Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov has said that the BRICS economic bloc does not seek to transform into a military alliance. In an interview with the state news agency TASS, Ryabkov said BRICS is neither a military alliance nor a collective security organisation with obligations regarding mutual military assistance.Continue Reading
By EricJames Ochigbo The President, Africa Development Study Centre (ADSC), Victor Oluwafemi, has urged the Federal Government to summon South Africa’s High Commissioner to Nigeria over recurring attacks on Nigerians in the country. In a statement on Saturday, Oluwafemi recommended a formal engagement for clear assurances regarding the safety ofContinue Reading
Czech President Petr Pavel has said that Europe is currently unable to replace the U.S.’ military role within NATO if Washington were to withdraw its forces. Pavel warned that closer coordination was needed as transatlantic defence ties faced growing strain and uncertainty. Speaking to Anadolu on the sidelines of theContinue Reading
By YU Dunhai, Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria On February 14, President Xi Jinping announced in his congratulatory message to the 39th African Union Summit that China will, starting from May 1, 2026, extend comprehensive zero-tariff treatment to the 53 African countries having diplomatic ties with China. He said that ChinaContinue Reading
Bulgaria’s former Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov says cooperation with Türkiye carries strategic importance for the region. “Nowadays, the world is eager for peace. For us, the partnership with Türkiye is extremely important … of establishing peace,” he told Anadolu. He noted that both countries are engaged in diplomatic initiatives tiedContinue Reading
U.S. President Donald Trump says the second U.S. aircraft carrier strike group will soon depart for the Middle East. “It’ll be leaving very shortly,” Trump told journalists on Friday when asked about reports that the USS Gerald R. Ford would be moved from the Caribbean to the Middle-East. “In caseContinue Reading
By Patricia Amogu The Federal Government and the European Union (EU) have reiterated their commitment to strengthening the Nigeria Solar for Health Project, a power rollout initiative designed to deploy sustainable energy solutions to healthcare facilities across the country. The commitment was reaffirmed at the third Federal Steering Committee meetingContinue Reading
By Fortune Abang The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to advancing Africa’s democratic governance, regional cooperation, and multilateral partnership. Tuggar disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday in Abuja by the ministry’s spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa following the minister’s participation at the African UnionContinue Reading
The African Union (AU) Commission has welcomed the signing of terms of reference for a ceasefire mechanism between the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo and the Alliance Fleuve Congo (AFC/M23). The complex stack of overlapping agreements involved the DRC government, Rwanda, and the M23 (now often referred toContinue Reading
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Thursday said that the U.S. and Iran seemed willing to make concessions in order to reach a nuclear agreement. Speaking to Financial Times, Fidan underlined that Washington had signaled a willingness to be flexible on a key demand that Iran end all uranium enrichment.Continue Reading
