Sunday, June 21, 2026

Eritrea

March 14, 2026

Six dead, 141 including Nigerians injured as Iran fires multiple missiles at UAE

The ministry reaffirmed its preparedness to deal with any threats and safeguard its national interests.

Smoke plumes from missiles attack on UAE
February 6, 2026

4.5 million girls at risk of FGM in 2026: UNFPA

An estimated 230 million girls and women globally have been subjected to FGM.

Girls
January 14, 2026

U.S. suspends visa processing for Nigeria, Somalia, Yemen, 72 other countries indefinitely

The U.S. noted that indefinite pause to visa processing for the countries would take effect from January 21.

U.S. Visa
June 5, 2025

Chad suspends visa for American citizens in response to Trump’s travel ban

“Chad has no planes to offer, no billions of dollars to give but Chad has his dignity and pride,” he said. 

Mahamat Idriss Deby and Trump
June 5, 2025

FULL LIST: Trump bans citizens of 10 African countries from entering U.S.

President Donald Trump signed a proclamation on Wednesday evening banning citizens of 12 countries from entering the U.S., citing threats to national security.

Donald Trump
October 11, 2024

Egypt, Eritrea, Somalia agree to strengthen security cooperation

The spat has drawn Somalia closer to Egypt, which has itself quarrelled with Ethiopia for years over Addis Ababa’s construction of a vast hydro dam on the Nile River.

June 2, 2024

IATA hails Nigerian government for clearing 98% of airlines’ trapped funds

IATA’s director-general, Willie Walsh, said in a statement on Sunday that 98 per cent amounted to $831 million, while the remaining two per cent amounted to $19 million.

May 3, 2024

UN relief chief condemns killing of two Red Cross drivers in Sudan

“Lamamra called on the Rapid Support Forces and the Sudanese authorities to refrain from fighting in El Fasher (capital of North Darfur State).”

International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
February 13, 2024

Russia, South Africa, Cote d’Ivoire, other embassies owing $5.3 million ground rents in Abuja: FCTA

FCTA listed the 43 embassies and high commissions in an advertorial published on national dailies Tuesday.

FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike [Credit: Chi Geru]
January 24, 2024

Germany demands solution to Sudan power struggle

With partners in East Africa, Ms Baerbock wants to explore ways to finally get the two generals who were enemies in Sudan to the negotiating table.

SUDAN CARNAGE