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Obi Reacts To Poor Performance In 2025 UTME, Calls For Aggressive Investment In Education

Nigerian Political Leaders Should Learn From Kenya’s Experience – Obi

Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general election, Mr Peter Obi, has called on Nigerian political leaders to draw lessons from the recent events in Kenya. Obi said it is time that political leaders should start prioritising the needs

July 8, 2024

Kenyan Protests: President Ruto Dissolves Cabinet

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Ruto Sets Up Independent Task Force To Audit Kenya’s Public Debt

In a move aimed at addressing growing concerns over Kenya’s escalating public debt, President William Ruto announced on Friday the establishment of an independent task force to conduct a comprehensive audit of the country’s public debt. The task force is expected to

July 5, 2024

Africa

Kenya MPs Reject Salary Increment Amid Protests Over High Taxation, Economic Woes

Some lawmakers in Kenya’s parliament have opposed plans by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) to hike the salaries of top government officials, stating that there are more pressing issues to be addressed not salary increments. This is as Kenyans continue to

July 3, 2024

PeacePro Berates Global Peace Index for Categorizing North Africa With Middle East

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PeacePro Urges AU, ECOWAS To Support Niger’s Ejection Of Foreign Military

PeacePro has called on the leadership of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and African Union (AU) to assist Niger Republic facilitate peaceful ejection of foreign military bases in its country without escalating tension

March 18, 2024

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ECOWAS: Tinubu Opens Borders, Lifts Sanctions On Niger

Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu, has lifted economic sanctions imposed on Niger Republic and also ordered the opening of air and land borders with the West African nations. According to a statement signed by the president’s spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, released on Wednesday, the

March 13, 2024

Africa·Politics

ECOWAS Split Reflects Nigeria’s Waning Regional, Global Influence – Obaze

Cracks within the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) leading to the exit of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger Republic from the group at once, reflects Nigeria’s diminishing regional and global influence, says veteran diplomat, Oseloka Obaze. Obaze, a former United

January 29, 2024

Africa·Politics

DR Congo: Election Irregularities Cast Shadow On Tshisekedi’s Victory As Opposition Calls For Annulment

The Democratic Republic of Congo finds itself in the middle of a political tension as incumbent president, Felix Tshisekedi has been declared winner of the December 20 polls in the country amid calls for annulment of the polls by opposition candidates who

December 31, 2023

Africa

Liberian President, George Weah, Accepts Defeat In Second Term Bid

President of Liberia, George Weah has accepted defeat in his bid for a second term following the release of the November 14th Run-off election results that show his opponent, former Vice-President Joseph Boakai in the lead with 99 Percent of results in.

November 18, 2023

Africa

Run-off Likely In Liberia’s Presidential Election As No Candidate Secures Majority Votes

The 2023 Presidential election in Liberia is set to end in a run-off as none of the presidential candidates including incumbent President, George Weah and his closest rival, Joseph Boakai was able to gain a majority of the total votes cast to

October 18, 2023

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#WACSW23: CSOs Condemn Military Coups In Africa, Seek Consolidation Of Democracy

Civil society stakeholders have condemned the wave of military coups in parts of Africa and called for multi-stakeholder efforts to achieve lasting peace and prosperity in the region.

September 5, 2023

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latest news on politics in Africa

Nigerian Political Leaders Should Learn From Kenya’s Experience – Obi

Ruto Sets Up Independent Task Force To Audit Kenya’s Public Debt

Kenya MPs Reject Salary Increment Amid Protests Over High Taxation, Economic Woes

PeacePro Urges AU, ECOWAS To Support Niger’s Ejection Of Foreign Military

ECOWAS: Tinubu Opens Borders, Lifts Sanctions On Niger

ECOWAS Split Reflects Nigeria’s Waning Regional, Global Influence – Obaze

DR Congo: Election Irregularities Cast Shadow On Tshisekedi’s Victory As Opposition Calls For Annulment

Liberian President, George Weah, Accepts Defeat In Second Term Bid

Run-off Likely In Liberia’s Presidential Election As No Candidate Secures Majority Votes

#WACSW23: CSOs Condemn Military Coups In Africa, Seek Consolidation Of Democracy

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