FACT SHEET: Designation of International Cartels

The United States remains committed to protecting our nation, the American people, and our hemisphere by stopping the campaigns of violence and terror committed by international cartels and transnational organizations.

Today, the Department of State announces the designation of Tren de Aragua (TdA), Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13), Cártel de Sinaloa, Cártel de Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG), Cártel del Noreste (CDN), La Nueva Familia Michoacana (LNFM), Cártel de Golfo (CDG), and Cárteles Unidos (CU) as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs) and Specially Designated Global Terrorists (SDGTs).

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New Book, ‘A Samson In The Wild’, Reveals Rare Insights into Men’s Struggle

‘A Samson In The Wild’ aims to inspire and uplift the faith community and serves as a meaningful gift to Men in the Church from the renowned artiste Bright Andrew Igho, also known as B-Elect.

Books, Religion, Relationships, Inspiration, FaithAfrica-RelatedFebruary 19, 2025Book Review, B-Elect, #ASITW, Bright IghoComment

HIGHLIGHTS: DELA at MoCA CT

A special screening of DELA: The Making of El Anatsui was presented as part of Black History Month event series organized by the Museum of Contemporary Art, Westport Connecticut. This compelling biographical documentary explores the life and work of El Anatsui, one of Africa’s most celebrated sculptors.

Festivals, Film, Media, MilestonesAfrica-RelatedFebruary 16, 2025dela, The Making of El Anatsui, Film Screening at MoCA CTComment

Metrópolis - DART 2024

DELA: The Making of El Anatsui

Directed by Oyiza Adaba

Art, Community, Cultureisaac akatahFebruary 4, 2025DELA: The Making of El Anatsui, DART 2024Comment

Submission Open: One World Media Awards 2025

One World Media is looking for impactful journalism in print, digital media, audio, film and broadcast mediums, as well as feature and short documentaries that raise awareness of global and local issues, covering underreported topics or offering new approaches to more familiar stories. Additionally, since last year we opened the “Innovative Storytelling” category for media using new technologies and platforms, such as TikTok, gaming, data, VR, AR, XR or AI.

Education, Entertainment, Film, Interviewisaac akatahJanuary 21, 2025One World Media, Press FreedomComment

THE NIGERIAN NATIONAL RUINATION: And the Prophetic Mission of the Christian Church

I want to begin by congratulating my dear friend and Senior Apostolic Leader, Pastor Sam Aiyedogbon, his amiable wife, Pastor Grace, and all the pastors and ministers of the Realm of Glory Churches here present, for this laudable initiative of an annual conference at the very beginning of each new year. I thank my friend for inviting me to visit you all today, to share a few thoughts with you. As I stand before you today, may the prayer of David in Psalm 19:14 be realised in us all.

CHRISTIAN EVANGELISM IN OUR CHALLENGING 21ST CENTURY SOCIETY IT IS NOT PARTY TIME. INSTEAD, WE MAY BE BACK TO THE CATACOMBS

Dear friends, sisters and brothers, you are hosting this 2025 edition of your annual Pastors’ Conference in the context of a very vicious, aggressive, vengeful and vindictive form of secularism in the world, that is accompanied by practical atheism, which is openly demonstrated in the lives of many modern-day men and women, including even some of those who fill up our Churches on Sundays. Practical Atheism is the new way of life whereby many people, while not openly rejecting God and religion, are daily making choices and conducting their public and private affairs, as if God does not exit, and in total disregard for God’s commandments, and fragrant violation of critical values and virtues which have always been associated with persons with any measure of religious consciousness.

News, Nigeria, History, Entertainmentisaac akatahJanuary 20, 2025CHRISTIAN EVANGELISM, CHALLENGING 21ST CENTURY SOCIETYComment

Ozioma Onuzulike's exceptional talent has been recognised on a global scale.

Ozioma Onuzulike's exceptional talent has been recognised on a global scale. He has been shortlisted as one of 29 Finalists representing 18 African countries for The Norval Sovereign African Art Prize (NSAAP) 2025, an annual award for contemporary artists from Africa and its diaspora sponsored by Schroders.

