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VP Shettima Reaffirms Nigeria’s Commitment to Food Security at UN Summit

Fola Badmus03 mins

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – July 28, 2025Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has reiterated the country’s strong commitment to food and nutrition security while addressing global leaders at the United Nations Food Systems Summit held at the iconic African Hall of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Speaking at the summit, Shettima emphasized that food insecurity is a global challenge that “knows no borders” and called for collective international action. He outlined Nigeria’s strategic approach, highlighting the Presidential Initiative on Food Security, which aims to scale up the production of maize, rice, cassava, and wheat using climate-smart solutions. “Nutrition is at the heart of Nigeria’s vision,” he stated, citing the integration of food and nutrition targets into national frameworks such as the National Development Plan and Agenda 2050. The Vice President also spotlighted the Nutrition 774 initiative, designed to implement the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the grassroots level by reaching all 774 local government areas in Nigeria — turning “pledges into meals,” he said. Shettima noted that Nigeria is embracing innovation to transform its agricultural sector. “The Fourth Industrial Revolution is driving our agricultural systems, through the use of artificial intelligence, geospatial analytics, and satellite-driven climate intelligence,” he said. These technologies, he added, are enhancing transparency, boosting production, improving market access, and reducing food waste. Highlighting strategic partnerships, the Vice President pointed to collaborations with the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) to develop Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones. These zones, he said, are creating jobs, attracting investment, and linking local farmers to global markets. He concluded by emphasizing the role of nutrition education and school feeding programs in securing long-term outcomes, stating that they are essential for “building healthier futures” for Nigerian children.

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UN Report Accuses Rwanda and Uganda of Fueling Conflict in Eastern DRC

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A confidential United Nations experts’ report has accused Rwanda of exercising command and control over the M23 rebel group in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and alleged that Uganda has unilaterally doubled its military presence in the region without Kinshasa’s consent. The yet-to-be-published report, which was submitted to the UN Security Council in May and reviewed by Al Jazeera and other media outlets, paints a grim picture of escalating regional tensions, widespread human rights violations, and economic exploitation in mineral-rich eastern Congo. Rwanda’s Alleged Role and Mineral Looting According to the UN experts, Rwanda: The report states that Rwanda’s involvement “meets the threshold for international liability” and could trigger sanctions for state sponsorship of armed groups. However, President Paul Kagame dismissed the allegations as “biased and unfounded,” accusing the UN of ignoring the security threat posed by the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR), an armed militia linked to perpetrators of the 1994 Rwandan genocide. Uganda’s Military Expansion The UN report also implicates Uganda, alleging: Uganda defended its operations, saying they were aimed at neutralizing the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), a Uganda-linked rebel group active in eastern Congo.Ugandan Ambassador Adonia Ayebare described the UN findings as “falsehoods,” while army chief Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba accused the UN experts of bias, saying, “While they write their reports, we continue saving lives in the region.” Kinshasa and Wazalendo Militias The report also criticizes the Congolese government for: “These abuses occurred in a climate of impunity and reflect the weakening chain of command within the Congolese army,” the report states. Regional Dynamics and Hidden Agendas Experts believe the renewed conflict is driven not only by security concerns but also by economic interests in Congo’s vast mineral reserves.Kristof Titeca, a researcher at the University of Antwerp, told Al Jazeera: “Kigali and Kampala have overlapping ambitions in eastern DRC. They cooperate at times but also compete fiercely over influence, trade routes, and access to minerals.” Analysts say Uganda’s recent troop surge may be a reaction to Rwanda’s growing dominance via M23, raising fears of a proxy war between the two countries inside Congo. Humanitarian Toll and Global Concern Since the resurgence of M23 in 2024: Volker Turk, UN Human Rights Chief, called the situation “a human catastrophe”, urging all parties to stop violations of international humanitarian law and allow aid delivery. Peace Efforts Under Strain The revelations in the UN report threaten to derail recent US-brokered peace agreements and Qatar-mediated dialogue between Kinshasa and M23.While Rwanda and Uganda have dismissed the findings, civil society groups insist the report underscores the need for regional accountability mechanisms and stricter sanctions against those fueling the conflict.

