Paris Climate Accord: World could move on without the US, says top diplomat
As the incoming administration in the United States takes shape, the country’s expected withdrawal from the Paris Climate accord is all but certain going by the electoral promises of President-elect Donald Trump. But the outgoing US Ambassador to the United Nations, Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield says that as difficult as the prospect of US withdrawal may […]
Jonathan Doctrine: “Eschew violence, embrace peace in elections”
Ahead of the local government election Saturday October 5, 2024, in Nigeria’s oil-rich Rivers State, former President Goodluck Jonathan has invoked his popular doctrine to eschew violence in the conduct of the polls. Jonathan, the first Nigerian incumbent leader to surrender power to the opposition in 2015 noted that elections were the cornerstone of democracy […]
Trump,Harris ignore Africa during debate
By Uchenna Ekwo With all the hype about the September 10, 2024 presidential debate held at the National Constitution Center, Philadelphia neither Trump’s nor Harris’ policies towards Africa came up for discussion. The debate moderators – David Muir and Linsey Davis of ABC News and the political pundits were also complicit in ignoring a mere […]
Vice President speaks at leadership conference
By Uchenna Ekwo Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima Mustapha, GCON will headline the inaugural Executive Leadership Education scheduled to take place on August 26-30, 2024, at the University Ibadan, Oyo State. A message from the Special Adviser on Political Matters to the President, Office of the Vice President, Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed confirmed Vice President’s acceptance […]
UK, US condemn human rights abuse in Burkina Faso
A report from Human Rights Watch has provided details of the execution of at least 223 civilians, including 56 children, in the villages of Nondin and Soro in Burkina Faso’s Yatenga province. Reacting to the report, the governments of the United States and the United Kingdom blamed the massacres of civilians on the Burkinabe military […]
Africa Growth Opportunity Act Forum takes off in South Africa
US Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken has emphasized the importance of partnership between the United States and African countries to achieve economic growth in the continent. Addressing government, private sector, and civil society leaders at the Africa Growth Opportunity Act (AGOA) forum in South Africa, Blinken noted that the core of the United States strategy […]
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. […]
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 […]