Two Ethiopian peacekeepers serving with the United Nations in South Sudan have been killed after their patrol came under attack in Jonglei State. The incident happened on Monday as the UN patrol was travelling towards Pajut. Several other peacekeepers, South Sudanese police officers and civilian personnel were also injured. The United Nations Mission in South […]
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Nigeria’s economic reforms and the approaching 2027 election are attracting close attention from international investors as businesses assess the country’s investment outlook. The Tinubu administration has introduced major changes to the economy, including the removal of petrol subsidies and reforms to the foreign exchange system. The government argues that the measures have helped strengthen public […]
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Nigeria’s fuel subsidy debate has returned to the centre of the country’s political conversation, with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and the Bola Tinubu administration taking sharply different positions on the issue. Atiku, who is contesting the 2027 presidential election under the African Democratic Congress, has continued to argue for a targeted fuel subsidy arrangement […]
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The ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, has begun a major political mobilisation ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 presidential election, putting its campaign machinery in place as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu seeks another term in office. The party has appointed former Zamfara State Governor Abdul’Aziz Yari as Director-General of the presidential campaign council, with other senior political […]
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KHARTOUM — Sudan’s humanitarian crisis is becoming increasingly severe as fighting in the Kordofan region forces large numbers of civilians from their homes. More than 200,000 people have reportedly been newly displaced across Kordofan as clashes between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces continue. The violence has also affected important infrastructure, making access […]
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PRETORIA — South Sudan President Salva Kiir has arrived in South Africa for high-level discussions with President Cyril Ramaphosa as concerns over the country’s political future continue to grow. Kiir’s visit to Pretoria comes at a sensitive time for South Sudan, with discussions around the country’s peace process and preparations for elections high on the […]
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MEKELLE, Ethiopia — Fresh concerns about a possible return to war in Ethiopia’s Tigray region have emerged after a drone strike injured at least 13 people in the regional capital, Mekelle. The attack reportedly occurred early Thursday in a residential area. A hospital official said five children were among those injured. The incident comes amid […]
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LUSAKA, Zambia — Political tensions are rising in Zambia following the country’s August 13 presidential election. Opposition leader Brian Mundubile has been summoned by police for questioning over allegations linked to national security. Mundubile, who intends to challenge the election result, has reportedly gone into hiding. President Hakainde Hichilema was declared the winner with about […]
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ABUJA, Nigeria — Nigeria is facing another controversy over the existence of an allegedly fake government agency operating from government premises. President Bola Tinubu has ordered an investigation into the National Brands Development and Made in Nigeria Special Project Office, which authorities say was operating illegally from a government office. The development was announced on […]
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Juba, South Sudan — The United Nations has raised fresh concerns about South Sudan’s preparations for elections scheduled for December, warning that there is still a lot of work to be done to create the conditions needed for a peaceful vote. The country has struggled with political instability and violence since gaining independence in 2011. […]
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