FILM REVIEW: Unmissable Traces Of DEMAS NWOKO In Animation VAINGLORIOUS

Vainglorious is a studio animation short, creatively conceived as a school project by two talented students of Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD). Since its release in 2024, Producer Sebastien Abou-Chakra and Writer/Director Gabriel Oshiomati 'Mati’ Ugbodaga have garnered attention and praise, with numerous notable selections and impressive awards wins at global film festivals.

Entertainment, Culture, Art, FilmAfrica-RelatedJanuary 8, 2025Film Review, Vainglorious, #animation, Gabriel Ugbodaga, Sebastien Abou-ChakraComment

ELMINA: The Struggle Between Suffering and Healing

A visit to Elmina Castle, over three hours from Accra, Ghana, evokes strong feelings about our connection to the Transatlantic Slave Trade. As the 1992 Pan African Historical Theater Festival declared, “May we never allow such injustice again. We, the living, promise to uphold this.”

KIDNAPPED In NIGERIA

A mother’s heart-wrenching story powerfully demonstrates why nowhere in Nigeria is truly safe from the pervasive menace of kidnappers and criminal gangs, least of all the nation’s capital, Abuja. This unfortunate reality underscores the growing fears and concerns among Nigerians, as they grapple with the constant threat that looms over their daily lives.

Government & Politics, Human Rights, Interview, News, SecurityAfrica-RelatedDecember 29, 2024Kidnapping, #nigeria, #insecurity in Nigeria, SBM Intel, #NPFComment

ALBUM REVIEW: Godwin Louis Compels in Psalms & Proverbs

Our spotlight is on Godwin Louis's compelling sophomore album "Psalms and Proverbs." We will detail its tracks and discuss the impressive organ piece, showcasing its intensity and the deep thoughts evoked by his musical influences.

Entertainment, Music, Culture, ArtAfrica-RelatedDecember 23, 2024Godwin Louis, Psalms & Proverbs, Album Review, #jazzComment

Meet The U.S. Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency

Today, we are set to meet with a small yet impactful agency within the U.S. Department of Defense that focuses on finding prisoners of war and those individuals who are currently classified as missing in action. This engagement opens up a significant question: what are the circumstances faced by POWs in your country?

Biden-Harris: Last-Minute Call To Protect Black Immigrants

On December 17, 2024, the Nigerian Center joined Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) and other leaders for a press conference on Capitol Hill, urging the Biden-Harris Administration to take urgent action to protect African immigrant communities during the lame-duck session.

Ambassador Beth Van Schaack on U.S. efforts to advance transitional justice in Africa

Ambassador-at-Large for Global Criminal Justice Office of Global Criminal Justice, Beth Van Schaack

News, Politics, Interviewisaac akatahDecember 20, 2024Digital Press Briefing, advance transitional justice in AfricaComment

Call for Side events: UNESCO-Guillermo Cano Prize - World Press Freedom Day Global Conference 2025

The World Press Freedom Day global conference to be held in Bucharest on 5 - 7 May 2025 will address the intersection of freedom of expression and artificial intelligence. The announcement was made during an official formal handover ceremony at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris.

Politics, NewsAfrica-RelatedDecember 17, 2024World Press Freedom Day, Global Conference 2025Comment

Two UN Exhibitions Shed Light On Human Rights & Gender-Based Violence

Two exhibition are showing at the lobby of the United Nations HQ in New York - Pictures for the Human Rights features 30 pictures by 30 artists of 30 articles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights; while Uprooted: Resilience in Crisis sheds light on the impact of gender-based violence, exploring the resilience of survivors.

Food Bank America Tackles Food Insecurity

Member of the Foreign Press had the opportunity to visit Food Bank’s 90,000 sq. ft warehouse and speak with some of its top leadership executives about the organization, how they function, what they do and the current issues in New York City with food insecurity.