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Nigeria Balances Security Needs with Sovereignty in Response to U.S. Offer

Nigeria has stated that while it is open to receiving assistance from the United States in combating Islamist insurgents, such support must fully respect its sovereignty and territorial integrity. The announcement came after U.S. President Donald Trump warned of potential “fast” military action in Nigeria over what he described as the persecution of Christians in the country. Daniel Bwala, an adviser to Nigerian President Bola Tinubu, emphasized that Nigeria welcomes international cooperation in its fight against terrorism but will not compromise its independence. “We welcome U.S. assistance as long as it recognises our territorial integrity,” Bwala said, adding that dialogue between the two nations could lead to stronger joint efforts against extremist groups. Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation with over 200 million people, has faced years of violence from Islamist insurgents, including Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP). These groups have carried out dea...
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Defiant Pride: Mass Protest in Budapest Challenges Government Crackdown

In a powerful display of resistance, tens of thousands of people marched through Budapest on Saturday, transforming a banned LGBTQ+ Pride rally into a sweeping protest against Hungary’s nationalist government. The demonstration, which drew participants from over 30 countries and included 70 members of the European Parliament, was sparked by a controversial law passed in March that allows authorities to ban Pride events under the guise of “child protection”.

Despite the official prohibition, marchers flooded the streets waving rainbow flags and holding signs that read “None of us are free until everyone is free.” Budapest Mayor Gergely Karácsony attempted to circumvent the ban by organizing the event as a municipal gathering, but police still declared it illegal.

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s administration has faced mounting criticism for its decade-long rollback of LGBTQ+ rights and broader democratic freedoms. The protest also drew support from more than 30 embassies and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, who urged Hungarian authorities to respect the right to peaceful assembly.

While small groups of far-right counter-protesters appeared, police successfully diverted the march to avoid clashes. Organizers and civil society groups framed the event as a last stand for civil liberties ahead of next year’s national election, where Orbán faces a strong opposition challenge.

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