Beyond Africa

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 07, 2026

France has warned strongly against any military strikes targeting civilian infrastructure in Iran, cautioning that such actions could trigger a dangerous and uncontrollable escalation across the region.

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 07, 2026

The Strait of Hormuz is one of the most strategically important waterways in the world, serving as a critical link between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, which opens into the Arabian Sea.

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 07, 2026

Spanish citizens overwhelmingly view US President Donald Trump as the greatest threat to world peace, according to a new poll published by El País on April 6.

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 07, 2026

The United Arab Emirates has signaled its readiness to back a potential U.S.-led military effort aimed at securing the vital Strait of Hormuz, amid rising geopolitical tensions with Iran.

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 07, 2026

A quiet but consequential shift may be unfolding behind the scenes of the Middle East’s already fragile security landscape, one that extends far beyond missiles and military hardware into the realm of strategic vulnerability itself.

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 06, 2026

President Donald Trump of the United States has warned that individuals responsible for leaking sensitive information revealing a missing American pilot in Iran could face imprisonment if they fail to disclose their source.

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 06, 2026

The Strait of Hormuz, a narrow but critically important maritime corridor linking the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman, has become the focal point of escalating geopolitical tension, with Iran signaling that the waterway may never return to its pre-war operational status.

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 05, 2026

China’s decision to formally support South Africa in its case against Israel at the International Court of Justice marks a significant development in an already high-profile and politically sensitive legal battle.

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 03, 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump said late Thursday that American forces have yet to begin fully destroying what remains of Iran’s infrastructure, suggesting that future military actions could target bridges, power plants and other critical systems.

Uchechi Okporie

Mar 20, 2026

‎The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has initiated a sweeping investigation into 60 countries over alleged failures to prohibit imports produced with forced labour.

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Mar 20, 2026

The African Union (AU) has strongly condemned the recent deadly bombings in Maiduguri, northeastern Nigeria, describing the attacks as heinous acts of terrorism and calling for increased global support to help the country combat violent extremist.

Uchechi Okporie

Mar 19, 2026

Global oil prices have surged sharply following an Israeli strike on Iran’s South Pars gasfield, escalating tensions in the ongoing United States–Israel conflict with Tehran and raising fears of prolonged disruption to global energy supplies.