The Taraba State government has denied reports that Governor Agbu Kefas spent ₦5.22 billion on foreign trips within six months, describing the claim as false and misleading. The report, which …
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Shehu Sani Warns Jonathan Against 2027 Presidential Bid
Former Kaduna Central lawmaker, Senator Shehu Sani, has advised ex-President Goodluck Jonathan not to contest the 2027 presidential election, warning that Nigeria’s political atmosphere has changed drastically compared to when …
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Kabambe Hails Livingstonia Synod at 150 Years
Mzuzu, Malawi – August 2025: United Transformation Movement (UTM) President Dalitso Kabambe has praised the Church of Central Africa Presbyterian (CCAP) Synod of Livingstonia for maintaining its independence and integrity …
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Algeria Moves to Boost Digital and Traditional Media Sector
Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has once again shown his commitment to strengthening the country’s media industry. Over the years, Tebboune has been vocal about the need for comprehensive government support …
Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has defended the country’s military operations against insurgents and armed criminal gangs, saying the armed forces are doing everything possible to avoid …
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Key Economic and Political Events Set to Shape African Markets on Thursday
Several economic indicators, company announcements, debt and currency market developments, and political events are expected to influence African markets on Thursday, with movements already being seen across global markets, commodity …
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has set an ambitious goal for Nigeria’s economy, announcing on Wednesday that his administration is targeting 7% annual economic growth by 2027. He said this would …
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Malawi Ruling Party Backs Chakwera on Delegating Duties to VP Usi
The governing Malawi Congress Party (MCP) says President Lazarus Chakwera will continue to assign important responsibilities to Vice President Michael Usi until the September general elections, despite recent political tensions …
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South Africa’s Democratic Alliance Says Trump Tariffs May Stay Without Policy Changes
South Africa’s second biggest party in the ruling coalition, the Democratic Alliance (DA), has warned that the 30% tariff imposed by former United States President Donald Trump on the country’s …
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Kenya Shortens Road Agency Chiefs’ Terms to Three Years Amid Calls for Disbandment
Parliament in Kenya has approved a new law that will shorten the tenure of the Director-Generals of the country’s key road agencies, in a move aimed at promoting accountability and …