Nigeria congratulates Colombia’s president-elect

He said Nigeria and Colombia shared a common commitment to democracy, peace and sustainable development.

Ebienfa said Nigeria welcomed the democratic expression of the will of the Colombian people and looked forward to working closely with the incoming administration ahead of its inauguration on Aug. 7.

Colombia’s far-right president-elect says he'll close or suspend embassies in these countries

Colombian president-elect Abelardo de la Espriella will halt plans to open an embassy to the Palestinian Authority in Ramallah, a sign of the country’s warming ties to Israel and the United States. “Colombia needs a diplomacy that is modern, efficient, and at the service of national interests, not of politics or bureau