Africa
Chidimma Adetshina withdraws from Miss South Africa amid citizenship controversyÂ
Chidimma Adetshina, a contestant in the Miss South Africa pageant, has withdrawn from the competition following a month-long investigation into her nationality
South African Home Affairs investigates Miss SA beauty pageant contender’s nationality amid controversyÂ
The South African Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has released preliminary findings from an investigation into the nationality of Chidimma Adetshina, a beauty queen with Nigerian heritage, who has been at the center of a controversy regarding her eligibility to compete in this year's Miss South Africa pageant.
UN officials warn of risks to women, girls as peacekeepers withdraw from conflict zones
Senior UN officials have raised concerns over the impact of reducing or closing peacekeeping and special political missions on the protection of women and girls in conflict zones.
FG to partner with Gulf of Guinea commission to tackle maritime crimes
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to collaborate with the Gulf of Guinea Commission (GGC) to combat piracy and unlawful maritime crimes.
Expert explains how Nigeria can benefit from ECOWAS single currency
Nigeria is positioned to benefit most from the free movement of goods and persons resulting from the implementation of ECOWAS single currency.
