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"Nigeria Remains the Big Brother of All African Nations": Fani Kayode Speaks at Johannesburg Community Fair

At the inaugural Nigerian Community Fair in Johannesburg, High Commissioner Femi Fani Kayode recalled Nigeria's role against apartheid, condemned xenophobia and warned that patience in Abuja is wearing thin.

November 9, 2026 · 4 min read

Fani Kayode Celebrates Inaugural Nigerian Community Fair in Johannesburg

Nigeria's High Commissioner Femi Fani Kayode was Special Guest of Honour at the inaugural Nigerian Community Fair at the Consulate General of Nigeria in Johannesburg on 7 November 2026.

Nov 8, 2026 · 4 min

Nigerian High Commissioner Femi Fani Kayode Holds Strategic Talks with Iranian Envoy in Pretoria

Nigeria's High Commissioner to South Africa, Ambassador Femi Fani Kayode, held strategic diplomatic talks with Iran's Ambassador in Pretoria on Tuesday, 3 November 2026, describing the discussions as fruitful and productive.

Nov 5, 2026 · 4 min

Historic Night for Nigerian Americans as 14 Candidates Win in the 2026 US Elections

At least 14 Nigerian American candidates won races from state legislatures to county executive offices in the November 3, 2026 US elections, with Georgia electing four to its State House.

Nov 4, 2026 · 3 min

Democrats Take Congress: What the 2026 US Midterms Mean for Africa

Democrats won control of both houses of the US Congress on 3 November, a day after President Trump moved to remove South Africa and Rwanda from AGOA. We look at what changes for African trade, aid and security, and how the continent can position itself.

Nov 4, 2026 · 7 min

Monday Briefing: Sudan, DR Congo Crises Deepen as South Africa Votes and Dakar Hosts Africa's First Olympic Event

Our Monday roundup: El Fasher one year on, DR Congo's hunger and Ebola emergencies, South Africa's special votes and water crises, Tanzania's gas find, and Africa's historic sporting moments in Dakar and Kigali.

Nov 2, 2026 · 5 min

Fani-Kayode Presents Letters of Credence to South Africa's DIRCO, Officially Assumes Diplomatic Duties

Ambassador Femi Fani-Kayode has formally presented copies of his Letters of Credence to South Africa's Department of International Relations and Cooperation, marking the official start of his duties as Nigeria's High Commissioner to South Africa.

Oct 30, 2026 · 3 min

"No Illegality Justifies Xenophobia": Ambassador Fani Kayode Outlines Nigeria's Stance in South Africa

In his inaugural address to the Nigerian Union South Africa and the Nigerian Citizens in South Africa, High Commissioner Femi Fani Kayode condemned mob justice against Nigerians and called for mutual accountability.

Oct 29, 2026 · 4 min

The Global Power Matrix: Financial Elites, AI and Techno Nationalism, What It Means for Africa

As compute rivals capital as a source of global power, legacy finance, sovereign AI and faith are colliding. Here is what that means for Africa and how the continent can navigate toward prosperity.

Oct 15, 2026 · 8 min

Operation Blackout: FBI Signals Major Cybercrime Takedown, but West African Authorities Reclaim the Narrative

FBI Director Kash Patel reports 28 arrests and 120+ trafficked workers rescued in Ghana and Nigeria, as Accra and Abuja stress that the raids were nationally led.

Oct 14, 2026 · 5 min

Fani-Kayode Launches Scorched-Earth Offensive Against Atiku Abubakar in Explosive Two-Part Letter

In "A Final Word for a Diminishing Star," Femi Fani-Kayode revisits corruption allegations, political testimonies and alleged betrayals after a private WhatsApp clash with Atiku Abubakar.

Oct 12, 2026 · 6 min

Champion of International Law: South African Jurist Navi Pillay Awarded 2026 Nobel Peace Prize

Durban-born jurist Navi Pillay wins the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts to promote peace and international law, from apartheid courts to Rwanda, the ICC and Gaza.

Oct 9, 2026 · 5 min

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