Gambia and Others are Facing Backlash for Backing a Proposal to Commercialize Whaling
A joint proposal from several West African nations to lift the commercial whaling ban, citing food insecurity, faced criticism at the IWC meeting in Peru, with conservationists arguing these countries have no history of whaling, leading to the proposal’s retraction.
Tinubu Emphasizes the Importance of Security in Nigeria for Regional Stability
President Bola Tinubu, in a recent address, emphasized Nigeria’s commitment to tackling security challenges, noting that a secure Nigeria strengthens the stability of the Sahel region and supports neighboring nations, with former leaders and military officials also highlighting the complex regional factors contributing to insecurity.
Nigeria Supports UN Security Council Seat Reform After Deploying Troops to Gambia and Other Countries
Nigeria’s Defence Minister, Mohammed Badaru, highlighted the country’s longstanding contributions to global peacekeeping, advocating for Africa’s permanent representation on the UN Security Council during his address at the 79th United Nations General Assembly, while reaffirming Nigeria’s commitment to international security and anti-terrorism efforts.
