Foreign Affairs

The United States relied on information and reports from Emeka Umeagbalasi, a screwdriver trader in Onitsha, Anambra state, to launch air strikes in Nigeria, according to a report by the New York Times. In October, US President Donald Trump redesignated Nigeria as a “country of particular concern” in response to allegations of a Christian genocide in the country. “Christianity is …

The United States plans to spend N587 billion ($413.046m) on counter-insurgency operations in Nigeria and other African countries in 2026 amid worsening security conditions across West Africa. The allocation is contained in the US National Defence Authorisation Act for Fiscal Year 2026, obtained by The PUNCH on Thursday. The funds were approved under Title XLIII – Operation and Maintenance. The …

When Yoweri Museveni seized power in Uganda in 1986, he declared that “the problem of Africa in general and Uganda in particular is not the people but leaders who want to overstay in power.” Now 81, the former rebel leader is seeking a seventh term in office on Thursday, after nearly four decades at the helm of the East African …

The State Department is pausing all visa processing for 75 countries in an effort to crack down on applicants deemed likely to become a public charge. A State Department memo, seen first by Fox News Digital, directs consular officers to refuse visas under existing law while the department reassesses screening and vetting procedures. The countries include Somalia, Russia, Afghanistan, Brazil, …

Military strikes conducted by the US in December 2025 killed 155 Lakurawa terrorists in Sokoto, a report by The New Humanitarian has claimed. The publication also claimed that the attacks left 200 additional Lakurawa fighters missing in the week following the operation. The strikes, carried out in collaboration with Nigerian authorities, are believed to have involved Tomahawk missiles launched from …

The United States has revoked more than 100,000 visas since President Donald Trump assumed office in January 2025, marking the highest number of visa cancellations recorded in a single year, according to the US State Department. Officials disclosed that the revocations include approximately 8,000 student visas and about 2,500 specialised visa categories, with enforcement actions largely targeting foreign nationals involved …

For the first time since President Donald Trump shifted his focus on insecurity in Nigeria, he has admitted that Muslims are also victims of killings. Contrary to the reality on ground, the US President has consistently claimed that Christians are being targeted in attacks. However, in an interview with New York Times, Trump admitted that not a single religion is …

The Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres, has expressed regret over the decision by the United States to withdraw from a number of United Nations entities, stressing that assessed financial contributions to the organisation are a legal obligation for all member states. In a statement issued on Thursday by his spokesperson, Stéphane Dujarric, the Secretary-General expressed regret over the …

US President Donald Trump has ordered the country’s withdrawal from 66 global organisations, which the White House says operate contr+ary to America’s national interests. Of the 66 organisations, 31 are United Nations (UN) entities while 35 are non-UN affiliated. The presidential declaration was signed on Wednesday, following a review directed at the State Department earlier this year of all international …

The United States has introduced new travel restrictions that could require Nigerians applying for B1/B2 visas to post bonds of up to $15,000. According to information published on the US Department of State’s website, Travel.State.Gov, the payment of a bond does not guarantee visa issuance, adding that fees paid without the direction of a consular officer will not be refunded. …