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Tensions between Algeria and Mali intensified following the downing of a drone near their shared border, sparking reciprocal airspace closures and diplomatic confrontations. On Wednesday, 2nd April 2025, Algerian forces shot down an “armed reconnaissance drone” near the border town of Tinzaoutin, asserting that the aircraft had penetrated 2 km into its airspace. Mali disputed […]
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Prior to this moment, he spent over twenty-seven years in jail for his strong opposition to the apartheid regime in the British-ruled country. In the same year he became the president, he published his first volume of autobiography, Long Walk To Freedom, documenting his evolution from his childhood, formative years, education , civil rights contributions and incarceration.
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Similar to Rivers State, police in Abuja dispersed protesters with tear gas. The demonstrators, who had gathered in the Maitama area of the nation’s capital on Monday morning to voice their grievances, were met with tear gas canisters, and two were arrested.
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If you were an artist trying to depict the essence of Lagos, Nigeria, what would you create? Sunshine Alaibe would grab a blank canvas and splatter different colours on it. There would be streaks and blobs of pinks, blues, yellows and greens. It will be eclectic and chaotic, but beautiful. The city’s energy has been […]
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M.anifest’s new album, NEW ROAD AND GUAVA TREES, has a cover that satirizes the ribbon cutting spectacle government officials love, apparently another of the many Ghana-Nigerian experiences. “It’s a bit of a caricature of our leaders, most of them trying to be commissioner-generals and commissioner-in-chief. It’s a very African occurrence,” M.anifest says to Culture Custodian. […]
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Afrobeats sensation Oxlade unveils ‘Oxlade From Africa (Deluxe)‘, an extended version of his highly praised debut album, featuring new sounds and vibrant energy. The standout track, ‘Doingz‘, exudes high energy with its infectious rhythm and playful charm. With this release, Oxlade continues to push boundaries, offering fans an elevated experience while reinforcing his position as […]
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“Tales of a lovelorn bard,” although slightly less punchy, would probably be a more apt title for the album. Instead, Joeboy christened the album, his third, “Viva Lavida.” This might initially seem like a trivial fact, a nerdy quibble, but traipsing through the etymology of the phrase, its pop culture history, as well as Joeboy’s […]
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In 2022, fresh from completing her training at Del-York Creative Academy, Sharon Rotimi stepped into the industry with a drive to take on meaningful roles. In just a short time, she has built an impressive portfolio across both streaming platforms and television, with standout performances, including Closed Book, which earned a selection at the prestigious […]
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