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U.S. Adds Nigeria to Child Soldiers List, Risking Military Aid Cuts
Nigeria has been placed on the United States’ 2026 list of countries where armed forces, security services or government-backed groups are identified…
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Nigeria Plane Crash Aftermath Raises Fears of Water Contamination
Fear of contaminated drinking water is mounting in Igbokoda, Ondo State, after a Nigerian Air Force plane crashed on October 5, killing…
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Nigerian Court Approves Inquest Into Death of Chimamanda’s Son
The Lagos State High Court has allowed a coroner’s inquest into the death of Nkanu Esege, son of celebrated Nigerian author Chimamanda…
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Aproko’s Approach to Making Health Information Go Viral
From selling pap on the streets of Aguda to reaching millions on the internet, Nigerian doctor Chinonso Egemba—better known as Aproko Doctor—is…
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Guinea-Bissau Elections Face a Delay to the Planned Voting Schedule
Guinea-Bissau’s presidential and legislative elections, set for December 6, face a possible delay after Prime Minister Ilídio Vieira Té said the country…
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Russia’s Africa Corps Activities and Role in Mali Explained
More than 100 fuel tankers were destroyed in the first months of a blockade of Bamako declared roughly a year ago by…
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Human Rights Watch Says U.S. Exploits Migrants Through Deportations to Africa
Human Rights Watch (HRW) has accused the U.S. of breaching international law by deporting migrants to African countries with which they have…
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Nigeria Warns UN Cash Crisis Must Not Harm Developing Countries
Nigeria has urged the United Nations not to allow its ongoing liquidity crisis to weaken human rights assistance for developing and conflict-affected…
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Nigeria Opposes Ex-Minister’s Attempt to Cite UK Acquittal in Asset Case
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission is urging a Nigerian court to dismiss Diezani Alison-Madueke’s bid to use her acquittal in the…
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Mali Army Retakes Kidal With Support From Russia
Mali’s army, supported by Russian paramilitary forces, has regained control of the northern town of Kidal after Tuareg separatists declared a “strategic…
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Ghana Establishes New Agency to Pursue Opportunities in Global Space Economy
Ghana is preparing to elevate its space ambitions by converting the Ghana Space Science and Technology Institute (GSSTI) into a fully fledged…
