Lara Carter

Global Watch Eleven Killed in Central African Republic Gold Mine Shoot-Out Run by Russian Wagner Group

A shooting at a gold mine operated by Russia’s Wagner mercenaries in the Central African Republic claimed 11 lives. The…

11 months ago

Africa Rising: Liberian Authorities Block Brussels Flight Over Rising Protest Tensions

Liberia's government abruptly canceled a Brussels Airlines flight, citing security concerns linked to political unrest. The flyers included diplomats and…

11 months ago

EU and Chinese Leaders Gather in Beijing for EU‑China Summit, Marking 50 Years of Diplomatic Ties

High-stakes dialogue begins in Beijing as EU and Chinese leaders convene to mark 50 years of diplomatic ties. Despite the…

11 months ago

Africa’s Revolution: Kenya Arrests 1,500 Amid Deadly Protests

Kenyan authorities have arrested around 1,500 individuals linked to violent, deadly protests in late June and early July, which left…

11 months ago

Global Markets: China’s Q2 2025 GDP grows by 5.2% Despite Domestic Market Demand Decline

China’s economy expanded by 5.2% in Q2, exceeding analyst predictions, although domestic consumption remains weak. Exports and infrastructure spending drove…

11 months ago

World Trade: Samsung Claims #1 Position in Global Smartphone Market in Q2 2025, Overtaking Apple and Huawei

Samsung has reclaimed the top spot in global smartphone market shipments for Q2 2025, outpacing rivals amid intense competition. The…

11 months ago

Trump unveils “massive” arms deal for Ukraine, warns Russia As Putin Moves Unperturbed

Former U.S. President Donald Trump announced a major arms sale to Ukraine, including Patriot missile systems, and demanded a Russian…

11 months ago

Global Watch: Child Malnutrition in Gaza Has Doubled Amid Israeli Strikes -United Nations

The United Nations has reported that child malnutrition in Gaza has doubled since food restrictions began in March 2025, heightening…

11 months ago

Industry Watch: Amazon Prime Day breaks records— Over $23.8 billion in online U.S. sales

Amazon’s 2025  Prime Day event, extended to a four‑day extravaganza running from July 8–11, is projected to shatter earlier records—$23.8 billion…

11 months ago

Industry Watch: Gold Soars Past $3,300 Per Ounce

Gold has surged to all‑time highs, recently breaking the $3,300 per ounce level, as soaring safe‑haven demand has driven a…

11 months ago

Under Watch: Deadly protests in Kenya lead to Nairobi Lockdown

On July 7, 2025, amidst continental cries for Africa Rising, Kenya’s capital was placed under lockdown after police clashed with…

11 months ago

Trump Media Launches Newsmax – Latest Global TV Streaming Platform

Trump media which operates Truth Social, the streaming platform Truth+, and the FinTech brand Truth.Fi, announced today that the Company…

11 months ago

Today’s Leadership Quote from Princess Olatorera Majekodunmi-Oniru

Today's Leadership Quote on true, progressive leadership: A true leader does not derive power from a position but from his…

11 months ago

2025 Events: Trump Hosts Africa-USA summit with five African Presidents in Washington DC

From July 9–11, President Trump will host Presidents from Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania, and Senegal in Washington DC for a Africa-USA…

11 months ago

Nigerian Politics: Multiple Old-Guard Politicians Unite Under ADC for 2027 Elections

Entrenched Old-Guard Nigerian leaders—Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, and others—have United under the ADC (African Democratic Congress) to challenge President Tinubu…

11 months ago

Under Watch: Borno Flooding devastates Nigeria— Over 1 million Citizens impacted

Unprecedented flooding in Borno State, northern Nigeria—the worst in over 30 years—has affected roughly one million people. The collapse of…

11 months ago

Continental Update: Rwanda disarms 120 Congolese fighters near Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo

President Paul Kagame of Rwanda The Rwandan army has officially disarmed more than 120 armed combatants from the eastern DRC,…

11 months ago

Under Watch: Escalating Militant Threat in West African Countries – Mali, Benin, Burkina Faso

The al‑Qaeda affiliate JNIM (Jama’at Nusrat al‑Islam wal‑Muslimin) has expanded across Mali, Burkina Faso, and Benin, growing to about 6,000…

11 months ago

Princess Oniru Attends 70th Birthday of Chief Mrs Bola Obasanjo At Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library

The grand celebration took place at The Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library on the 29th of November, 2023, with friends and…

3 years ago

Princess Olatorera Majekodunmi-Oniru Attends “A Piece of Me” Event by Mimmi Kasu At Pier Harbour Lagos

The waterside fashion show experience held at Pier Harbour Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria within walking distance of Moist Beach Oniru.…

3 years ago