Nigeria tells UN food must be affordable as well as available
Nigeria urged the UN to address food affordability, nutrition and access alongside production, citing poverty, displacement and livelihood losses.
Brunei minister urges graduates to use AI to support their skills
Education Minister Romaizah Haji Mohd Salleh told technical graduates to use AI to improve efficiency, not replace human knowledge and ability.
Nigeria hosts ECOWAS–AES talks in Dakar on regional ties
Nigerian officials joined Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger representatives for discussions aimed at restoring cohesion between ECOWAS and the Sahel bloc.
UN praises Nigeria’s $4.77m payment and spotlights Nollywood
The UN said Nigeria paid its regular budget contribution in full and highlighted Nollywood and Igbo-Ora’s reputation for twin births.
Nigeria urges UN rules for autonomous weapons, warns of militant access
Nigeria called for binding international rules, warning that low-cost autonomous weapons could become accessible to terrorist groups.
Nigeria leads nine-country call for a global disaster protection treaty
A coalition led by Nigeria urged a binding agreement to strengthen international protection and cooperation for people affected by disasters.
HRW reports civilian killings and abuses by Mali forces and armed groups
Human Rights Watch urged action after reporting alleged laws-of-war violations by Mali’s military, Russian allies and opposition armed groups.
France unrest fuels debate over immigration and blame
African immigrant workers and others describe the business impact of violence as political leaders link France’s unrest to migration.
Niger fuel shortages leave drivers stranded in Niamey
Motorists say long petrol-station queues are disrupting work and daily life in the capital, despite assurances that the shortage had ended.
Zimbabwe’s ZANU-PF endorses Mnangagwa’s leadership beyond 2028
The ruling party backed Emmerson Mnangagwa to remain its leader, amid debate over constitutional changes and the country’s next election.