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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Burkina Faso’s military government on Monday announced it had thwarted a “major plot” to overthrow junta leader Captain Ibrahim Traoré, alleging the conspiracy involved plans to assassinate the head of state and was orchestrated from neighboring Ivory Coast. The claims have intensified longstanding speculations about repeated attempts to target Traoré, who seized power in a […]
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A Tunisian court has sentenced dozens of senior politicians, businessmen, and lawyers to prison terms of up to 66 years on charges of conspiracy and terrorism, sparking condemnation from human rights organizations who allege the trial is part of a broader campaign to silence dissent. The verdicts, delivered late Friday, targeted leaders of the National […]
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Rivers State’s sole administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, summoned the suspended governor of Rivers State, Sim Fubara, to appear before him on Friday, April 18, to shed light on some of the appointments he made as governor. President Bola Tinubu, in his appointment, framed Ibas’s role as limited, emphasizing […]
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Algeria’s expulsion of 12 French consular officials this week has shattered hopes for a swift reconciliation between the two countries, marking the most significant diplomatic rupture since Algeria’s independence from France in 1962, a move that reinforces deepening political fractures and signals that anti-French sentiment remains potent within Algeria’s governing elite. The expulsion order came […]
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Gabon’s transitional leader, General Brice Oligui Nguema, has secured a decisive victory in the country’s presidential election, capturing approximately 90% of votes cast, according to provisional results released by the Interior Ministry on Sunday, 13th April. The poll, held on Saturday, 12th April, marked Gabon’s first election since Nguema led a military coup in August […]
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Tanzania’s primary opposition party, Chadema, has been excluded from participating in this year’s general elections after missing a deadline to endorse an electoral code of conduct. The decision follows the recent arrest of Chadema’s leader, Tundu Lissu, who faces treason charges tied to his demands for voting reforms. Ramadhani Kailima, the elections director at Tanzania’s […]
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For five days, Lagos thrummed with the rhythm of artistic expression as bold strokes and vivid colors adorned framed masterpieces. The second edition of the +234 Art Fair brought together a dynamic blend of art lovers, emerging talents, and seasoned collectors united by a shared passion for creativity. At the heart of it all was […]
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Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu has been charged with treason on Thursday, 10 April, a day after his arrest at a rally in the country’s south, escalating tensions ahead of October’s presidential election. The charges stem from his nationwide campaign demanding electoral reforms under the slogan “No Reforms, No Election,” which authorities accuse of inciting […]
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