President Bola Tinubu has called on creditors and multilateral financial institutions to grant debt forgiveness for Nigeria and other developing nations. He made this appeal during his address to world leaders at the General Debate of the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. His speech was delivered by Vice […]
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Tinubu Orders Reduction of Nigeria’s Delegation to UN General Assembly
In a move to curb excessive government spending, President Bola Tinubu has directed the reduction of Nigeria’s official delegation to the upcoming 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York this September. This decision was announced on Saturday by Tinubu’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, during a one-day retreat organized by […]
Presidency Maintains Silence On President Tinubu’s Return Following UNGA
Amid mounting speculation and concerns among Nigerians about President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s whereabouts and well-being after his participation in the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), the presidency has chosen to remain tight-lipped, refusing to confirm or deny his return to the country. This development has left the nation in a state […]
UNGA: We’re Not Going To Allow Use Of Military Force Against Niger – Mali
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mali, Abdoulaye Diop, issued a stern warning against the use of military force on the Republic of Niger following the recent military coup. Speaking at the United Nations General Assembly, Mali’s top diplomat emphasized the importance of their security agreement with Niger, pledging support in the face of any […]
Ghana’s President Calls For Slavery Reparations From The West At UNGA
Ghana’s President Nana Akufo-Addo delivered a powerful address at the UN General Assembly, emphasizing the need for reparations as a recognition of the profound crimes committed during the transatlantic slave trade and centuries of colonial exploitation. He argued that Africa’s current economic and social challenges are intricately linked to historical injustices that shaped the global […]
Time To Wrest Complete Freedom From Europeans Has Come – Guinea’s Leader
Colonel Mamadi Doumboya, the leader of Guinea’s military government, has defended the military’s actions in toppling civilian governments across Africa. Speaking at the United Nations General Assembly, Colonel Doumbouya argued that it’s time for Africa to free itself from European control. He expressed frustration with civilian leaders who make empty promises and seek to perpetuate […]
Stop lecturing us, Guinea’s Leader Criticizes Western Democracy At UNGA
Guinea’s President, Colonel Mamady Doumbouya, recently addressed the United Nations General Assembly in New York, where he made a thought-provoking statement challenging the suitability of the Western model of democracy in the context of African nations. He asserted that Africa has been burdened with a “governance model imposed on us” that struggles to resonate with […]
‘The wealth Of Africa Belongs To Africans’ – Ramaphosa At UNGA
South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered a compelling address at the 78th session of the UN General Assembly, emphasizing the urgency of climate action and advocating for global reform. Here is an edited version of his speech: In his address to the United Nations General Assembly, President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa called upon affluent […]
President Tinubu’s Historic UN Address: Africa’s Call for Global Solidarity, Progress
In this speech delivered by His Excellency, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, at the 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly on September 18, 2023, he addresses various global issues with a particular focus on Africa. President Tinubu highlights the challenges faced by Africa, calls for international cooperation, […]