International and Diplomacy

Stanley Ihedigbo   South Carolina Organization of African Unity (OAU-SC), under the leadership of its President, Grand Knight Emeritus Sir Tonna Okei (Ikuku Oma), has concluded a successful three-day series of high-level courtesy visits to key government officials, law enforcement authorities, community leaders and stakeholders across South Carolina. The strategic…

Tony Okoh, Uyo Nigerian legal practitioner and advocate, Awele Ideal, joined global leaders, policymakers, legal professionals, and gender advocates at the 70th session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70) in New York, where discussions centered on justice, gender equality, inclusion, and the protection of women…

Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has defended Nigeria’s continued reliance on diplomacy in responding to recurring xenophobic attacks and killings of Nigerians in South Africa, insisting that sustained engagement remains the most viable option despite mounting public frustration. Speaking during Frontline, a current affairs programme on Eagle 102.5 FM, Ilese-Ijebu,…

Stanley Ihedigbo In a colourful celebration blending culture, diplomacy and goodwill, the Pan African People, a sociocultural group of Africans living in Columbia, Carolina, USA, honoured Mayor Daniel J. Rickenmann with the chieftaincy title Adolor of the Pan African People, citing his inclusive leadership, sustainable development drive and promotion of…

Founder and General Overseer of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has warned that the forthcoming general election in Zambia will be extremely tough and competitive, stressing that only a strong coalition of opposition forces can successfully unseat the incumbent president. Primate Ayodele made this prophetic disclosure on Tuesday,…

Students from Akwa Ibom and Cross River States Nigerian, converged in Accra, Ghana, on December 26, 2025, for the Students Unity Picnic 2025, under the “themed “Reimagining the AkwaCross Xmas Experience in Ghana.” The event, held in Accra, was designed as an inclusive platform that blends cultural celebration, youth leadership…

Stanley Ihedigbo Africa’s creative and cultural industries took center stage in Lagos as the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat officially launched the AfCFTA Forum and Festival on Tourism, Creatives, and Cultural Industries, a landmark initiative aimed at unlocking the vast potential of Africa’s creative economy. The launch event,…

Government of the Republic of Togo and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat have announced the rescheduling of the third edition of the Biashara Afrika Forum, the AfCFTA’s flagship continental trade and investment platform. Originally slated for November 3–5, 2025, the event will now take place from March…

Paul Biya Paradigm Initiative has condemned the ongoing Internet access restrictions in Cameroon in a volatile election environment marked by protests. Since 23rd October 2025, Internet disruptions have been experienced in Cameroon, interfering with freedom of expression and access to information online ahead of the announcement of presidential election results…

Stanley Ihedigbo A book providing insight to leaders in the non-profit sector on how to scale and create impact, secure multi-million dollar funding, and transform and impact lives in the Global South has been released. Titled The Paradigm Initiative Story: A Work in Progress, it offers a blueprint on fundraising…