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Global Affairs Hub 247 > Articles by: Salem Edosomwan

Venezuela Enters New Chapter Following U.S. Capture of Maduro

Early January U.S. Military Operation in Venezuela Sparks Explosions and Global Alarm In the early hours of January 3, 2026, the United States launched a coordinated military operation against strategic military targets across Venezuela, including bases near the capital, Caracas, as explosions and low-flying aircraft were reported by residents across multiple districts. President Donald Trump […]

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A powerful U.S. strike destroyed ISIS networks in Nigeria

AFRICOM Confirms Coordinated Airstrikes in Sokoto State U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) confirmed that American forces conducted airstrikes against Islamic State (ISIS) targets in Nigeria’s Sokoto State on December 25, 2025, acting “in coordination with Nigerian authorities,” according to a command statement released the same day via its official media channels. AFRICOM said the operation targeted […]

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Budget Broken: Inside Nigeria’s Shocking Political Bargain

Explosive Bribery Allegations Rock Nigeria’s Parliament A seismic allegation has struck the heart of Nigeria’s democracy, with The People’s Gazette reporting that senators and members of the House of Representatives were bribed by the presidency to facilitate the non-implementation of the 2025 national budget. This claim stands in stark contrast to recent legislative activity, notably […]

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Stability at Stake: How Three Democracies Are Redefining Eastern Mediterranean Security

A Calculated Show of Unity in a Fragmented Eastern Mediterranean The joint statements delivered by the leaders of Israel, Greece, and Cyprus underscored a calculated effort to project stability in an increasingly volatile Eastern Mediterranean. Speaking during the trilateral meeting highlighted in the AC15 broadcast, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu emphasized that the partnership rests […]

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Yuletide Vigilance: What the World Needs to Know About Monkeypox Spread and Prevention

As the world enters the Yuletide season, a period marked by travel, large gatherings, and close social contact, public health experts are urging vigilance against monkeypox, a viral disease that continues to circulate globally. According to the U.S. Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are two known variants of the virus, clade I […]

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Constitutional Breach: How Alterations to Nigeria’s Tax Laws Sparked a Political Crisis

On December 17, 2025, A member of Nigeria’s National Assembly raises a point of order. Lawmaker Abdussamad Dasuki alerted the House to discrepancies in the newly gazetted tax laws. A significant political and constitutional crisis is unfolding in Nigeria over allegations that the nation’s newly harmonised tax reform laws were unconstitutionally altered after being passed by the […]

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How Israel’s AI Brigade and Smart Missiles Are Redefining Modern Warfare

In a decisive move to secure a technological edge, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) has centralized its artificial intelligence capabilities under a new operational-tech division named “Bina” (Hebrew for “intelligence”). This “AI Brigade,” established within the C4I and Cyber Defence Directorate, consolidates nearly all of the military’s existing AI units. The strategic goal, as articulated […]

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The State of Germany’s Economy: Crisis Dynamics, Structural Constraints, and Future Stabilization

Germany’s economic disposition is undergoing a profound stress test, one that contrasts sharply with its reputation as Europe’s industrial anchor. While historical success rested on manufacturing scale, export competitiveness, and affordable energy, today’s reality is defined by contraction rather than resilience. Former Greek finance minister Yanis Varoufakis warned in a November 2024 lecture in Berlin […]

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