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From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has berated the President Bola Tinubu administration for announcing the postings of new ambassadors without first securing the required agreement from host countries, in line with the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations.
The ADC, in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, also queried the posting of only 65 ambassadors, while Nigeria has approximately 109 diplomatic missions.
The opposition party noted that the announcement of the ambassadorial postings with the requisite agreement of the host countries is a confirmation of the alleged incompetence of the present administration.
The ADC said: “After nearly three years in office, and three months after the Senate confirmation of the ambassadors, today’s announcement by the State House puts the cart before the horse and demonstrates the Tinubu administration’s inability to grasp the basic protocol of diplomatic relations.
“Under the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, particularly Article 4, a sending state must first obtain the consent, known as agrément, of the receiving state before officially appointing or announcing a head of mission. Requests for agrément are a foundational principle of international diplomacy and are normally done through diplomatic channels.
“By announcing appointments and then requesting consent indicates that the government does not know what it is doing. You cannot announce postings and say in the same statement that you are just requesting agrément.”
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South Africa’s Nomzamo Mbatha Appears on Glo-Sponsored African Voices
South African actress Nomzamo Mbatha will feature on this week’s edition of African Voices Changemakers, the 30 minute show on Cable News Network International (CNN).
In this episode of the Glo-sponsored programme, Mbatha sits down with CNN’s Larry Madowo for an exclusive conversation while filming the final season of the hit television series Shaka iLembe. The interview was recorded at the historic Cradle of Humankind outside Johannesburg, where she reflects on her career and the legacy she hopes to build beyond the screen.
As her international profile continues to rise, Mbatha has appeared in two Hollywood productions and was named to the prestigious TIME100 Next list in 2025, which celebrates emerging global leaders shaping the future. She is also making strides in the beauty industry as the first South African woman to secure endorsement deals with global skincare brand Neutrogena and haircare brand Cream of Nature.
Mbatha also shares the cultural importance of Shaka iLembe, her journey from South Africa to the global stage, and why giving back remains central to the enduring contribution she aims to leave behind.
The programme will air on Saturday at 8.30 a.m., with additional broadcasts at 12.00 p.m. the same day; Sunday at 4.30 a.m. and 6.00 p.m.; Monday at 3.00 a.m. and 5.45 p.m.; and Tuesday at 5.45 p.m. It will also air again on Saturday, March 14 at 7.30 a.m. and 11.00 a.m.; Sunday, March 15 at 3.30 a.m. and 6.00 a.m.; and Monday, March 16 at 3.00 a.m.
