Burkina Faso continues to take a different political path under military leader Ibrahim Traoré. The country has moved further away from its former political structure as Traoré’s government pushes its vision of a more independent Burkina Faso. The military government has taken a strong nationalist position and has criticised what it describes as excessive foreign […]
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Nigeria’s 2027 presidential election is already becoming one of the country’s biggest political stories. President Bola Tinubu is seeking another term under the APC, while opposition politicians are trying to build a coalition capable of challenging the ruling party. The major problem for the opposition is simple: Can they agree on one candidate? Several opposition […]
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MOGADISHU — Piracy off the coast of Somalia is once again becoming a serious maritime security concern, with several commercial vessels reportedly hijacked since April. Recent reports point to a resurgence in pirate activity after years of relative decline. One report says Somali groups have captured six ships since April, while other maritime reports have […]
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Tanzania is mourning the death of Hafidh Ameir Hassan, husband of President Samia Suluhu Hassan. Ameir died on Monday at the age of 76 while receiving treatment in Zanzibar. Reports say he had been receiving treatment for a heart-related condition. His death has attracted tributes from across Tanzania and beyond. Unlike many spouses of political […]
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Tensions between Niger and France have taken another turn after Niger’s military government accused Paris of supporting a failed military mutiny. The accusation follows an attempted uprising that targeted key military facilities and government positions in the capital, Niamey. Niger’s authorities say France was involved in efforts to destabilise the military government. France has strongly […]
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President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerian leaders to place the interests of the country above personal ambitions and gains. The call comes at a time when political activity is already increasing ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. The President’s message touches on one of the country’s biggest political complaints: the belief that public office is […]
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ABUJA — The House of Representatives committee investigating the controversial Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) says it has identified about 58 bank accounts allegedly linked to Adeniyi Adeyemi, who presented himself as the organisation’s Director-General. The discovery is contained in the committee’s preliminary report released on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, following weeks of investigation […]
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Nigeria’s electoral authorities are continuing preparations for upcoming elections, with technology and voter accreditation remaining key areas of focus. The Independent National Electoral Commission has been testing electoral procedures ahead of major elections, including the use of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System. Earlier mock accreditation exercises in Osun exposed technical difficulties with some BVAS devices, […]
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Tinubu orders arrest of promoter, suspends three permanent secretaries Nigeria’s anti-corruption fight has taken another turn after the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) announced the discovery of another alleged fake government office operating within the premises of the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF). The office, […]
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Across the continent, this week’s major developments show that Africa’s biggest challenges are increasingly connected: economic reforms, debt, energy, healthcare, elections and governance. Nigeria is recording stronger economic growth while still dealing with high living costs and structural challenges. Senegal is seeking IMF support to rebuild financial credibility, while Zambia begins another presidential term amid […]
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