Lebanese

Two distant lands with seemingly little in common—Lebanon and Nigeria—have found themselves intertwined over the years, sharing a tapestry woven from both economic resilience and cultural exchange. What are the threads that hold this unique relationship together? Perhaps their shared histories of European colonization and the intertwined tapestry of dominant Christian and Islamic communities offer a glimpse into how Lebanese citizens have seamlessly settled into Nigerian society. The…

The appointment of Lebanon’s army chief, General Joseph Aoun, as the nation’s president has finally filled a significant leadership void of over two years. Securing a decisive 99 out of 128 parliamentary votes in a second round of ballots marks the end of a prolonged stalemate. This election follows a fragile truce that paused 14 months of tension between Israel and Hezbollah, reflecting Lebanon's urgent need for reconstruction aid. “A fresh chapter begins for Lebanon's history today,” declared the 60-year-old Aoun as he…

The Ministry of Health in Lebanon has reported that Israeli airstrikes targeted the southern city of Tyre, resulting in the deaths of a minimum of five people and injuries to ten others. In an official statement, the ministry mentioned that “this morning’s attack by the Israeli enemy on a building located in the city’s center resulted in a preliminary count of five fatalities and ten injuries.” The statement further indicated that “efforts are underway to clear the debris from the site.” Footage captured by an AFP…

In a tragic turn of events, an Israeli airstrike has taken the lives of three Lebanese soldiers in southern Lebanon. This strike occurred while France hosted a crucial conference aimed at garnering support for the Lebanese state forces, which are increasingly viewed as essential for any peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. The unfortunate incident involved the Lebanese troops as they attempted to evacuate the wounded from the outskirts of Yater, a village situated in southern Lebanon.…

Perched on St Andrew’s Street in Dublin, The Cedar Tree restaurant might be nearly 4,000 kilometers away from Lebanon, yet for its dedicated staff and the broader Lebanese community living in Ireland, thoughts of their homeland linger daily. In recent weeks, the coastal nation of Lebanon has faced a barrage of airstrikes from Israel, resulting in tragic losses exceeding 1,000 lives and displacing around 600,000 individuals, as reported by the UN. The staggering toll weighs heavily on all who have ties to the region.…