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EU

October 15, 2023

EU convenes special leaders’ meeting on situation in Israel, Gaza

Council president Charles Michel said the EU stands “in full solidarity with” Israel, who “has the right to defend itself in full compliance with international law”.

European Union
October 9, 2023

EU to require more sustainable aviation fuels from 2025

This is meant to enable travellers to better compare the environmental impact of different flights.

European Union
September 21, 2023

Begging for a seat at the table

Azu IshiekweneSince Nigeria’s president obviously loved what he saw at the G20 in Delhi, he should have asked…Narendra Modi to share the story of India’s journey to the G20 with him.

President Bola Tinubu at the G20 summit
August 29, 2023

Elections can hold amid war in Ukraine, but aid needed: Zelensky

It would be challenging to stage the elections, he said, noting that one prerequisite would be financial support for the process from the U.S. and the EU.

Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky
August 10, 2023

Africa cannot afford new war in the Sahel

The Sahel, as it is now, is one huge tinderbox waiting for the next mismanaged conflict to explode.

Abdourahamane Tiani
August 8, 2023

Niger coup plotter General Barmou worked with U.S. Special Forces for many years: Official

“If there is a desire on the part of the people who are responsible for this to return to constitutional order, we are prepared to help with that…”

General Moussa Salaou Barmou and U.S. SPECIAL FORCES
August 4, 2023

Coup: Ousted Niger President Bazoum begs U.S., EU, ECOWAS to rescue, reinstate him

“In our hour of need, I call on the U.S. government and the entire international community to help us restore our constitutional order.”

Mohamed Bazoum, Bola Tinubu, Joe Biden
July 3, 2023

Presidential Tribunal: Tinubu to defend election victory Tuesday

Justice Haruna Tsammani, chairman of the five-member panel of the court, adjourned hearing in the petition until Tuesday.

Tinubu and Atiku
June 28, 2023

EU says at least 74 killed during Nigerian 2023 elections

This was stated in the EU’s final report titled “Election Observation Mission Nigeria 2023.”

Scattered ballot papers
June 19, 2023

EU to mandate arms makers to prioritise orders for Ukraine

In early May, the commission announced it would allocate €1.5 billion ($1.6 billion) for producing ammunition for Ukraine.

European Commission