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In a move that threatens to reshape the political landscape of West Africa, the military regimes of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger declared their immediate withdrawal from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on Sunday.…

The US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken has assured of the country’s companies’ readiness to partner with and invest in the Nigerian economy. Blinken, who is on an African tour, made the remark in Abuja during his visit to…

In a move laden with political and economic implications, Canada has imposed a significant cap on foreign student visas, slashing the planned intake for 2024 by 35% and signalling a potential two-year freeze on this key source of…

In a swift response to recent Houthi attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea, the United States and United Kingdom launched coordinated airstrikes against Houthi targets in Yemen on Thursday. This marks a significant escalation in…

The Vatican said it is “vital” that all bishops’ conferences respect the decision made by Pope Francis last month. The Vatican has defended Pope Francis’ decision to allow blessings for same-sex couples after receiving backlash from…

The UK Home Office ignited a firestorm of debate on Monday with the announcement of a new policy effectively barring most international students from bringing family members to the UK. In a post on X, the UK said, "We are fully…

Imagine the awkward icebreaker: "So, what are you in for?" "Oh, just threatened to blow up my uni. Nbd." Meet Somtochukwu Okwuoha, the Nigerian  student whose study plans took a fiery detour. While most students stress about exams,…

As the UK government gets ready to unveil its initial draft of long-awaited transgender guidance for schools, the National Education Union (NEU) has issued a strong warning: schools must be deeply involved in crafting these crucial…

Pope Francis has formally signed off on allowing Catholic priests to bless same-sex couples -- a radical change in Vatican policy. A declaration from the Vatican's doctrine office released Monday provides guidance and details the …

The federal government of Australia is expected to present a plan for significant changes to its immigration laws. It follows the discovery that the system was "broken" and required a 10-year overhaul in the results of the first…

The United Kingdom (UK) has unveiled a raft of measures Monday aimed at cracking down on record levels of migration — a key battleground in a general election expected next year. The UK announced it would raise the minimum salary…

Liberian leader and football legend George Weah has conceded defeat to opposition leader Joseph Boakai after a tight presidential run-off, saying it was "time to put national interest above personal interest". With 99.5 percent of…

A social media influencer, Neth Nahara, in Angola has had her prison sentence increased to two years for "insulting" President João Lourenço on TikTok. Ana da Silva Miguel, popularly known as Neth Nahara, was initially sentenced by a…

An Australian woman, Annie Knight corporate employment was terminated after her employer learned about her secret OnlyFans account. Annie Knight, 26, spoke about her experience on SBS's Insight, on Wednesday. She also expressed…

The commencement of hostilities between Israel and Hamas has prompted a request for a ceasefire and for talks from the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Hamas, a Palestinian military organisation, attacked Israel on Saturday. The…