in Brazil to humanitarian situations in Gaza, Sudan, Ukraine, and the Philippines. Climate Action: UN Calls for a Decade of Acceleration at COP30 Speaking at the opening of the […]
U.S. and Uzbekistan Announce Multi-Billion Dollar Trade and Investment Deals
The United States and Uzbekistan have taken major steps to deepen their economic and diplomatic ties, following new agreements that promise billions of dollars in trade and investment between the two nations. During a meeting held in Washington on November 6, President Donald J. Trump and Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev announced landmark deals aimed at […]
China Warns Against Foreign Interference, Backs Nigeria Amid US Military Threat
The Chinese government has called on the international community to respect Nigeria’s sovereignty, following reports of a U.S. threat of possible military action against the West African nation. Speaking at a press briefing on Tuesday in Beijing, Mao Ning, Spokesperson for China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, reaffirmed China’s strong support for President Bola Tinubu’s administration, […]
Democrats Secure Key Wins in U.S. Local Elections
Washington, United States — The Democratic Party recorded significant victories across the United States on Tuesday in a series of closely watched local elections, widely regarded as the first major electoral assessment of President Donald Trump’s second term. In New York City, state assemblyman Zohran Mamdani was projected to win the mayoral race, according to […]
