Two scientists named 2024 World Food Prize Laureates
According to the statement, this year’s awardees will share a $500,000 cash prize award for their work to preserve the ...
Tag: Antony Blinken
What Nigeria must do to address insecurity, economic challenges – US
“The United States is determined to be and remain a strong security partner for Nigeria,” he said.
US Sec of State Blinken to meet with Tinubu at Aso Villa
Mr Blinken is in Nigeria as part of his week-long visit to four African countries.
ANALYSIS: Blinken’s visits and US’s crucial role in Angola, DRC
To bolster alliances and nurture stability, Secretary Blinken's Angola visit aims to chart a course for a US-DRC diplomatic renaissance.
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Israeli air strike kills top Hezbollah commander
He was killed in an Israeli raid targeting his car in the south, they said.
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Biden to visit Israel as Gaza war deepens humanitarian crisis
US President Biden is scheduled to visit Israel on Wednesday amid the raging war between Israel and Hamas.
LiberiaDecides’23: US imposes visa sanctions on Liberians undermining democracy
Liberia is set for its general elections by 10 October where it will elect its president, members of the House ...
One month after fatal attack on US convoy in Nigeria, perpetrators remain elusive
US-Nigeria engagement continues as the United States reaffirms its commitment to the people of Nigeria to help in the fight ...
180 dead, 1,800 injured as fighting continue in Sudan
The ongoing fights have led to the destruction of buildings and facilities in the already torn country, including members of ...
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ANALYSIS: US-Africa Relations: Will Blinken’s charm offensive be effective?
The US secretary of state’s candid and constructive messages suggest an overdue recalibration in US-Africa relations.
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US releases new African policy to counter China, Russia
China has become the darling of many African countries with massive infrastructure projects and low-interest loans.
Religious Freedom: U.S. senators want Nigeria re-designated as country of concern
The U.S. senators describe the state of religious freedom in Nigeria as abysmal and call for its redesignation and a ...
Iranian attempts to kill Pompeo, U.S. officials are ‘real’ – Blinken
The department is spending over $2 million per month to protect Mr Pompeo and one of his top former aides, ...
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Russia-Ukraine War: President Zelenskyy attacks NATO, accuses it of abandoning Ukraine
“Today, there was a NATO summit, a weak summit, a confused summit."
U.S. urges African leaders to promote democracy, pledges non-exploitative relationship with Nigeria, others
The U.S. will partner Nigeria to change past exploitative approach, Mr Blinken says.
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U.S. removes Nigeria from list of religious freedom violators
PREMIUM TIMES had reported how Nigeria was added to the CPC after an indictment by the United States Commission for ...
15 anti-coup protesters killed in Sudan
The protests were held in the capital Khartoum and another city, Omdurman.
Amid global pressure, Sudan’s army chief orders detained ministers released
U.S Secretary of State Antony Blinken also spoke with Mr Burhan, calling for the "immediate restoration of the civilian-led government."
US Secretary of State to visit Nigeria, Kenya
During the visit, Mr Blinken is expected to meet with Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari and Foreign Minister Geoffrey Onyeama
Tension as U.S. backs Philippines against Chinese vessels in disputed reef
Mr Blinken said the U. S. would stand by its allies and stand up for the rules-based international order.
