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Middle East

October 18, 2025

Genocide: Boko Haram, ISIS killing more Muslims than Christians, says U.S. official

“We even know that Boko Haram and ISIS are killing more Muslims than Christians,” said Mr Boulos.

Massad Boulos with Tinubu
October 14, 2025

Middle East without Palestinian state doomed: Jordanian King

Jordan’s King Abdullah II has said that without a peace process leading to a Palestinian state, the Middle East is “doomed”.

King Abdullah II
September 13, 2025

Africa, Middle East, Asia accounted for 98% of reported cholera cases in 2024: UN

The statement said that WHO assessed the global risk from cholera as very high.

United Nations
June 24, 2025

European gas price drops significantly after Iran-Israel ceasefire

In light of the growing hope for de-escalation in the Middle East, market observers believe that traders will once again focus on replenishing European gas reserves.

GAS PIPELINES
June 24, 2025

UN condemns Iran’s attack on U.S. airbase in Qatar with 10,000 troops

Iran reportedly fired several missiles at Al Udeid Air Base, where some 10,000 troops are reportedly stationed.

U.S. military base in Qatar
June 24, 2025

Trump announces Iran-Israel ceasefire, Tehran cautious

Iran’s foreign minister Seyed Araghchi, in his response, said, “As of now, there is NO ‘agreement’ on any ceasefire or cessation of military operations.”

United States President Donald Trump and Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
June 23, 2025

Iran launches face-saving missiles at U.S. bases across Middle East after destruction of nuclear facilities

The Gulf states including U.A.E, Bahrain and Kuwait have closed their airspaces to avert future attacks.

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
June 19, 2025

Kremlin warns U.S. strike on Iran may trigger wider war

Mr Putin said Russia would not abandon its work at Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power station.

Israel flag
June 17, 2025

Samer Chedid appointed CEO of Nestlé Central, West Africa

Commenting on his appointment, Mr Chedid said, “I am delighted to return to a region that has been a part of my career within the Nestlé group.”

Samer Chedid
April 28, 2025

Africa Finance Corporation appoints Samuel-Ogbu as new chair of board of directors

Until recently, Mrs Samuel-Ogbu led the Citi’s institutional businesses in Nigeria and Ghana. 

Ireti Samuel-Ogbu