Michael Okonkwo, Middle East Correspondent

Michael Okonkwo is an experienced Middle East correspondent who has reported from across the region for 14 years, covering conflicts, peace processes, and political upheavals. Born in Lagos and educated at Columbia Journalism School, he has reported from Syria, Iraq, Egypt, and the Gulf states. His work has earned multiple foreign correspondent awards.
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2012 Articles

Belgian Ex-Diplomat Faces Trial for Role in Patrice Lumumba’s Assassination

A Brussels court has ordered that Étienne Davignon, a 93-year-old former Belgian…

Belgian Diplomat Faces Trial for Alleged Role in Lumumba’s Murder: A Step Towards Justice

A Belgian court has ruled that Étienne Davignon, a 93-year-old former diplomat,…

The Hidden Toll: Children Suffer in Iran Amidst US-Israeli Airstrikes

** The relentless airstrikes conducted by Israel and supported by the United…

Rising Toll: The Harrowing Impact of US-Israel Strikes on Iran’s Children

** The airstrikes carried out by Israel and the United States over…

Belgian Court Orders Trial of Ex-Diplomat for Role in Lumumba’s Assassination

In a landmark decision, a Brussels court has mandated that 93-year-old Étienne…

Belgian Diplomat Faces Trial Over Role in Patrice Lumumba’s Assassination

In a landmark legal decision, a Belgian court has ruled that Étienne…

The Heartbreaking Toll of Airstrikes: Children’s Wards in Iran Bear the Brunt

** The ongoing airstrikes conducted by Israel and the United States in…

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