Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has alleged that all opposition parties in Nigeria, except his own Africa Action Congress (AAC), are under the control or influence …
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Benue APC Chieftain Jeffrey Kuraun Criticises Governor Alia’s Handling of Killings
A former Benue State governorship aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Jeffrey Kuraun, has condemned Governor Hyacinth Alia’s handling of the growing killings in the state. …
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Fitch Upgrades Ghana’s Credit Rating After Debt Restructuring Progress
Global credit rating agency Fitch Ratings has upgraded Ghana’s long-term foreign currency rating to “B-” from “restricted default” (RD), saying the West African country has made strong progress in resolving …
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South Africa’s Government of National Unity One Year After: Has It Delivered?
Nearly one year after South Africa’s Government of National Unity (GNU) was formed, many citizens and political observers are asking the same question: has this historic political partnership achieved its …
The United States Ambassador to Ethiopia, Ervin Massinga, has softened his tone over recent criticisms of the Ethiopian government, calling instead for a political solution to the country’s ongoing internal …
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Fake News Threatens Malawi’s Democracy Ahead of General Elections
As Malawi gears up for its general elections scheduled for September 16, the National Initiative for Civic Education (NICE) Trust, in partnership with Citizen Watch, has raised alarm over the …
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Nigerians Celebrate Democracy Day Amid Rising Protests and Rising Living Costs
Nigerians across the country marked Democracy Day on Thursday, June 12, 2025, reflecting on 26 years of uninterrupted civilian rule in the country. The day was a mixture of celebration …
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Tanzania Eyes 6% Economic Growth in 2025, Boosted by Reforms and Investment
Tanzania’s economy is projected to grow by approximately 6% in 2025, up from 5.4% in 2024, according to Finance Minister Mwigulu Nchemba and Central Bank Governor Emmanuel Tutuba. The optimistic …
Build One South Africa (BOSA), the political party led by former Democratic Alliance (DA) leader Mmusi Maimane, has officially tabled its first piece of legislation – the Fair Pay Bill …
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Malawi Presidential Race: Thoko Banda Vows to Lead by September
LILONGWE — Independent presidential aspirant Thoko Banda has vowed to emerge as the frontrunner by September 1, just two weeks before Malawians go to the polls on September 16, 2025. …