Adekunle Owolabi

Adekunle Owolabi

Adekunle, a seasoned journalist renowned for his astute coverage of global affairs, has honed his craft across diverse newsrooms in Lagos, Johannesburg, and Abu Dhabi. Adept at navigating the complexities of political and international diplomacy, he consistently delivers insightful analysis and accurate reporting, earning him recognition as a trusted voice in the field
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Honourable Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has been conferred with the National Order of Merit, Cooperation and Development Medal by H.E. Umaro Sissoco Embaló, President of the Republic of Guinea Bissau, on Tuesday, 16th May, 2023. Photo: MFA Ghana
Diplomacy

Foreign minister Botchwey honored in Ghana-Guinea-Bissau state visit

Honorable Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, Ghana's Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, was honored with the prestigious National Order of…

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Gunmen Attack US Embassy Officials in Anambra, Four Killed

Anambra, Nigeria — Tragedy struck on Tuesday as gunmen targeted a convoy of U.S. Embassy staffers in southeast Nigeria, resulting…

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John Kirby speaks at the White House press briefing on May 16 [Evelyn Hockstein/Reuters]
News

US embassy convoy attacked in southeast Nigeria, resulting in four deaths

A convoy of United States embassy staff came under fire in southeast Nigeria, resulting in the tragic deaths of two…

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H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, met with Grant Shapps, Secretary of State for the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero of the UK. Photo: WAM
Diplomacy

Abdullah bin Zayed Meets UK Secretary for Energy Security

London, 16th May, 2023 - H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation,…

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The UAE's Minister of Energy and Infrastructure met with Iran's Minister of Roads and Urban Development On the sideline of the 17th annual exhibition and conference of 'the Middle East Rail' in Abu Dhabi, emphasized the development of relations with Tehran and the use of the North-South corridor.
Diplomacy

UAE aims to develop relations with Iran, utilize North-South corridor

Abu Dhabi, UAE - The Minister of Energy and Infrastructure of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) met with Iran's Minister…

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Delivering a speech at the ceremony, the Deputy Chancellor of the University for Educational Affairs Morat Babagholi Annayev. Photo: Iran Press
Culture & Tourism

Commemoration ceremony of Hakim Abolqasem Ferdowsi held in Turkmenistan

Ashgabat, Turkmenistan - The Makhtum Qoli State University of Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, hosted a commemoration ceremony in honor of Hakim Abolqasem…

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Honourable Nancy Tembo, M.P., Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Malawi, was Guest of Honour at a Coronation Reception which Her Excellency Ms Fiona Ritchie, British High Commissioner to Malawi, hosted at her residence on 11th May, 2023. Photo: MFA Malawi
Diplomacy

Nancy Tembo attends coronation reception hosted by British High Commissioner to Malawi

Lilongwe, Malawi - Honourable Nancy Tembo, M.P., Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Malawi, graced the Coronation Reception…

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Mr. Hakainde Hichilema, President of the Republic of Zambia held a meeting with Rt. Hon. Andrew Mitchell, M.P, International Development Minister of the United Kingdom, in Lusaka. Photo: MFAIC Zambia
Diplomacy

Hichilema meets UK development minister to discuss investment opportunities

Lusaka, Zambia - 15 May 2023, Mr. Hakainde Hichilema, the esteemed President of the Republic of Zambia, held a significant…

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His Excellency Dr Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera, President of the Republic of Malawi, participated in a networking event for UK-based investors as Guest of Honour on Saturday, 7th May, 2023, on the sidelines of his attendance of the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III. Photo: MFA Malawi
Trade & Investment

President Chakwera engages UK investors at networking event

London, UK - His Excellency Dr Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera, the esteemed President of the Republic of Malawi, graced a networking…

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Today, 16th May, 2023, the Hon. Minister of Foreign Affairs, H.E. Geoffrey Onyeama received the courtesy visit of a high-level delegation from Sri Lanka led by the Defence Secretary, Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd). Photo: MFA Nigeria
Diplomacy

Sri Lankan delegation meets Nigerian Foreign Affairs Minister to enhance cooperation

Abuja, 16th May 2023 - Today, the Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs, His Excellency Geoffrey Onyeama, warmly welcomed a distinguished…

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The Hon. Minister of Foreign Affairs, H.E. Geoffrey Onyeama received in audience the Chief of Mission, International Organization for Migration (IOM) Nigeria, Mr. Laurent De Boeck today, 16th May, 2023. Photo: MFA Nigeria
Diplomacy

Nigeria’s Foreign Affairs Minister discusses migration, humanitarian issues with IOM Chief of Mission

Abuja, 16th May 2023 - The Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs, His Excellency Geoffrey Onyeama, held a meeting today with…

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Ms. Katja Dominik and Mr. Rolf Holmboe appointed for EU Civilian Missions in Niger and Ukraine
Appointments

New heads of mission appointed for EU civilian missions in Niger and Ukraine

Brussels - The Council has announced the appointment of new Heads of Mission (HoM) for two of the European Union's…

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Symbolic Unity: President Čaputová of Slovakia and Chancellor Scholz of Germany forge strong bonds at the Council of Europe Summit. Photo: Twitter/Zuzana Čaputová
Diplomacy

President Čaputová holds productive talks at Council of Europe summit

Reykjavik, Iceland - Zuzana Čaputová, the President of Slovakia, took to Twitter to share the progress made during the Council…

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Dr. Naledi Pandor, the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, engaged in a productive meeting yesterday with Mr. Ahmed Bin Abdulaziz Kattan, the Special Envoy of the Royal Court of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Photo: DIRCO
Diplomacy

Minister Naledi Pandor holds meeting with Saudi Arabia’s special envoy in Cape Town

Cape Town - Dr. Naledi Pandor, the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, engaged in a productive meeting yesterday with…

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South Africa's Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York, Amb. Mathu Joyini attended the commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the Palestinian NAKBA at the UN Head Quarters, New York on 15 May 2023. Photo: DIRCO
Diplomacy

SA Ambassador Mathu Joyini commemorates Palestinian NAKBA at UN HQ

New York - Amb. Mathu Joyini, South Africa's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, participated in a significant event on…

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