From this day forward, Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso are no longer members of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). This withdrawal will significantly impact regional cooperation in trade and security, which is already facing challenges. On Sunday, the military rulers of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger withdrew from the Economic Community of … Read more
Nearly two million undocumented immigrants have been targeted for deportation by the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Nigeria being the second most affected African country by this enforcement action. As of November 24, 2024, ICE records obtained by Fox News show that there were 1,445,549 non-citizens with final orders to be removed from … Read more
Current U.S. President Donald Trump proposed a plan to relocate Gaza’s residents, describing the region as a “demolition site” after the Israel-Hamas conflict. Speaking aboard Air Force One, Trump suggested Egypt and Jordan take in Palestinians, aiming to create peace in the Middle East. He claimed to have discussed the matter with Jordan’s King Abdullah … Read more
Brazilian authorities expressed strong disapproval on Saturday when several immigrants deported from the U.S. arrived handcuffed on a plane. The government condemned this act as a clear violation of the immigrants’ fundamental rights. The foreign ministry stated that they will demand an explanation from the United States regarding the “degrading treatment of passengers on the … Read more
Israel’s UN ambassador announced on Friday that the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA, must stop its activities and vacate all its facilities in Jerusalem by January 30, 2025. This decision aligns with a contentious Israeli law that prohibits the agency from operating in Israel and East Jerusalem. A territory annexed by Israel after the … Read more
The United States, the largest global donor, froze nearly all foreign aid on Friday, allowing exceptions only for emergency food relief and military funding for Israel and Egypt. In an internal memo issued by Secretary of State Marco Rubio shortly after President Donald Trump took office, the administration emphasized its “America First” policy, significantly limiting … Read more
On Saturday, joyous crowds gathered in Tel Aviv’s “Hostage Square,” shedding tears of happiness as they watched footage of Hamas releasing four Israeli women soldiers held captive in Gaza. The crowd, waving Israeli flags and holding up photos of the women, erupted in cheers as the handover to the Red Cross was broadcast live on … Read more
President Trump has issued a directive prohibiting the placement of transgender women in female correctional facilities throughout the nation. Additionally, he mandated the suspension of all medical procedures pertaining to gender transition. The ban was part of a broader executive order by Trump aimed at limiting the federal government’s recognition of gender to an individual’s … Read more
Mount Everest, standing at 29,029 feet, is home to eight of the world’s 14 highest mountains. National Geographic reports that around 600 people successfully reach the summit each year, with over 1,000 people attempting the climb in 2024, according to Ultimate Kilimanjaro. Emerging reports indicate that the permit fees for climbers outside of the peak … Read more
At his first major address to world business leaders since reassuming office, President Trump asked them to produce in the United States or risk facing tariffs. Beginning on February 1, Trump has threatened to impose significant tariffs on significant trading partners Canada, Mexico, and China since taking office on Monday. He has also signed a … Read more
