U.S., Caribbean Deepen Alliance to Disrupt Illicit Firearms Flow
U.S. and UAE Strengthen Economic Ties at 11th Policy Dialogue
Abu Dhabi, January 27, 2026 – The United States and the United Arab Emirates convened their 11th Economic Policy Dialogue in Abu Dhabi on January 15, underscoring the enduring strength of bilateral trade, investment, and technological collaboration between the two nations. The dialogue was co-chaired by Saeed Mubarak Al Hajeri, Minister of State at […]
U.S. Withdrawal from WHO Raises Global Health Concerns
The World Health Organization (WHO) has expressed regret over a formal notification from the United States signaling its withdrawal from the agency, warning that the move could undermine global health security at a critical time. As a founding member of WHO, the United States has played a significant role in several of the organization’s most […]
Food Security: UN Warns of Hunger and Displacement
https://www.dailynewsegypt. As world leaders converge in Davos for the 2026 World Economic Forum, Food security was a major issue as UN agencies are reframing global hunger and displacement as issues that now sit squarely at the heart of economic and market stability. issues around food security, once treated primarily as a humanitarian concern is increasingly […]
China–Tanzania Talks Strengthen Trade, Infrastructure, and Diplomatic Cooperation
Tanzania and China have reaffirmed six decades of diplomatic ties, pledging closer cooperation in trade, infrastructure, and multilateral engagement during a two-day ministerial meeting in Dar es Salaam China and Tanzania have agreed to expand political, economic, and security cooperation following bilateral talks held in Dar es Salaam from 9–10 January 2026. The meeting brought […]
AU Reacts to U.S. Decision to Halt Funding for Key Multilateral Institutions
The Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has reacted to a recent directive by the United States Government to withdraw participation and suspend funding to several United Nations bodies and selected international organisations. The decision, issued via a Presidential Memorandum, represents one of the most significant shifts in U.S. […]
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 […]
