Mauritius, under new PM Navin Ramgoolam, has revised the Chagos Islands deal, calling the original terms inadequate. The initial agreement, announced in October, involved the UK transferring sovereignty over the Chagos Archipelago to Mauritius, while retaining a 99-year lease for Diego Garcia, which hosts a significant UK-US military airbase. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Declares Ethiope East … Read more
Jimmy Lai, a towering figure in Hong Kong’s pro-democracy movement, is testifying in court for the first time on Wednesday in a landmark national security trial that could result in a life sentence. The 76-year-old founder of the now-shuttered Apple Daily, a once-prominent pro-democracy tabloid, is accused of colluding with foreign forces through his media … Read more
Sir Keir Starmer met Chinese President Xi Jinping during the G20 summit in Brazil, highlighting the significance of a “strong UK-China relationship” for both nations. This marks the first face-to-face meeting between a UK prime minister and the Chinese president since 2018. Ahead of the discussions, Sir Keir stressed the importance of engaging with China … Read more
Sir Keir Starmer is set to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping during the G20 summit in Brazil, marking the first in-person meeting between a UK prime minister and the Chinese leader since 2018. The UK government has emphasized a commitment to maintaining “stable and pragmatic engagement” with China. Sir Keir plans to highlight areas of … Read more
Keir Starmer’s hopes of meeting Kamala Harris before the U.S. presidential election have dimmed, according to Downing Street. Last month, the Prime Minister expressed his intention to meet both presidential candidates before American voters cast their ballots on November 5. He told reporters in New York that it would be “very good to meet both … Read more
The United Kingdom has deported 44 Nigerian and Ghanaian asylum seekers, marking the highest number of deportations on a single flight, as reported by the UK Guardian. This mass deportation occurred just 48 hours after UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer signed a contentious agreement to deport migrants arriving via small boats to the Chagos Islands, … Read more
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced that his government’s first budget will prioritize economic growth while addressing the significant financial challenges inherited from the previous administration. Starmer emphasized that any decisions made will be focused on promoting economic growth, stating, “If it promotes economic growth, it’s in the Yes column; if it inhibits economic … Read more
A group of prominent UK political figures, including five former Conservative defense secretaries and ex-Prime Minister Boris Johnson, are urging Prime Minister Keir Starmer to permit Ukraine to use long-range missiles within Russian territory, even without US support. This call to action, reported by the Sunday Times, comes as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy continues to … Read more
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and his team has prepared for their meeting with President Biden, discussing Ukraine and other pressing issues with British government staff in Ukraine and Russia. At the White House, the two leaders exchanged warm words before a private 90-minute conversation, dominated by Ukraine but also covering the Middle East, China, … Read more
As British Prime Minister Keir Starmer visits Washington to discuss Ukraine’s use of Western weapons against Russia, some US officials question the effectiveness of such a move. They argue that Ukraine already has the capability to strike targets in Russia using drones, and that US-supplied long-range ATACMS missiles would not significantly alter the dynamic. … Read more
Last Sunday, President Bola Tinubu addressed the nation amid #EndBadGovernanceinNigeria protests, expressing sorrow over lost lives and urging peace. He defended his economic reforms, highlighted progress and unveiled initiatives for youth empowerment, housing and food security. Nevertheless, his address sparked a range of responses, and indeed, it received mixed reactions, with critics saying he didn’t … Read more
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer reaffirmed his commitment to preventing further far-right unrest in English towns and cities, despite a largely peaceful night on Wednesday. On Thursday, Starmer announced that he would convene another emergency meeting with senior ministers and police leaders to ensure preparedness for any potential unrest in the coming days. He emphasized … Read more
President Tinubu and UK Prime Minister Starmer reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing trade and security relations between Nigeria and the UK during a congratulatory phone call. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer have reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing bilateral relations between their countries as Commonwealth partners. During … Read more
Keir Starmer has made his first cabinet appointments after the Labour Party’s landslide victory, ending 14 years of Conservative rule, and has been asked by King Charles III to form a government. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Newly-elected UK Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, has announced his first set of cabinet appointments following his Labour Party’s … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the President of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu congratulated Keir Starmer and the Labour Party on their victory in the UK election. Starmer became the new Prime Minister of the UK after his party secured the requisite 326 parliamentary seats. In a statement, Tinubu described the UK as a “model of democracy.” … Read more
Sir Keir Starmer becomes the UK’s new prime minister after Rishi Sunak’s resignation, following the worst election defeat for the Conservatives. Eko Hot Blog reports that Sir Keir Starmer has officially become the UK’s new prime minister following a meeting with the King at Buckingham Palace. This significant event occurred after Rishi Sunak resigned, marking … Read more
Rishi Sunak resigns as Conservative Party leader after Labour’s overwhelming election victory, acknowledging public anger and responsibility for the loss. Rishi Sunak has announced his resignation as leader of the Conservative Party, acknowledging public anger and disappointment following Labour’s overwhelming victory in the general election. Speaking from 10 Downing Street, Mr. Sunak stated he would … Read more
The United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson has described Britain’s COVID-19 death toll as “deeply horrifying” Boris Johnson disclosed this on Wednesday after opposition Labour leader Keir Starmer accused him of avoiding comparisons with other European nations. Keir Starmer told parliament he was “baffled” by the government’s withdrawal of daily graphs comparing Britain’s deaths and … Read more