G20, UN Security Council: Africa’s Diplomatic Agenda
By Seleman Yusuph Kitenge On September 9th, the African Union marked its founding anniversary, but this year’s celebration came bearing an unexpected and delightful surprise for most Africans: a permanent seat at the G20, courtesy of its continental representation. For years, the African Union, representing 55 countries, tirelessly championed its bid for a permanent seat […]
US condemns sexual violence in Sudan
The United States strongly condemns pervasive conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV) in Sudan, which credible sources including victims have attributed to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and their allied militias. The numerous reports of rape, gang rape, and other forms of gender-based violence against women and girls in West Darfur and other areas are deeply disturbing. […]
Is peace journalism risking truth in reporting?
At the Peace Journalism and Consolidation of Democracy dialogue held in two Cities in Nigeria – Abuja and Enugu, top editors, reporters, and politicians explored the contours of journalism practice in the face of a country mired in conflict and recriminations. Former National President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists and Senior Special Assistant to […]
Historic Trump indictment in New York
NEW YORK (TSN) — Donald Trump has been indicted by a Manhattan grand jury, prosecutors and defense lawyers said Thursday, making him the first former U.S. president to face a criminal charge and jolting his bid to retake the White House next year. The charges remained under seal late Thursday, but the investigation centered on […]
US Secretary of State meets Ethiopian PM
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed today to discuss a range of issues critical to the U.S.-Ethiopia relationship. During the meeting, Secretary Blinken and Prime Minister Abiy discussed the significant progress in implementing the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement following the silencing of the guns in northern Ethiopia. This […]
United States hails Nigerians on election outcome
The United States is praising Nigerians for the successful conduct of the February 25th presidential polls that was marred by irregularities. A statement by the Spokesman of the State Department, Ned Price, commended the active participation of civil society and the media for advancing electoral norms and political discourse on issues of importance to citizens. […]
2023: Nigeria’s Obama Moment?
By Uchenna Ekwo When the late Ted Kennedy, the influential Democratic US Senator from Massachusetts endorsed the relatively unknown and young Barack Obama over a superior name brand – Hillary Clinton, he changed the course of the 2008 US presidential election. In his fiery speech that late January, 2008 at the American University, Kennedy said […]