Foreign Affairs

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu as Nigeria's Minister of Foreign Affairs following the resignation of Yusuf Tuggar. He nominated Sola Enikanolaiye as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs pending Senate confirmation. The moves aim to enhance Nigeria's foreign policy efficiency.

April 20, 2026 Reported by AI

Chile and the United States signed a security agreement and a memorandum on critical minerals and rare earths in Santiago on Monday. The ceremony at the Foreign Ministry featured Foreign Minister Francisco Pérez Mackenna and US officials. The deals aim to bolster bilateral cooperation against challenges like organized crime and supply chains.

The Russian Embassy in Kenya has confirmed that six civilians were killed and 37 others injured after a Ukrainian missile strike hit the city of Bryansk in Russia. The attack is alleged to have deliberately targeted civilians. The embassy could not confirm if any Kenyan nationals were among the victims.

March 02, 2026 Reported by AI

The Kenyan government yesterday issued a safety advisory to its citizens living or traveling in the Middle East region, urging them to take precautionary measures.

The Swedish Foreign Ministry (UD) has tightened its travel advisory for Iran, urging all Swedish citizens in the country to leave immediately due to the deteriorating security situation. Protests that erupted on December 28 have led to violence and hundreds of deaths. The advisory remains in effect until further notice.

January 07, 2026 Reported by AI

President Claudia Sheinbaum addressed Mexican representatives abroad, highlighting the historic transformation underway in the country and diplomatic goals for 2026. The message came during the XXXVII Meeting of Heads of Embassies and Consulates, led by Foreign Secretary Juan Ramón de la Fuente. Priorities include bolstering consular protection and promoting national achievements globally.