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January 15, 2026

Key Governorship Races in Ekiti and Osun States for Nigeria’s 2026 Elections

As Nigeria prepares for its 2026 general elections, two southwestern states—Ekiti and Osun—are drawing particular attention for their governorship races. Both states are politically vibrant and strategically significant, with past elections that

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January 13, 2026

Uganda Election 2026: Museveni vs Bobi Wine Key Facts

Ugandans head to the polls on January 15, 2026, in a pivotal presidential contest. The election presents a stark generational and political choice. Incumbent President Yoweri Museveni, 81, seeks a seventh term

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October 2, 2025

President Tinubu Says “Worst Is Over” as Nigeria Marks Independence Day Amid Economic Strain

Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu urged citizens to remain hopeful, declaring that the country’s “worst days are over” despite ongoing economic hardship. He made the remarks on October 1, during his Independence

Nigeria Opposition Realignment Ahead of 2027 Vote

The Nigeria opposition realignment has gathered pace as two leading political figures shift alliances ahead of the next presidential election. Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso have both joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress,

May 4, 2026

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Nigeria Christian Group Disputes Army Rescue Claim in Kaduna Church Attack

A Nigerian Christian group on Monday disputed an assertion by the army that it had rescued 31 people abducted by armed men in northern Kaduna state. The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN)

April 7, 2026

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Somalia’s South West State Cuts Ties With Federal Government

MOGADISHU: Somalia’s South West state announced on Tuesday it is suspending all cooperation and relations with the federal government in Mogadishu. This marks the latest sign of strain in the Horn of

March 17, 2026

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Nigeria Suicide Bombings Reveal Jihadist Resilience After 17 Years

LONDON/LAGOS: Nigeria’s president described attacks in the northeast’s most heavily defended city as “the final desperate” acts of militants trying to spread fear. Many experts say the opposite is true. The blasts

March 17, 2026

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Anti-Apartheid Veteran Mosiuoa Lekota Dies at 77

South African anti-apartheid activist Mosiuoa Lekota, who broke away from the African National Congress to found a new political party, died in the early hours of Wednesday morning, his party said in

March 4, 2026

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100 More US Military Personnel Arrive in Nigeria to Tackle Islamists

About 100 U.S. military personnel have arrived in Nigeria as Washington scales up operations against Islamist insurgents, a Nigerian defence spokesperson confirmed on Monday. The deployment brings additional American troops to support

February 17, 2026

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Tunisia Court Upholds and Increases Jail Terms for Opposition Figures

A Tunisian appeal court has upheld and increased lengthy jail terms for prominent opposition figures and former security officials. The court handed down sentences in a mass trial accusing defendants of conspiring

February 3, 2026

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UN to Deploy Ceasefire Monitors in Eastern Congo, Qatar Announces

The United Nations will deploy a ceasefire monitoring mission in eastern Congo in the coming days, Qatar’s foreign ministry has announced. The team will monitor the truce between Congo’s government and the

February 3, 2026

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PDP Debunks Report That It Is Placing Levy on Members

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has denied claims that it is placing a levy on its members. The party described the report as false and misleading. It urged members and the public

January 16, 2026

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Key Governorship Races in Ekiti and Osun States for Nigeria’s 2026 Elections

Uganda Election 2026: Museveni vs Bobi Wine Key Facts

President Tinubu Says “Worst Is Over” as Nigeria Marks Independence Day Amid Economic Strain

Nigeria Opposition Realignment Ahead of 2027 Vote

Nigeria Christian Group Disputes Army Rescue Claim in Kaduna Church Attack

Somalia’s South West State Cuts Ties With Federal Government

Nigeria Suicide Bombings Reveal Jihadist Resilience After 17 Years

Anti-Apartheid Veteran Mosiuoa Lekota Dies at 77

100 More US Military Personnel Arrive in Nigeria to Tackle Islamists

Tunisia Court Upholds and Increases Jail Terms for Opposition Figures

UN to Deploy Ceasefire Monitors in Eastern Congo, Qatar Announces

PDP Debunks Report That It Is Placing Levy on Members

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