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.
With President Trump signaling he would 'rather not have' the USMCA trade agreement, analysts warn that failure to renew the deal could unleash sweeping uncertainty for North American businesses and markets.
Following Myanmar's 2021 military coup, exiled chefs are introducing Burmese food to global audiences, transforming personal tragedy into a powerful act of cultural diplomacy.
As extreme weather events intensify across the UK, soaring insurance costs and economic disruption are forcing a rethink of how governments and markets protect consumers from climate-driven risks.
Twin earthquakes have devastated Venezuela, affecting nearly 7 million people including 2 million in Caracas, as survivors and aid workers criticize the government's sluggish emergency response.
In an era defined by complex crises, the human tendency to seek clear-cut answers may be closing off vital pathways to diplomacy, innovation, and lasting peace.
Kenyan human rights groups report six protesters found dumped and tortured following arrests at memorial gatherings for those killed during 2024 anti-government demonstrations, with one still missing.
The United Nations suspended its Strait of Hormuz evacuation plan after a cargo ship was struck by an unknown projectile near Oman, raising fresh concerns over maritime security in one of the world's most critical shipping lanes.
Benjamin Netanyahu faces a perfect storm of legal battles, political erosion, and US pressure as Israel heads toward pivotal elections that could end his decades-long dominance.
Rare access granted to BBC journalists traveling with a humanitarian convoy exposes widespread village destruction in Israeli-occupied southern Lebanon, raising urgent questions about the conflict's human cost.
Ousmane Dembélé scored three goals in 25 minutes as France crushed Norway 4-1, clinching top spot in World Cup qualifying Group I, while Senegal stayed alive with a big win over Iraq.
Two converging tropical storms have triggered mass evacuations, flight cancellations, and landslide warnings across Japan, exposing the nation's growing vulnerability to extreme weather events.
PSG and Morocco defender Achraf Hakimi has escalated his legal battle, appealing to France's Court of Cassation after the Versailles Court of Appeals upheld a criminal trial referral on rape charges from 2023.