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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Global education board chair meets former UN secretary-general to advance education initiatives

Jakaya Kikwete, the Board Chair of Global Partnership for Education and former President of Tanzania, recently took to Twitter to…

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South African presidency addresses US ambassador’s claims of weapons supply to Russia

The South African Presidency has expressed concern over comments made by the United States Ambassador to South Africa, Reuben E…

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ASEAN discusses Myanmar’s Five-Point Consensus with Jokowi as chair

Indonesian President Joko Widodo, also known as Jokowi, chaired the Retreat session of the 42nd ASEAN Summit on the second…

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Indonesian President chairs two meetings on last day of ASEAN Summit 2023

Indonesian President Joko Widodo chaired two out of the three meetings scheduled for the last day of the 42nd ASEAN…

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UK-based Nigerian filmmaker Dan Akinlolu sheds light on mental health challenges in ‘WAJA’

Dan Akinlolu is a Nigerian-born, UK based filmmaker whose recent film "WAJA" has been accepted by the Film Festival Circuit.…

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U.S. Mission in Nigeria congratulates the 2023 Mandela Washington Fellows

The U.S. Mission in Nigeria has announced the names of the 57 Nigerians who have been selected for the 2023…

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US Embassy swears in 8 more Peace Corps volunteers in Eswatini, total now 19

On May 10th, 2023, the United States Embassy in Eswatini held a swearing-in ceremony for eight additional Peace Corps volunteers,…

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Syrian president invited to Arab League summit by Saudi Arabia

Damascus, May 10, 2023 - Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has received an invitation from King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud,…

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Key diplomats from Russia, Syria, Turkey, and Iran meet in Moscow

Moscow, May 10, 2023 - The foreign ministers of Russia, Syria, Turkey, and Iran - Sergey Lavrov, Faisal Mekdad, Mevlut…

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UAE president Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to visit France for working visit

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the President of the UAE, is set to travel to Paris, France…

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Russia to retaliate after US denies visas to Russian journalists

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov has announced that further retaliatory measures are being considered after the United States refused…

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American Film Showcase screens ‘Sustained Outrage’ on importance of free press in Nigeria

The U.S. Mission in Nigeria, in partnership with the International Institute for Creative Development and Transcorp Hilton Abuja, screened "Sustained…

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Lagos museum professionals complete wood conservation training with U.S. Mission and partners

Twelve professionals from the Lagos National Museum in Nigeria have completed a Wood Conservation Training program organized in partnership with…

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South African Minister Pandor joins experts to discuss country’s global role

In a bid to gain deeper insights into South Africa's position in the current geo-political environment, a roundtable discussion was…

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US Mission congratulates 2023 Mandela Washington Fellows

The U.S. Mission in Nigeria has announced the names of the 57 Nigerians who were selected for the 2023 cohort…

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