π²π¬ #Madagascar | A curfew has been imposed between 8 P.M. and 4 A.M. in #Mahajanga "until complete security has been restored" by the local prefect. This follows similar curfews in place in the capital #Antananarivo and the city of #Antsirabe.
MADAGASCAR.
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See for yourself.
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Moment furious demonstrators cornered a lone police officer β hurling stones, beating him with stools & kicking until fellow officers rescued him
The officer ran β but the fury of the streets ran faster!
Vice President Kashim Shettima @officialSKSM has made us proud with his speech at United Nations General Assembly!
When we speak for justice and the oppressed and when we voice our collective opposition to the evil of racism, apartheid, genocide, ethnic cleansing, crimes against humanity, war crimes and mass murder, it confirms our humanity, reflects our compassion and compels God to rise up on our behalf and fights for us too.
Shettima's speech, which was detailed, comprehensive and inspiring and in which he called for a long overdue permanent seat for our country at the United Nations Security Council and a 'two-state solution' to the Israeli/Palestinian conflict, reinvigorated my hope for our nation and made me proud to be a Nigerian.
We are, thankfully, on the right side of history when it comes to the tragic situation in the Middle East and the carnage in Gaza.
History and posterity will count us amongst those that refused to remain silent or to be intimidated in the face of the commission of the second most cruel and barbaric holocaust in the history of humanity.
I thank God for this and I commend our Vice President for an excellent performance. God bless π³π¬ πβ€οΈ.
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Full Speech of President Bola Ahmed Tinubuβs National Statement at the 80th UN General Assembly Delivered by Vice President Kashim Shettima.
Key Points:
1. Commitment to Multilateralism: Nigeria reaffirms its faith in the United Nations as a vital platform for global unity, born from the need to prevent chaos and promote humanityβs redemption. The UN must evolve to remain relevant in a rapidly changing world.
2. Call for UN Security Council Reform: Nigeria demands a permanent seat on the UN Security Council, reflecting its population (over 236 million), regional stabilizing role, and contributions to global peacekeeping. This is part of a broader push for UN institutional reform to enhance fairness and representation.
3. Sovereign Debt Relief and Trade Access: Nigeria advocates for urgent action on debt relief and fair access to trade and finance, proposing an international mechanism to manage sovereign debt, enabling emerging economies to move beyond raw material exports and foster growth.
4. Mineral Wealth for Host Nations: Countries rich in critical minerals, like Nigeria, must benefit through local processing, investment, and job creation to reduce conflict and promote stability, drawing from Nigeriaβs experience in the Niger Delta.
5. Closing the Digital Divide: Nigeria calls for a global initiative to bridge the digital gap, ensuring equitable access to technology, particularly for Africa, to harness opportunities and address challenges like misinformation and cynicism.
6. Peace and Human Rights: Nigeria emphasizes a two-state solution for Palestine, condemns violence in Gaza and Qatar, and underscores the importance of civilized values, tolerance, and multilateral efforts to resolve conflicts. It supports democratic institutions regionally and globally.
7. Climate and Economic Challenges: Climate change is framed as a security and migration issue, requiring efficient use of climate funds for education, resilient housing, and technology access. Nigeriaβs economic reforms aim to promote growth despite hardships, as seen in the success of the West Africa Economic Summit.
8. Peacekeeping Legacy: Nigeria highlights its extensive participation in UN peacekeeping (51 of 60 operations since 1960) and its ongoing fight against insurgency, emphasizing that lasting peace requires values and ideas, not just military action.
"NUCLEAR TRAINING IN EUROPE"
On September 24 a U.S. Navy E-6B Mercury (callsign COST43) departed Ramstein Air Base, Germany, for a flight to the northern Atlantic, just south of Iceland, to perform its role as an airborne nuclear command post and communications relay.
This activity occurred alongside two U.S. Air Force B-2A Spirit stealth bombers that were transiting the Atlantic eastward, a significant event given the E-6B's critical function and the B-2's role in strategic deterrence.
U.S. Navy E-6B Mercury (callsign COST43) departing Ramstein Air Base for an orbit near Iceland, and two U.S. Air Force B-2A Spirit stealth bombers transiting the Atlantic eastward.
These assets are core to U.S. nuclear command, control, and strike capabilities, and their timing coincides with heightened NATO nuclear training in Europe.
The current development is concerning......
"BEIJING HAS A MISSILE THAT CAN CARRY 60 NUKES"
Victor Gao, a prominent Chinese international relations scholar and vice president of the Center for China and Globalization, made headlines today with a bold assertion about China's nuclear capabilities.
In a video interview circulating widely on X, Gao stated that Beijing possesses a missile capable of carrying 60 nuclear warheads plus a hydrogen bomb, with the ability to strike anywhere on Earth within 20 minutes.
This claim has sparked intense debate, with defense analysts quickly dismissing it as exaggerated or impossible based on known technology.
"U.S. TEST FIRES 130,000-POUND NUCLEAR MISSILE"
The U.S. Navy has officially confirmed the successful execution of four unarmed test flights of the Trident II D5 Life Extension missile as part of its Strategic Systems Programs.
These tests occurred between September 17 and 21, 2025, from an Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine off the east coast of Florida in the Atlantic Ocean.
The sea-based leg of the nuclear triad provides stealth, mobility, and assured second-strike capability, a cornerstone of allied nuclear strategy for more than four decades.
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