By Dominic Wabwireh with other agencies Authorities say no Nigerian in Iran has been affected by the conflict so far and that officials are stationed at the Armenian border to assist all evacuees. The Nigerian government has begun evacuating its citizens stranded in Iran as Israeli and US bombings continue in Tehran and other Iranian cities. The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission said Tuesday that no Nigerian in Iran has, so far, been affected by the conflict and that officials are posted at the Armenian border to receive and assist all evacuees. “Nigerians who wish to leave Iran are being safely…
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Four days after being named Iran’s new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei has issued his first public statement following the deadly strike that killed his father, Ali Khamenei, and several members of their family. The message, read by a state television news anchor, marked the first communication from Iran’s new leader since the attacks. Mojtaba Khamenei was neither seen nor heard directly in the statement, fueling speculation that he may have been wounded during the opening strikes of the conflict, according to Israeli intelligence assessments. In the message, Khamenei vowed that Iran would retaliate for the deaths. “We will not refrain…
By Rédaction Africanews with AFP Iran has said no country can exclude it from the FIFA World Cup after Donald Trump warned the team’s “life and safety” could be at risk in the United States. In a statement on social media, the Iran national football team said the tournament is governed by FIFA, not individual countries. The team also suggested the United States should not co-host the event if it cannot guarantee security for participating teams. Trump’s comments came days after he told FIFA president Gianni Infantino that Iranian players would be welcome at the tournament. Posting on Truth Social,…
By Rédaction Africanews and AP France is making a diplomatic push in Central African Republic, as Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot begins a two-day visit to the capital, Bangui. It’s the first trip by a senior French official in seven years and signals an effort by France to rebuild ties with its former colony. Relations began to warm again in April 2024 after talks between French President Emmanuel Macron and Central African President Faustin-Archange Touadéra. Barrot is expected to meet Touadéra during the visit, just days after the Central African leader returned from Russia, where he held talks with Vladimir Putin.…
By Africanews British-Nigerian boxer Anthony Joshua has become a Dubai resident even as some foreigners scramble to exit the United Arab Emirates which has come under Iran’s retaliatory fire in recent weeks. In corporate filings, Joshua lists himself as a resident of Dubai, according to Daily Mail. The relocation is thought to have been motivated by the desire to escape UK tax obligations. Unlike other cities, Dubai does not charge income tax, making it attractive to high-net-worth individuals seeking to reduce their fiscal burden. Joshua’s business interests are valued at approximately $160 million for which he would be billed around…
By Rédaction Africanews with AFP In the capital Juba, young men and women practise runway walks hoping modelling will take them beyond South Sudan, one of the fashion industry’s most sought-after scouting grounds. Despite years of conflict and poverty since independence in 2011, South Sudan has become a surprising powerhouse globally. According to Models.com, several of the world’s top models originate from the country. Many aspiring models look up to stars such as Awar Odhiang, who rose from a refugee camp in Ethiopia to close a show for Chanel at Paris Fashion Week. Another trailblazer is Alek Wek, discovered in…
By Africanews with AP A record 280 political parties and counting had registered by Thursday’s deadline to participate in Haiti’s first general election in a decade, although not all will make the cut. Nonetheless, the newcomers rejoiced, hopeful for a chance to help ease their country’s multiple crises that are largely rooted in gang violence and corruption. Members of CAHDOA, or Collective of Haitian Actors for Development and Alternative Organization, a political party founded one year ago, approached the headquarters of Haiti’s Provisional Electoral Council with a marching band. Vuvuzelas blared as the group clapped and chanted, “We are on…
By Dominic Wabwireh with AP Russia is earning nearly $588 million daily from fossil fuel exports in March—a 17 percent increase since February—as the Iran conflict disrupts Gulf oil supplies and drives prices higher, new analysis shows. “Russia has stepped in to supply oil and gas to global markets at increasing prices,” said Isaac Levi of the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air. “The longer the crisis goes on, the more it benefits Russia—providing money for drones, weapons, and recruitment.” Who’s buying China, Turkey, and India now buy 90 percent of Russia’s crude oil. European nations remain major…
Ambassador Yin briefed on the key outcomes of the National People’s Congress and Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference and the arrangements for this year’s China-Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges. Ambassador Yin emphasized that China stands ready to strengthen practical exchanges and cooperation with the Ministry of Public Works, continuously deepen the bilateral strategic partnership. Minister Giddings thanked China for its longstanding support for Liberia’s development and expressed the desire to strengthen cooperation with China in areas such as public works and training to advance Liberia’s national development agenda.
By Regan Adams, CEO of RCS There has been a noticeable shift in the tone of conversations about South Africa over the past year, with the national narrative moving in a more positive direction. From a macroeconomic perspective, 2025 was characterised by heightened uncertainty, which has become the new normal. The challenge is therefore no longer whether uncertainty exists, but how consumers and businesses learn to operate within it. Despite this volatility, the reality was more resilient than many expected. Even with widespread concern around tariffs and global trade disruptions, most developed economies still recorded growth in 2025. In several…