Foreign Archives - Freedom Online

Africa Holds 60% of Global Solar Potential but Receives Minimal Clean Energy Investment

Robert Imoh — Mon, 25 May 2026 14:21:25 +0000

Africa possesses 60 percent of the world’s best solar resources, yet the continent receives only a small share of global clean energy investments, according to Dr Michael David, Executive Director of the Global Initiative for Food Security and Ecosystem Preservation (GIFSEP). Dr David made the remarks during the 2026 Africa Day commemoration in Abuja, highlighting […]

The post Africa Holds 60% of Global Solar Potential but Receives Minimal Clean Energy Investment appeared first on Freedom Online.

U.S. Eyes Indictment of Former Cuban President Raúl Castro Over 1996 Plane Shootdown

Robert Imoh — Fri, 15 May 2026 08:53:30 +0000

The United States is reportedly moving toward indicting 94-year-old former Cuban president Raúl Castro in connection with the 1996 downing of planes operated by a Cuban exile group, media sources say. The potential indictment is linked to the shooting down of two Cessna aircraft belonging to Miami-based group *Brothers to the Rescue*. The incident occurred […]

The post U.S. Eyes Indictment of Former Cuban President Raúl Castro Over 1996 Plane Shootdown appeared first on Freedom Online.

Nigeria-South Africa Chamber Urges Calm and Dialogue Amid Xenophobic Unrest

Robert Imoh — Tue, 12 May 2026 11:45:53 +0000

The Nigeria-South Africa Chamber of Commerce (NSACC) has called for calm, dialogue, and enhanced bilateral cooperation following the recent wave of xenophobic unrest in South Africa. In a statement released on Tuesday in Lagos, the Chairman of NSACC, Dr. Ije Jidenma, expressed deep concern over the violence that has affected various communities, businesses, and livelihoods […]

The post Nigeria-South Africa Chamber Urges Calm and Dialogue Amid Xenophobic Unrest appeared first on Freedom Online.

23 Chadian Soldiers Killed in Boko Haram Attack on Lake Chad Base

Robert Imoh — Wed, 06 May 2026 10:53:08 +0000

Chad’s military confirmed on Tuesday that 23 soldiers lost their lives and 26 others were wounded in a brutal attack by Boko Haram militants on a base located on the shores of Lake Chad. Army spokesperson Issakha Acheikh Chanane stated that the assault occurred late on Monday on the island of Barka Tolorom. Despite the […]

The post 23 Chadian Soldiers Killed in Boko Haram Attack on Lake Chad Base appeared first on Freedom Online.

French Cargo Ship Attacked in Strait of Hormuz: Crew Injured and Vessel Damaged

Robert Imoh — Wed, 06 May 2026 10:44:01 +0000

In a concerning development, a French cargo vessel was targeted during its transit through the Strait of Hormuz on May 5, 2026. The vessel, identified as San Antonio, was attacked while navigating the key maritime route that connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman. The French shipping giant, CMA CGM, has confirmed the […]

The post French Cargo Ship Attacked in Strait of Hormuz: Crew Injured and Vessel Damaged appeared first on Freedom Online.

UNESCO Launches First International Media and Information Literacy Institute in Nigeria

Robert Imoh — Sat, 02 May 2026 15:08:14 +0000

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), in collaboration with the Federal Government of Nigeria, has inaugurated the world’s first International Media and Information Literacy Institute (IMILI) at the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN). This historic milestone positions Nigeria at the forefront of efforts to strengthen critical thinking and media literacy in […]

The post UNESCO Launches First International Media and Information Literacy Institute in Nigeria appeared first on Freedom Online.

Nigeria Strongly Condemns Killing of Mali Defence Minister, Sadio Camara

Robert Imoh — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:07:53 +0000

The Federal Government of Nigeria has strongly condemned the tragic killing of the Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs of the Republic of Mali, Lt.-Gen. Sadio Camara, following terrorist attacks on April 25, 2026. Kimiebi Ebienfa, the Ministry’s Spokesperson, conveyed this message in a statement on Thursday, April 30, 2026, expressing Nigeria’s deepest sympathies to […]

The post Nigeria Strongly Condemns Killing of Mali Defence Minister, Sadio Camara appeared first on Freedom Online.

