AFRICA

Burkina Faso army says it foiled ‘major’ coup plot

Security Minister Mahamadou Sana announced the foiling of the coup on television on Monday Burkina Faso's military government has said…

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Benin admits that 54 soldiers killed in attack by al-Qaeda group

A presidential spokesman described the killings as a “heavy loss” Thu, 24 Apr 2025 Source: bbc.com Benin's government has admitted that…

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Police Break Silence: Why Boy Who Stood in Front of Peter Obi’s Convoy Was Arrested

By Abiola Olawale The Lagos State Police Command has finally addressed the controversial arrest of Alabi Quadri, a 17-year-old who…

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US firms could get access to Democratic Republic of Congo’s resources in exchange for military help

https://youtu.be/o9yQXLSX4vk The United States and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have agreed on a way forward on a deal…

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Ayo Olukanni: The People’s Ambassador, Steps Forward; By Owei Lakemfa

I WAS a teenager when I first met Ayoola Lawrence Oluwole Olukanni, one of the most politically conscious, perceptive, charismatic and…

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Nigerians served peculiar mess, a la carte

By Owei Lakemfa Adelabu Adegoke was one of the most flamboyant and charismatic politicians in pre-independence Nigeria. When one day,…

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ECOWAS Common Currency and Central Bank dream still alive – Ablakwa

The Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has stated that citizens of ECOWAS member states should “keep hope alive” in…

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New Coup Attempt in Burkina Faso: Details of the Foiled Conspiracy

Burkina Faso's military government has said it foiled a "major plot" to overthrow junta leader Capt Ibrahim Traoré, with the…

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Western Sahara Occupation: The Case for Morocco’s Expulsion from the African Union

Veronica Mente The ongoing occupation of Western Sahara by Morocco represents a stark and enduring violation of international law, a…

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Al Qaeda affiliate says it killed 70 soldiers in Benin, SITE reports

By Reuters COTONOU, April 20 (Reuters) - Al Qaeda affiliate JNIM said it killed 70 soldiers in raids on two…

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