Global Surge: Analyzing the Rise in Military Expenditures
SIPRI's new report reveals an 11-year trend of increasing global military budgets, raising questions about worldwide security dynamics.
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David Okonkwo
Africa & Global Economy Correspondent
David Okonkwo covers African geopolitics and the global economy, with a focus on resource politics, trade agreements, and the continent's growing role in international affairs. Based between Lagos and London, he brings firsthand insight into Africa's rapidly changing political and economic landscape.
Articles by David Okonkwo (386)
German Economy Faces Setbacks Amid Rising Energy Costs
Germany's economic growth forecast is halved amid soaring energy prices, exacerbated by the Iran conflict, posing challenges for Europe's largest economy.
Tensions Rise as Hezbollah-Israel Ceasefire Faces Renewed Challenges
Ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel under attack; increased aggression prompts evacuations in southern Lebanon.
Man United Eyes Glory as Champions League Awaits Return
Manchester United nears a triumphant return to the UEFA Champions League, sparking questions about their next steps amid evolving European dynamics.
Iran Proposes Strait of Hormuz Reopening Amid Tense US Sanctions
Iran offers to ease Hormuz chokehold if US lifts blockade, postponing nuclear talk.
Iraq's Political Shift: Ali al-Zaidi Tasked to Form Government
Iraq's president tasks newcomer Ali al-Zaidi with forming a government, a significant move in the nation's political landscape.
Venice Opera Ousts Music Director Amid Nepotism Allegations
Venice's famed opera house dismisses music director after controversy over nepotism prompts musician strikes.
Militant Attacks Escalate as JNIM Seizes Major Cities in Mali
JNIM militants intensify Mali conflict, seizing two cities and targeting the defense minister's home in a coordinated assault.
Mali Turmoil Deepens: Insurgent Cohesion Tests Russian Support
Mali faces unprecedented insurgent alliances, questioning Russia’s protective capabilities.
Trump's Iran Nuclear Challenge: Unraveling Past Decisions
Trump's move to dismantle Iran's nuclear program revisits complexities from his administration’s earlier withdrawal from the nuclear accord.
Scotland's Future: Youth Torn Between UK Unity and Independence
As Brexit reshapes UK dynamics, young Scots face the pivotal choice between independence and union in the upcoming elections.
Bennett and Lapid Join Forces to Challenge Netanyahu's Grip
Former Israeli PMs Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid form an alliance to unite Israel's opposition, posing a formidable challenge to PM Benjamin Netanyahu.