Adekunle Owolabi

Lesotho's Prime Minister, Samuel Ntsokoane Matekane, conducted an official visit to Türkiye from November 18 to 20, 2024, at the invitation of Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz. The trip aimed to strengthen diplomatic, economic, and cultural ties between the two nations.

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – President Cyril Ramaphosa has officially assumed the G20 Presidency, promising a year focused on solidarity, equality, and sustainability. In his acceptance speech at the G20 Closing Ceremony, Ramaphosa praised Brazil's successful presidency and expressed gratitude for the opportunity to lead the global forum.

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged the G20 leaders to prioritize the reform of global governance institutions during the ongoing summit in Rio de Janeiro. In his address to the summit, Ramaphosa emphasized the urgent need for these institutions to adapt to the evolving global landscape and effectively address pressing challenges.

Simon Ekpa, a Finnish-Nigerian politician and a prominent leader in Nigeria's Biafran separatist movement, has been detained by the Päijät-Häme District Court on suspicion of incitement to commit crimes with terrorist intent. The alleged incident occurred in Lahti on August 23, 2021, and forms part of a broader investigation by Finland's National Bureau of Investigation (NBI).

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, commissioned five envoys at the Jubilee House in Accra, tasking them with strengthening Ghana's diplomatic engagements and advancing its national interests abroad.

The Permanent Representative of Sweden to the United Nations and Chair of the Liberia Configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC), Nicola Clase, is leading a high-level delegation to Liberia from November 21–26, 2024. The mission aims to review Liberia's peacebuilding progress, identify challenges, and strengthen international collaboration for sustaining peace.

Lagos, Nigeria – Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has urged German businesses to invest in the state, emphasizing its transformation into a modern economic hub. Speaking at an event in Lagos marking 34 years of German unity, hosted by German Consul General Weert Bomer, Mbah outlined Enugu's investment potential and the government's readiness to support private ventures.

The Government of Ghana has handed over a newly reconstructed building to the Nigeria High Commission in Accra, signifying a crucial step in restoring diplomatic ties after the 2020 demolition of the original structure. The ceremony, held on November 20, 2024, was overseen by Ghana's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration.

The Encounters South African International Documentary Festival, Africa's premier platform for documentary storytelling, has officially announced its 27th edition, set to take place from June 19 to 29, 2025. Filmmakers worldwide are invited to submit feature-length, mid-length, and short documentaries for consideration at the festival, which will be held in Cape Town, Johannesburg, and various satellite venues.

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