Saturday, June 20, 2026

EU

June 18, 2026

G7 pledges tougher crackdown on migrant smuggling, human trafficking networks

Reaffirming positions adopted in Apulia in 2024 and Kananaskis in 2025, the G7 said its renewed commitment builds on continued efforts to tackle organised illegal migration.

G7 SUMMIT
June 9, 2026

EU plans $18 million support grant to tackle Ebola in Congo

The EU Crisis Commissioner, Hadja Lahbi, said the response extended beyond containing the virus.

European Union
June 8, 2026

EU sanctions two Iranians, IRGC unit over restrictions on Strait of Hormuz

The EU alleged that Mr Akbarzadeh threatened drone and missile attacks against vessels passing through the strait.

European Union and Strait of Hormuz
May 12, 2026

More cases of Hantavirus may emerge in coming weeks: WHO

The Spanish government agreed on May 5 to receive the MV Hondius after a hantavirus outbreak was reported aboard the vessel.

WHO
April 24, 2026

China adds seven EU entities to export control list

The ministry said export operators were prohibited from supplying dual-use items to the affected entities.

Vessels
March 25, 2026

Ghana’s president accuses Trump of ‘normalising’ erasure of Black history in U.S.

Asked about Mr Mahama’s remarks, a White House spokesperson said Mr Trump had done more for Black Americans than any other president.

Mahama and Trump
March 24, 2026

EU representative pledges stronger ties with Nigeria, meets Tinubu in Lagos

Kaja Kallas, the EU’s high representative for foreign affairs and security policy, made the pledge on Monday during a meeting with Bola Tinubu at his Lagos residence.

Kaja Kallas
March 24, 2026

Finland boosts Nigeria’s digital public services with €23 million

According to Ms Selin, the initiative, titled ‘Support to Digital Public Services and Talent Management’, is valued at €23 million and fully funded by the European Union.

Sanna Selin, the new Finnish ambassador to Nigeria
March 12, 2026

Türkiye to ban single-use plastics under new circular economy plan

Türkiye has decided to phase out single-use plastics in line with the European Union’s acquis, aiming to further contribute to its environmental progress.

Plastic waste dumpsite
February 24, 2026

Nigeria, EU seal science pact to drive African tech revolution

Nigeria and the European Union signed a historic science and technology pact, ending a 20-year hiatus.