UAE to Exit OPEC and OPEC+ from May 1, 2026

Robert Imoh — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:14:48 +0000

The United Arab Emirates has confirmed plans to withdraw from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and the broader OPEC+ coalition, with the decision set to take effect from May 1, 2026. The announcement was reported by Dubai-based media, citing official sources. Officials said the move aligns with the UAE’s long-term economic and energy […]

The post UAE to Exit OPEC and OPEC+ from May 1, 2026 appeared first on Freedom Online.

Trump Rejects Iran Peace Proposal Over Nuclear Concerns

Robert Imoh — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:16:26 +0000

U.S. President Donald Trump has reportedly expressed dissatisfaction with a recent peace proposal submitted by Iran, according to multiple U.S. media sources citing White House officials. The proposal is said to include reopening the strategic Strait of Hormuz and ending the U.S. naval blockade affecting Iranian ports. Sources indicated that the proposal was reviewed during […]

The post Trump Rejects Iran Peace Proposal Over Nuclear Concerns appeared first on Freedom Online.

Nigerian Envoy Demands Justice After Killing of Citizens in South Africa

Robert Imoh — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:36:42 +0000

The Nigerian diplomatic mission in South Africa has strongly condemned the killing of two Nigerian nationals, raising fresh concerns about the safety of foreign nationals in the country. In a statement issued from Johannesburg, Ninikanwa Okey-Uche described the incidents as disturbing and called for urgent investigations by South African authorities. The victims, identified as Amaramiro […]

The post Nigerian Envoy Demands Justice After Killing of Citizens in South Africa appeared first on Freedom Online.

U.S. Moves to Ease Marijuana Rules in Major Policy Shift

Robert Imoh — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:37:28 +0000

The U.S. Department of Justice has announced plans to ease restrictions on certain marijuana products, signaling a major policy shift that could reshape the country’s multi-billion-dollar cannabis industry. The move includes steps to reclassify marijuana from a highly restricted category to a less severe classification, marking one of the most significant changes in U.S. drug […]

The post U.S. Moves to Ease Marijuana Rules in Major Policy Shift appeared first on Freedom Online.

Outrage as Nigerian Man Dies After Police Arrest in Pretoria

Robert Imoh — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:36:18 +0000

The death of a Nigerian national, Ekpenyong Andrew, in Pretoria, South Africa, has sparked widespread outrage and grief among Nigerians both at home and abroad, with calls mounting for a full investigation. Andrew, a motor mechanic and father of five, reportedly died shortly after being arrested by officers of the Tshwane Metro Police in the […]

The post Outrage as Nigerian Man Dies After Police Arrest in Pretoria appeared first on Freedom Online.

Iran Accuses U.S. of Disrupting Diplomatic Talks Amid Rising Tensions

Robert Imoh — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:08:38 +0000

Iran has accused the United States of disrupting ongoing diplomatic efforts, citing recent developments it claims are obstructing progress toward renewed negotiations. Speaking during a phone conversation with Pakistan’s Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said actions by Washington, including what he described as provocations and ceasefire violations, were undermining trust. According […]

The post Iran Accuses U.S. of Disrupting Diplomatic Talks Amid Rising Tensions appeared first on Freedom Online.

Iran Executes Two Men Over Alleged Espionage for Israel

Robert Imoh — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:05:30 +0000

Iranian authorities have confirmed the execution of two men accused of spying for Israel, in a move that has drawn renewed attention to the country’s use of capital punishment. According to reports from Mizan News Agency, the official outlet of Iran’s judiciary, the executions were carried out at dawn following convictions by a revolutionary court […]

The post Iran Executes Two Men Over Alleged Espionage for Israel appeared first on Freedom Online.

Measles Vaccination Saves 20 Million Lives in Africa – WHO Report

Robert Imoh — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:12:23 +0000

Measles immunisation programmes have prevented close to 20 million deaths in Africa since 2000, according to a new report by the World Health Organisation (WHO)and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance. The study, which provides a detailed review of vaccination progress across the continent, revealed that over 500 million children have been protected through routine immunisation efforts. […]

The post Measles Vaccination Saves 20 Million Lives in Africa – WHO Report appeared first on Freedom Online.