The Malian community in France has criticized what it describes as an ongoing pattern of unfair media coverage targeting Mali’s government and institutions. In a recent statement, the group expressed concern over what it called “deliberate distortion” of facts about the political and security developments in Mali by some French and European outlets. It argued that such portrayals are fueling misunderstanding and reinforcing stereotypes that undermine the country’s stability.

The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has urged closer collaboration between Nigerians in the diaspora and state governments to accelerate regional development and attract sustainable investment across the country. Speaking at the 8th Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit in Abuja, NGF Chairman and Kwara State Governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, stressed the importance of harnessing diaspora resources for tangible impact at the grassroots level. He explained that while the federal go

On DiasporaNews Today, Global and national developments take center stage as the U.S. tightens visa regulations, Nigeria intensifies environmental and humanitarian initiatives, and leaders across Africa and the diaspora advance diplomacy, infrastructure, culture, and innovation. From repatriations to fashion showcases, today’s stories highlight resilience, reform, and renewed international collaboration. U.S. Introduces Stricter Health and Financial Criteria for Visa Applica

Ghana’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Mrs. Sabah Zita Benson, has reaffirmed her commitment to fostering closer relations between the Ghanaian Mission in London and the country’s diaspora community. During a high-level engagement with the leadership of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) UK and Ireland chapter, Mrs. Benson outlined plans to deepen collaboration between the High Commission and Ghanaians living abroad. She emphasized the importance of unity among

A wave of excitement swept through Sydney on Tuesday night as President Prabowo Subianto was warmly received by members of the Indonesian community living in Australia. The gathering, held at his hotel in the city, turned into a display of patriotism and affection for the visiting leader. Despite his late arrival around 10:30 p.m., dozens of Indonesian citizens, including students, professionals, and long-term residents, waited eagerly for hours to welcome him. The crowd wave

The Lagos Operations Office of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has successfully coordinated the return of 180 Nigerian nationals who were stranded in Libya, highlighting the federal government’s ongoing commitment to the welfare of citizens abroad. The returnees arrived at the Cargo Terminal of Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, on the evening of November 11, 2025, aboard an Air Libya flight (registration 5A-BAE). The group comprised 147 adults, 45

A United States-based advocacy organization, the Elites Society for Better Nigeria (ESBN), has intensified its call for international support to address Nigeria’s ongoing security and governance crises. The group highlighted the urgent need for coordinated action against terrorism and systemic corruption undermining the country’s stability and development. In a comprehensive statement issued from Washington, D.C., ESBN officials welcomed a recent engagement from U.S. authorit

Today on DiasporaNews, we highlight major developments shaping Nigerians locally and abroad. From fiscal reforms, high-profile legal cases, and security alerts to cultural events, investment opportunities, and diaspora achievements, our coverage offers a comprehensive snapshot of news, trends, and stories that inform, inspire, and connect the Nigerian community worldwide. Sanwo-Olu Commends Tinubu’s Fiscal Reforms, Says States and LGs Enjoy Increased Allocations Lagos Governo

A Nigerian man, Ola Abimbola, 36, serving a 21-year sentence for kidnapping, blackmail, and false imprisonment, has been on the run for nearly a month after escaping from HMP Ford, an open prison in Arundel, Sussex, UK. Abimbola was transferred early to the low-security facility under recent government rules aimed at reducing overcrowding in higher-security prisons. Previously, he would not have been eligible for such a transfer for another six years. Open prisons, or Categor

A United Kingdom court has sentenced a Chinese national, Zhimin Qian, to 11 years and eight months in prison for masterminding one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency frauds, involving over £5 billion in illicit Bitcoin transactions. The 47-year-old, popularly known as the “goddess of wealth,” was found guilty of orchestrating a massive Ponzi-style investment scam that defrauded more than 120,000 people in China between 2014 and 2017. Investigators revealed that the operati

President Bola Tinubu has begun diplomatic engagement with the British government to facilitate the transfer of former Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, from the United Kingdom to Nigeria to complete his prison term. A government delegation comprising the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, and the Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, recently met with senior UK justice officials in London to discuss the details of the proposed arrangement. The te

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has launched a strategic collaboration with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) to strengthen its fight against migrant smuggling and human trafficking facilitated through digital platforms. The partnership aims to improve cyber surveillance, enforcement capabilities, and overall response to emerging migration-related crimes. The agreement follows a high-level meeting at the NIS headquarters in Abuja, which brought togeth

Iraqi citizens living in the United States have expressed strong opposition to the decision by Iraqi authorities to bar expatriates from participating in the country’s parliamentary elections. Community leaders described the move as a violation of constitutional rights and a blow to trust between citizens and the state. Representatives from Iraqi associations in Michigan delivered formal appeals to the Iraqi Consulate, urging a review of the decision. They criticized the offi

Ten members of a robbery syndicate including four Nigerians, have been sentenced to a combined 55 years in prison by a UK court for orchestrating a series of violent mobile phone store raids across London. The convicts, identified as David Akintola, Ayomide Olaribiro, Olabiyi Obasa, and David Okewole , were found guilty alongside six others following a detailed investigation by the Metropolitan Police. The gang targeted electronic and telecommunications outlets, stealing mo

Burkina Faso’s Minister of Digital Transition, Posts, and Electronic Communications, Aminata Zerbo/Sabane, has met with a high-level African diaspora delegation led by Dr. Arikana Chihombori, former African Union Representative to the United States, to explore new partnerships in digital innovation and media development. The meeting, held in Ouagadougou on Thursday, November 6, 2025, focused on establishing a pan-African media hub aimed at combating disinformation and promoti

The President of the Association of Tourism Practitioners of Nigeria (ATPN), Femi Fadina, has called on Nigerians living abroad to leverage their annual festive homecomings as strategic opportunities for investment in the nation’s creative and cultural sectors. Speaking in Lagos ahead of the 2025 Detty December celebrations, Fadina stressed that the diaspora’s visits should go beyond leisure and entertainment, urging Nigerians abroad to actively participate in building Nigeri

Former senator Shehu Sani has urged Nigerians and other African nationals affected by the recent wave of United States visa revocations to return to their home countries before facing possible immigration actions. Sani, who represented Kaduna Central in the 8th National Assembly, made the call on Monday through a post on his official X account. He warned that those whose visas were cancelled risk detention or deportation if they remain in the U.S. illegally. According to him,

Syria’s interim President, Ahmed al-Sharaa, on Sunday met with members of the Syrian community in Washington, D.C., ahead of his landmark meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, the first between leaders of both nations in decades. The meeting, held at the Syrian Embassy, was attended by Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani and U.S. Special Envoy to Syria Tom Barrack. Discussions focused on strengthening the bond between Syrians abroad and their homeland, while exploring ways

Today’s review highlights key global and diaspora developments: the FG’s new ‘Detty December’ task force, U.S. sanctions move on Miyetti Allah, NAPTIP’s rescue in Jigawa, Toyin Ojih Odutola’s art acclaim, South Africa’s anti-migrant ruling, EU visa restrictions, India’s tourism drive, and a Nigerian doctor’s hospital launch in Abuja. The Federal Government plans to set up a Presidential Task Force on ‘Detty December’ to coordinate inter-agency efforts, enhance security, and p

A U.S.-based Nigerian medical expert, Dr. David Ikudayisi, has launched a state-of-the-art regenerative medicine hospital in Abuja, aimed at revolutionising healthcare delivery and curbing medical tourism. The new facility, named Glory Wellness and Regenerative Centre , focuses on stem cell therapy and other advanced regenerative treatments designed to repair damaged body tissues, enhance healing, and slow the effects of ageing. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, the Chai