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Kim Jong-un Weeps Over Coffins of North Korean Troops Killed in Ukraine as He Plans to Send Thousands More

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North Korean leader Kim Jong-un was seen in tears during a ceremony honouring North Korean troops who died fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine — even as reports suggest he is preparing to deploy thousands more to the war front. In a solemn state event, Kim draped national flags over at least six coffins while an orchestra played mournful music and singers performed emotional ballads. Broadcast images showed the dictator visibly moved as he watched footage of himself honouring the fallen soldiers, who were reportedly among the 12,000 North Koreans sent to aid Russia’s war efforts. The troops, many poorly equipped and undertrained, suffered heavy losses in Ukraine, particularly in the contested Kursk region. Despite the staggering casualties, North Korea is expected to send an additional 6,000 troops to the front lines later this summer. The event, held in a vast Pyongyang auditorium, was attended by Russian and North Korean military personnel and dignitaries, including Russian Culture Minister Olga Lyubimova. It also marked the first anniversary of a strategic partnership treaty signed last year by Kim and Russian President Vladimir Putin, which includes a mutual defense clause. The Korea Central News Agency praised the memorial as a celebration of “internationalist obligation” and a reaffirmation of the “blood-forged” alliance between the two nations. However, the growing military collaboration has drawn strong criticism from the international community. South Korea and Japan have both condemned the deployment of North Korean troops as a violation of United Nations sanctions and a dangerous escalation in the conflict.

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UN Development Aid Conference Opens in Spain Amid Global Funding Crisis

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The United Nations Conference on Financing for Development opened on Monday in Seville, Spain, bringing together at least 50 world leaders to address urgent global challenges such as poverty, hunger, climate change, healthcare, and peace—despite mounting concern over declining international development aid. This once-in-a-decade summit, scheduled to run through Thursday, comes at a time of historic cuts to development assistance, most notably by the United States under President Donald Trump, who withdrew more than 80% of USAID programmes shortly after taking office in January. The US is absent from the conference, a move that has drawn criticism from several quarters. Key figures attending the summit include UN Secretary-General António Guterres, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Kenyan President William Ruto, alongside over 4,000 participants from civil society, the private sector, and global financial institutions. Adding to the funding shortfall, Germany, the United Kingdom, and France have also reduced their aid budgets, reallocating resources to meet rising NATO defence obligations driven by pressure from Washington. Global humanitarian organisation Oxfam International warns that the current wave of aid reductions represents the largest since 1960, and the UN estimates a staggering $4 trillion annual gap in development finance needed to meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. The conference aims to restructure global financing in line with the 17 SDGs, adopted in 2015, but the withdrawal of major donors and shrinking budgets have cast doubt on the feasibility of achieving those targets within the remaining five-year window. A common declaration, negotiated earlier this month in New York, is expected to be signed during the conference. The document reaffirms commitments to gender equality, global cooperation, and reform of international financial institutions. While some, like Zambia’s UN ambassador Chola Milambo, hailed the declaration as a sign that multilateralism remains viable, Oxfam criticised the text for “lacking ambition,” arguing it prioritises the interests of the wealthy over the needs of the world’s poor. The conference continues amid street demonstrations in Seville, where activists are demanding a UN-led framework for sovereign debt resolution and greater accountability in international aid commitments.

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Shettima to represent Tinubu at 79th UN General Assembly 

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President Bola Tinubu will not attend the 79th United Nations General Assembly session in New York this year. The President, according to a statement signed by Special Adviser  on Information & Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga, has thus directed Vice President Kashim Shettima to lead Nigeria’s delegation. President Tinubu, who returned to the country last Sunday after his trip to China and the United Kingdom, wants to focus on domestic issues and address some of the country’s challenges, especially after the recent devastating flooding. At UNGA 79, Vice President Shettima will deliver Nigeria’s national statement to the General Assembly, attend important sideline events, and hold bilateral meetings. The high-level General Debate, with the theme “Leaving no one behind: Acting together for the advancement of peace, sustainable development and human dignity for present and future generations,” will run from Tuesday, September 24, through Saturday, September 28, 2024.

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