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Arctic Rift Deepens as Trump Floats Tariffs over Greenland Ambition

President Donald Trump’s determination to bring Greenland under U.S. control has triggered a sharp diplomatic confrontation with Denmark and the Greenlandic government, raising fears of a serious rupture in transatlantic relations. Speaking on Friday, Trump reiterated that the United States “needs” Greenland for strategic and security reasons and said he was considering the use of […]

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Tinubu Pays Tribute to Chief Bisi Akande at 87, Hails Role in Democracy and APC’s Rise

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has paid glowing tribute to Chief Bisi Akande, elder statesman, former governor of Osun State and founding national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), as he marks his 87th birthday on January 16, 2026. In a statement released on Thursday, the President described Chief Akande as a central figure in

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No VAT on Your Money Transfers, Only on Bank Charges – Oyedele Reassures Nigerians

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Nigerians sending money to family, paying school fees, or settling business bills can breathe easier. The Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, has made it clear that the government does not charge Value Added Tax on the actual money people transfer. What attracts VAT, he explained, is only

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Africa Can Drive Global Economic Resilience, Says WTO Chief Okonjo-Iweala

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Africa has the potential to reshape global trade and bolster economic resilience, if it moves beyond commodity dependence toward value-added production and deeper integration into global markets, according to Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the World Trade Organization. Delivering the 2025 Mattei Lecture at the World Bank’s Africa Growth and Opportunity–Research in Action (AGORA) Conference in

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BRICS and the Reordering of Global Power: Beyond Dollar Dominance

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For decades, global power has often been framed as unipolar, with the United States at its apex. Yet this simplification obscures the real dynamics of the post–World War II order. The world has always been multipolar in material capabilities, with industrial giants, regional powers, and emerging economies, but it became structurally unipolar in monetary, financial,

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Ugandans Vote Amid Internet Blackout and Widespread Delays in High-Stakes Election

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Kampala, Uganda — January 15, 2026 Ugandans went to the polls on Thursday in a tense presidential and parliamentary election marked by an unprecedented internet shutdown, logistical delays, and heavy security, as 81-year-old President Yoweri Museveni seeks a seventh term in office. The vote comes after an election campaign marred by violence and the repeated

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U.S. Delivers Military Supplies to Nigeria Amid Deepening Security Pressures

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U.S. forces have delivered critical military supplies to Nigerian security partners in Abuja, a move aimed at supporting Nigeria’s ongoing efforts to confront worsening insecurity across the country. The delivery comes at a time when millions of Nigerians continue to live under the shadow of violence linked to insurgency, banditry, and communal conflict, particularly in

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Reimagined Colonialism: Power, War, and Domination in the 21st Century

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The contemporary international order is frequently described as post-colonial, rules-based, and increasingly multipolar. Yet the persistent spread of conflict, coercion, and external intervention across regions suggests a less reassuring reality. From Eastern Europe and the Middle East to Africa and Latin America, war and political disruption have become routine instruments through which global power is

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U.S. Urges Citizens to Leave Venezuela Amid Post-Maduro Uncertainty

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The United States government has issued an urgent warning for its citizens in Venezuela to leave immediately, citing reports of armed groups targeting Americans and a rapidly deteriorating security situation. The alert comes one week after U.S. forces captured former President Nicolás Maduro and his wife in a high-profile operation. The U.S. Embassy for Venezuela,

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Coercion, Sovereignty, and the Limits of Power: Venezuela’s Oil and the Fragility of Modern Hegemony

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Few days ago, the United States announced it would control and market Venezuelan oil “indefinitely,” selling an initial 30–50 million barrels on global markets and managing the proceeds in U.S.‑controlled accounts. U.S. officials framed this move as essential for stabilizing Venezuela’s economy and rebuilding its oil sector. But the coercive mechanics and political rhetoric accompanying

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