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South Africa Says It’s Repatriating 586 Nigerians Over Irregular Immigration

NewsDeskNgJun 11, 2026June 11, 20260

South Africa says it is sending back 586 Nigerians found living in the country without valid immigration documents. South Africa has started sending back 586 Nigerians found living in the country without valid immigration documents, officials say. South African authorities began the process on June 11 after declaring the affected...

US House Passes Ukraine Aid, Russia Sanctions Bill In Fresh Blow To Trump

NewsDeskNgJun 5, 2026June 5, 20260

US lawmakers approve Ukraine assistance and tougher Russia sanctions despite opposition from President Trump. The US House of Representatives has passed legislation providing new aid to Ukraine and imposing additional sanctions on Russia, marking a significant challenge to President Donald Trump’s position on the war and exposing divisions within his...

London Courts Africa’s Rising Economic Power As Khan Hosts Historic Business Summit

NewsDeskNgJun 4, 2026June 4, 20260

Sadiq Khan hosts first London-Africa Business Summit, strengthening investment ties as African firms expand into UK markets. In a bold push to cement London’s status as a global gateway for African investment, business and innovation, Mayor Sadiq Khan on Wednesday convened the first-ever London-Africa Business Summit, bringing together leading investors,...

Hilton And Becerra Emerge As Front-Runners In California Governor Primary

NewsDeskNgJun 3, 2026June 3, 20260

Hilton and Becerra emerge as front-runners in California governor primary, positioning for November election showdown. Republican commentator Steve Hilton and Democratic former US Health Secretary Xavier Becerra have emerged as the leading contenders in California’s open primary for governor, positioning themselves to likely face each other in the November 3...

US Cuts Visa Processing Centres In Africa, Keeps Lagos Embassy, Excludes Abuja Office

NewsDeskNgJun 2, 2026June 2, 20260

United States reduces African visa-processing embassies to 20, retaining Lagos while Abuja is excluded in major restructuring plan The State Department plans to drastically slash the number of U.S. embassies and consulates in Africa that can process visas for foreigners seeking to come to the United States, a report said...

US, Iran Reach Tentative Ceasefire Deal To Extend Ceasefire, Begin Nuclear Talks

NewsDeskNgMay 29, 2026May 29, 20260

Tentative US-Iran ceasefire deal and nuclear talks emerge as Hormuz disruption threatens severe global economic consequences. United States and Iranian negotiators reached a tentative agreement Thursday to extend the ceasefire in the three-month-old American/Israeli war against Iran by 60 days and launch talks on Iran’s nuclear programme, according to a...

UAE Tanker Hit In Iranian Drone Strike Leaks Fuel Near Oman Coast

NewsDeskNgMay 13, 2026May 13, 20260

UAE tanker hit in Iranian drone strike leaks fuel off Oman coast, raising environmental concerns in Gulf waters A unit of state owned Abu Dhabi National Oil Company has confirmed that one of its tankers struck in a recent Iranian drone attack has leaked a small amount of fuel off...

Trump’s Troop Cuts In Germany Raise Doubts Over US NATO Commitment

NewsDeskNgMay 5, 2026May 5, 20260

Trump’s troop cuts in Germany raise doubts over US commitment to NATO and European security cooperation. European officials say efforts to keep the United States firmly anchored in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization are facing fresh uncertainty after Donald Trump ordered a reduction of American troops in Germany. The decision...

Trump Says US Will Guide Ships Through Strait Of Hormuz Under ‘Project Freedom’

NewsDeskNgMay 4, 2026May 4, 20260

Trump says US will guide stranded ships through Strait of Hormuz as tensions disrupt global oil supplies and shipping President Donald Trump has said the US will help guide stranded vessels out of the Strait of Hormuz from Monday. “For the good of Iran, the Middle East, and the United...

Mexican Governor Steps Down Temporarily After US Alleges Cartel Links

NewsDeskNgMay 3, 2026May 3, 20260

Sinaloa governor steps aside as US accuses him of cartel ties, raising pressure on Mexico over corruption and sovereignty concerns. The governor of Mexico’s Sinaloa state has stepped aside as a local investigation begins after the United States accused him of links to a drug cartel. Ruben Rocha said he...