Category: World

European Council President Antonio Costa has emphasized that Ukraine’s eventual membership in the European Union would serve as a crucial security guarantee for the country’s future. Costa’s remarks came during a joint press conference in Kyiv, where EU leaders and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau gathered in solidarity with Ukraine as it marked the third […]

CHISINAU/VIENNA, 27 February 2025 — The OSCE Secretary General, Feridun H. Sinirlioğlu, concluded his visit to the Republic of Moldova today. During his trip he met with President Maia Sandu and with the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Moldova, Mihai Popșoi. The discussions focused on the Organization’s role in […]

A growing scam involving gold bars has defrauded Americans out of $126 million in 2024 alone, according to the FBI. This fraud, which uses couriers to collect gold from victims, has left many, including elderly individuals like 79-year-old Kris Owen, financially devastated. Owen, a Vietnam veteran, fell victim to the scheme after a message claiming […]

A UN-backed report has raised alarm over the worsening food security crisis in Somalia, predicting that nearly 4.4 million people—23% of the country’s population—will be at risk of hunger by June. The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) assessment highlights several contributing factors, including ongoing drought, below-average rainfall, escalating food prices, and the persistent conflict. […]

Nigeria’s National Counter Terrorism Center (NCTC) has raised alarms about the growing sophistication of terrorist groups operating within the country. These groups are increasingly utilizing advanced technologies, including encrypted messaging apps, social media for recruitment, and drones to further their operations. In light of this, Nigerian authorities have initiated a review of the national counterterrorism […]

Legal experts, human rights advocates, and judicial officers are increasingly calling for a unified criminal justice system in Nigeria to address inconsistencies in state laws that lead to sentencing disparities and prolonged trials. Currently, Nigeria’s federal system allows states to adopt different legal frameworks, with some using the Penal Code, others the Criminal Code, and […]

Ghana’s defence capabilities have received a significant boost with a €50 million ($52 million) military aid package from the European Union, aimed at enhancing the country’s response to growing security threats. The assistance, provided under the European Peace Facility, includes advanced communication systems, riverine assets, and essential civil engineering tools such as foldable boats, tipper […]

Negotiations between Israel and Hamas for the next phase of the Gaza ceasefire commenced in Cairo on Thursday, avoiding the collapse of the agreement ahead of its expiration on Saturday. Egypt, alongside Israel, Qatar, and the United States, is working to establish the second phase of the ceasefire, which aims to end the ongoing conflict, […]

Following the agreement between Secretary Rubio and Foreign Minister Lavrov to initiate talks on issues affecting the operations of our respective diplomatic missions, delegations from both countries met on February 27 in Istanbul, Turkey. The U.S. delegation was led by Sonata Coulter, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Russia and Central Europe, and the Russian […]

Let me start by recognising the contributions and sacrifices of the 6,100 UNPOL women and men currently deployed across 12 UN missions worldwide. As we’ve heard, UNPOL’s role is is fundamental to the successful delivery of the Action for Peacekeeping Plus Initiative (A4P+). Supporting and advising countries in crisis, conflict, and post-conflict situations, preventing crime, […]