Security
Pacific Islands forum tackles climate change, Security amid regional power struggle
The Pacific Islands Forum has commenced its annual summit in the Solomon Islands, with climate change and security taking center stage amidst the ongoing battle for influence in the region between China and the United States. Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele emphasized the urgency for regional unity and action, stating, “If ever there was […]
Trump signals deeper security cooperation with Poland, warns Putin on Ukraine
United States President Donald Trump has indicated that the US could increase its military presence in Poland, a key Eastern European ally, as part of a broader effort to bolster security cooperation between the two nations. During a meeting with Polish President Karol Nawrocki at the White House, Trump assured Poland of US support, stating, […]
South Korea’s Lee to meet Trump, with trade, security high on agenda
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung is set to meet United States President Donald Trump for the first time in a high-stakes visit to Washington, DC. The meeting comes after a July trade deal in which Washington agreed to cut its reciprocal tariff on South Korea to 15 percent from an initially proposed 25 percent. The […]
Security guarantees essential for Ukraine peace deal
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen emphasized the importance of strong security guarantees for Ukraine and Europe in any peace deal to end the war in Ukraine. “The EU is working closely with Zelenskyy and the United States to reach a just and lasting peace. Strong security guarantees that protect Ukrainian and European vital […]
Peter Obi Slams Tinubu’s ‘Haphazard’ Fuel Subsidy Removal, Naira Float Policy
Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has strongly criticized the President Bola Tinubu-led administration over what he described as the “haphazard implementation” of crucial economic reforms, including the removal of fuel subsidy and the floating of the naira. Speaking in an interview on Arise Television on Monday, Obi stressed that while the policies themselves […]
Plateau’s Mutfwang: “We Haven’t Forgotten Our IDPs”
Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has issued a powerful message of hope and assurance to internally displaced persons (IDPs) within the state, reaffirming that they remain a priority for his administration despite the numerous challenges faced over the past two years. Speaking during a statewide broadcast marking his second year in office, the governor […]
Families Return to Ruins in Eastern DR Congo Conflict
If a woman goes to the field to get firewood, she will be raped there.