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

Escalation in the Middle East: Unraveling the Conflict Between the US and Iran

A week of intense violence has engulfed the Middle East, triggered by…

Zimbabwean Descendants Demand Return of Looted Skulls from British Museums

** In a poignant plea echoing through the halls of history, descendants…

Tensions Escalate as Trump Criticises UK Support Amid Iran Conflict

Amidst a backdrop of escalating military tensions in the Middle East, US…

Escalating Tensions: The US and Israel Target Iran in Week of Conflict

A fresh wave of violence has erupted in the Middle East, igniting…

Escalation in the Middle East: The US and Israel Strike Iran

In a dramatic escalation of hostilities, a week of intense conflict in…

Boebert Condemns GOP for Blocking Transparency on Congressional Misconduct

** In a fierce rebuke aimed at her Republican colleagues, Colorado Representative…

Escalation in the Middle East: The Unraveling Tensions Between the US, Israel, and Iran

The geopolitical landscape of the Middle East has been thrown into turmoil…

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