Politics
Over Half of Nigeria’s Displaced Are Children: A Crisis Unfolding
A recent report by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) paints a grim picture of Nigeria’s internally displaced persons (IDP) crisis, revealing that a staggering 50.2% – over half a million – are children. This alarming statistic underscores the devastating impact of insecurity, conflict, and natural disasters on the nation’s most vulnerable population. Over 50%…
US Open to Talks with Syrian Rebels Despite Terror Label
In a surprising turn, the United States has expressed its willingness to engage with Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), the Syrian rebel group responsible for the recent overthrow of President Bashar al-Assad, despite their existing “foreign terrorist organization” designation. The State Department clarified that this label doesn’t preclude communication and stressed the importance of HTS’s role…