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Global Coalition Urges United States President to Accelerate Military Action Against Terrorists in Nigeria

Global Coalition Urges United States President to Accelerate Military Action Against Terrorists in Nigeria

The coalition criticized the Nigerian government for deploying “propaganda” to deflect international concerns about insecurity, emphasizing that Christians remain the primary victims of terrorist violence. The Global Coalition for Security and Democracy in Nigeria has issued a formal appeal to the White House, urging President Donald Trump to expedite military and diplomatic measures in response to what it describes as a “Christian genocide” unfolding in Nigeria. In an open letter addressed to the U.S. President and signed by the coalition’s Global Coordinator, Comrade Frederick Odorige, the organization—which is registered in the U.S. by Nigerians in the diaspora supporting security and…
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Trump hosts ex-jihadist Syrian President al-Sharaa at White House

Trump hosts ex-jihadist Syrian President al-Sharaa at White House

US President Donald Trump on Monday met with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa at the White House. The historic visit marked the first time a Syrian president has ever visited the White House. Breaking from typical protocol, reporters and cameras were kept out of the meeting. Al-Sharaa is the former leader of al-Qaeda, US-designated terror group and was once wanted as a terrorist with a $10 million bounty on his head until December 2024. He has also served time in the infamous Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq. Al-Sharaa’s visit to the White House comes just weeks after he attended the United…
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Israeli PM Netanyahu orders military to immediately strike Gaza (See Why)

Israeli PM Netanyahu orders military to immediately strike Gaza (See Why)

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has instructed the military to immediately carry out "powerful" strikes on Gaza, his office says. Israel says a coffin handed over by Hamas on Monday did not contain the body of another deceased hostage but more of the remains of another person held captive whose body had been previously returned. Forensic tests showed the remains belonged to Ofir Tzarfati, whose body was recovered by Israeli forces in late 2023, and not to any of the 13 deceased hostages still in Gaza, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said. It accused Hamas of a "clear violation"…
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African Leaders Gather in Accra for 4th #GEJDemocracyDialogue: “Why Democracies Die”

African Leaders Gather in Accra for 4th #GEJDemocracyDialogue: “Why Democracies Die”

Accra, Ghana – Today, the Goodluck Jonathan Foundation, in collaboration with the Government of Ghana, hosted the fourth edition of the #GEJDemocracyDialogue, focusing on the theme “Why Democracies Die.” The high-profile event brought together former and current African leaders, diplomats, civil society representatives, and thought leaders to reflect on the future of democracy across the continent. Distinguished guests included H.E. John Dramani Mahama, President of Ghana, H.E. Olusegun Obasanjo, former President of Nigeria, H.E. Dr. Omar Alieu Touray, Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah, and H.E. Kadre Désiré Ouédraogo. Their contributions, alongside those of other participants, sparked insightful conversations about the importance…
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Trump Deports The First Set Of Nigerians

Trump Deports The First Set Of Nigerians

The first set of Nigerians marked for deportation from the US under President Donald Trump have left America. President John Dramani Mahama of Ghana disclosed this to reporters late Wednesday. “A group of 14 deportees including Nigerians and one Gambian have already arrived in Ghana, and the government facilitated their return to their home countries,” Mahama said at a press conference. He said Ghana had already facilitated the return of the Nigerians to their country by bus while the Gambian was still being assisted to return home. “We were approached by the US to accept third-party nationals who were being…
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