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Tinubu and Buhari

Nigeria Mourns Former President Muhammadu Buhari’s Death

Nigeria is in mourning following the sudden announcement of the death of former President Muhammadu ...

  • 13 July 2025
  • News
President Buhari

BREAKING: Former President Muhammadu Buhari Passes Away

Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has passed away, with the news confirmed by his former ...

  • 13 July 2025
  • News
EFCC

EFCC Flags Crypto Use in Corruption by Politicians

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has raised alarms ...

  • 11 July 2025
  • Economy & Finance
Ruto

Ruto Appoints New IEBC Leadership Amid Electoral Tensions

Kenya’s President William Ruto has approved a new chairperson and six commissioners to lead the ...

  • 11 July 2025
  • Kenya
France

UK-France Launch Pilot to Return Channel Migrants

London and Paris unveiled a pilot program on Thursday, July 10, 2025, to return some ...

  • 10 July 2025
  • Politics
DR Congo

Congo’s Ex-Justice Minister Mutamba Faces Delayed Trial

The trial of Congo’s former Minister of Justice, Constant Mutamba, has been deferred for two ...

  • 10 July 2025
  • Politics
EU

EU Delegation Blocked in Benghazi Over Migration Talks

The European Commission announced on Wednesday that a “protocol issue” prevented EU ministers and Commissioners ...

  • 10 July 2025
  • Politics
Trump

U.S. Hosts Five West and Central African Leaders in Strategic Summit

The United States is hosting a landmark two-day summit at the White House, beginning Wednesday, ...

  • 9 July 2025
  • Politics
Kenya

Kenya Protests Intensify as Ruto Faces ‘Ruto Wantam’ Cry

Protesters in Kenya have taken to the streets this week, facing police batons, water cannons, ...

  • 9 July 2025
  • News
Trump

Trump Sets August 1, 2025, Tariff Deadline for Global Imports

President Donald Trump has reaffirmed his commitment to imposing steep tariffs on imports starting August ...

  • 9 July 2025
  • Politics
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