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Malta

April 22, 2026

Immigrants in EU reach record high of 64.2 million in 2025

Germany remained the bloc’s biggest ​host of foreign-born people at nearly 18 million.

European union logo
March 26, 2026

Mixed reactions as U.S., Israel, Argentina oppose UN resolution condemning slave trade as ‘gravest’ crime against humanity

The resolution proposed by Ghana was passed, with 123 countries voting in favour of the declaration.

UN General Assembly
September 18, 2024

VFS Global warns applicants against visa scams

Mr Singhal said that the agency had also activated anti-fraud messages across social media platforms.

June 19, 2024

EU threatens to sue member states over debts, deficit limits

The EU suspended the debt and deficit regulations in the economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic.

European Union
June 17, 2024

Nigeria secures bronze at 2024 Chovken World Championship in Azerbaijan

The African Region of the International Chovken Federation chairman said Nigeria drew 1-1 with Uzbekistan to win bronze on points from previous matches.

Chovken World Championship
February 14, 2024

Tinubu’s government to place CBN official, two others on Interpol red notice for forging Buhari’s signature to withdraw $6.2 million

The suspects accused of forgery and fraudulent withdrawal were Odoh Eric Ocheme, Adamu Abubakar and Imam Abubakar.

INTERPOL
January 12, 2024

Climate change to fuel hunger, violence in West Africa, Sahel, say UN Security Council members

The council members expressed deep concerns about climate change’s severe and tangible impacts in West Africa and the Sahel.

Malnourished African children
October 26, 2023

Gaza: Deadlock deepens as UN Security Council rejects resolutions by U.S., Russia

Both drafts condemned the terror attacks by Hamas on Israeli civilians on October 7, but disagreed on Israel’s right to self-defence.

United Nations Security Council
October 10, 2023

European asylum applications soar above 800,000 in 2023, highest since 2016

More than 800,000 asylum applications have been filed in the European Union, Norway, and Switzerland this year up to October.

Refugees seeking asylum photo used to illustrate this story (Credit: New York Times)
July 12, 2023

Nigerian gymnasts excel in Europe; urge government, federation support

The gymnasts are part of the Tony International Gymnastics (TIG) club, and had participated in this year’s Gymstar International Club World Championship in Malta.

Tony Asuquo