Nigeria-India Trade Declines, Russia Emerges as Major Importer of Nigerian Crude Oil

Recent reports from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reveal a significant drop in trade between Nigeria and India, resulting in India no longer being among Nigeria’s top five trading partners. For a considerable period, India held the number one position as Nigeria’s primary export destination. According to NBS figures, trade between the two countries…

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Kenya: Kuria Refuses to Apologize, Sparks Controversy with Derogatory Remarks Against Media

Trade and Industrialization Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria is facing criticism and controversy after refusing to apologize for derogatory remarks he made against the Nation Media Group. The Trade Cabinet Secretary accused the media house of threatening to dismiss a journalist for pursuing a balanced story, although he provided no evidence to support his claims. During…

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International Community Calls for Peaceful and Inclusive Elections

The United Kingdom, United States, Ireland, Germany, France, and the EU delegation have issued a joint statement expressing their concerns regarding election-related violence and aggression in Sierra Leone leading up to the upcoming elections. Paragraph 2: In their statement, they call upon all individuals to refrain from engaging in violence, show respect for the political…

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African Union Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) Begins Drawdown as per UN Resolutions

Mogadishu – The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) has initiated its drawdown process in accordance with the United Nations Security Council Resolutions (UNSCR) 2628(22) and 2670(22). These resolutions mandate the reduction of 2,000 soldiers by the end of June 2023. ATMIS, with support from the United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS), has…

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Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina Faces Controversy Over Dual French Nationality

The revelation of Madagascar’s President, Andry Rajoelina, holding dual French nationality has sparked a significant uproar on the Indian Ocean island. The law stipulates that acquiring foreign citizenship results in the automatic loss of Malagasy nationality. Leaked documents exposing Rajoelina’s naturalization by decree in November 2014, authorized by then French Prime Minister Manuel Valls, have…

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LIFT the BAR Act: Democrats Propose Ending the Five-Year Waiting Period for Immigrants

Democrats in the House and Senate have introduced a groundbreaking bill aimed at providing immigrants with immediate access to federal benefits, eliminating the current five-year waiting period. This move seeks to address the challenges faced by immigrants in obtaining crucial benefits and services, which have been hindered by what Democrats consider to be arbitrary and…

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