Author: Maryam Sulaiman

‎ ‎Kenyan authorities have opened an urgent investigation following the unexplained deaths of 14 elephants near Amboseli National Park in southern Kenya. ‎The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) informed the BBC that experts are currently inspecting the remains. ‎Tissue samples have been dispatched to laboratories to check whether disease, poisoning, or another element caused the deaths. ‎The area surrounding the park forms part of the broader Amboseli ecosystem, a vast wildlife-rich habitat that spans the Kenyan border into Tanzania. ‎Local officials highlighted that mortalities of this magnitude are unprecedented for the region in recent decades, particularly given the area’s successful track…

‎Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky engaged in private discussions with US President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday, aiming to secure vital military assistance and diplomatic backing as the conflict with Russia continues. ‎ ‎The meeting lasted slightly over an hour. It took place against the backdrop of intensifying long-range attacks by both Kyiv and Moscow, while American-led peace initiatives remain stalled. ‎ ‎Relations between the two leaders have shown significant improvement during Trump’s second presidential term. Earlier this month, Trump proposed licensing Ukraine to manufacture Patriot air defense missiles and indicated that Ukrainian strikes within Russian territory might…

‎‎Mediators are voicing cautious optimism about pulling the United States and Iran back toward diplomatic discussions as a pause in active hostilities reaches its third day.‎‎Middle Eastern officials, speaking on condition of anonymity regarding sensitive diplomatic efforts, indicated that Qatari and Pakistani mediators are actively attempting to bridge the divide between Washington and Tehran.‎‎These mediation efforts coincide with a break in American strikes that followed a sharp, two-week surge in military action. Statements from Washington also suggest an opening for dialogue.‎‎At the same time, the situation remains highly unstable. Iran has played down claims of direct talks, and ongoing drone…

‎‎The Federal Government and the Rivers State Government have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at enhancing cooperation in the tourism, arts, culture, and creative economy sectors across Nigeria.‎‎‎The deal, spearheaded by the Federal Government, seeks to deepen ties with state authorities to boost the development of these key industries.‎The agreement was executed by Hannatu Musawa, Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, representing the Federal Government, while Tomonialadeokuma Ishmael, Permanent Secretary of the Rivers State Ministry of Culture and Tourism, signed for Rivers State.‎‎Speaking at the signing event held at Government House in Port Harcourt, Governor…

Climate experts are warning that an impending super El Niño is set to deal a severe blow to African economies and potentially spark widespread migration from the hardest-hit regions. According to climate specialists from the African Development Bank, the weather phenomenon could result in a combined economic impact ranging from $10 billion to $20 billion across affected nations. Anthony Nyong, the bank’s director for climate change and green growth, noted that the event is projected to reduce the gross domestic product of heavily impacted countries by an average of one to two percent. He emphasized that the financial strain will…

Emergency crews in France and Spain are fighting historic peacetime blazes, with combined evacuations topping 300,000 as unchecked wildfires rage across the region. In southwestern France, an intense and volatile fire near Bordeaux continues to cause disruption, while Spain faces tough conditions across multiple fronts, including near Madrid and near the eastern coastal city of Valencia, where a new blaze forced 15,000 residents to flee over the weekend. Describing the scale of the crisis in France, FNSPF spokesman Eric Brocardi likened the firefighting efforts to a massive struggle against overwhelming odds. “It’s a David-versus-Goliath scenario: the idea is that, at…

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared that he will travel to New York City to address the United Nations, standing firm against an active International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant and sharp pushback from local leadership.Appearing on the Fox News program Sunday Morning Futures with Maria Bartiromo, Netanyahu made his intentions clear regarding the upcoming summit. “I intend to come and speak the truth, speak for Israel and for the Israeli-American alliance from the podium of the United Nations,” Netanyahu said. During the interview, Netanyahu targeted New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, a prominent leftist figure who has been…

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres made a historic visit to Damascus on Saturday, calling on the global community to rally behind Syria as the nation works to rebuild following more than a decade of devastating civil war.The visit marks the first time a UN chief has traveled to the Syrian capital since 2009. The conflict resulted in hundreds of thousands of deaths and displaced millions before rebels ousted President Bashar al-Assad in 2024. The former rebel forces were led by Ahmed al-Sharaa, who took office as interim president in January 2025 to oversee the nation’s reconstruction and manage the disbanding…

A new assessment by the Famine Early Warning Systems Network, an early warning agency funded by the United States Government, reveals that acute hunger will continue to afflict Nigeria, with an estimated 16 million to 16.99 million people requiring urgent food assistance by January 2027. Although this figure represents a seasonal decline from the 20 million to 20.99 million individuals needing aid in July 2026, FEWS NET warns that the country’s underlying food crisis continues to deepen. The projected numbers for early 2027 remain higher than those recorded in January of last year and exceed Nigeria’s five-year historical average.Nigeria ranks…

President Bola Tinubu has expressed strong confidence that Nigeria’s security trials, particularly in the northern states, will soon come to an end, assuring citizens that targeted measures have been put in motion to dismantle criminal networks nationwide. Speaking on Saturday at the Third Late General Hassan Usman Katsina Memorial Conference in Kaduna, where he was represented by his Special Adviser on Political and Other Matters, Ibrahim Masari, the President shared his optimistic outlook for national safety. During the event, Tinubu paid tribute to the late General Hassan Usman Katsina, a former military governor of the defunct Northern Region and Chief…