Nigeria’s absence may reflect mounting U.S. frustrations over issues such as endemic corruption, slow economic reforms, and recent political instability.
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Nigerian music sensation CKay has inked a global partnership with AWAL, signaling a fresh creative direction and expanded international ambitions. The announcement comes alongside news of his upcoming EP, slated for release in June. Known for his genre-blending sound and emotional depth, CKay has amassed over 3 billion streams, achieved multiple platinum records, and charted […]
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Celebrated Kenyan writer and Nobel Prize contender Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o died on Wednesday, May 28th, at the age of 87 in Atlanta, United States. “It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our dad, Ngugi wa Thiong’o, this Wednesday morning,” wrote his daughter Wanjiku wa Ngũgĩ on Facebook. “He lived a […]
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Shareholders of the African Development Bank (AfDB) will convene at its Abidjan headquarters in Côte d’Ivoire on Thursday, May 29, to elect a new president, marking the conclusion of a high-stakes race to succeed Akinwumi Adesina, whose second term ends in August 2025. The election will determine who steers the continent’s premier financial institution amid […]
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Nigerian music heavyweights Kaha and 2Baba have come together once again to release their latest collaboration, Rider, a soulful, mid-tempo track now streaming on all major platforms. Blending Kaha’s distinct style with 2Baba’s iconic vocals, Rider is a heartfelt ode to loyalty and devotion in romantic relationships. Rooted in rich Afrobeats rhythms and emotive lyrics, […]
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Uganda’s military announced on Sunday an immediate suspension of all defense and military cooperation with Germany, accusing Berlin’s ambassador, Mathias Schauer, of orchestrating “subversive activities” to destabilize the government ahead of the 2026 general elections. The abrupt move has plunged bilateral relations into turmoil and drawn sharp rebukes from German authorities. Accusations and Denials In […]
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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and United States President Donald Trump faced off in a tense White House meeting on Wednesday, aiming to mend a fractured relationship strained by disputes over land reform, geopolitics, and competing narratives about racial violence in South Africa. The meeting, billed as a bid to “reset strategic ties,” instead laid […]
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Nigeria’s opposition leaders are racing to unite against President Bola Tinubu’s second-term ambitions ahead of the 2027 elections, but deep-seated rifts, legal battles, and unresolved power-sharing disputes threaten to derail their efforts. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar (Peoples Democratic Party, PDP), Labour Party’s Peter Obi, and ex-Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai have reportedly agreed to coalesce […]
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The Nigerian government’s newly unveiled National Blockchain Policy, aimed at fostering innovation in digital infrastructure, is facing scrutiny over its priorities amid the country’s crippling electricity shortages. Announced by Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, the five-page policy framework touts blockchain technology as a catalyst for financial inclusion, digital identity solutions, […]
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