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Nigerian Government Charges Military Officers in Connection with Alleged Coup Plot
The Nigerian government has officially charged a number of retired senior military officers in connection with an alleged coup attempt…
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Burkina Faso Junta Dissolves 118 Human Rights Organizations in Major Crackdown
The military government has escalated its crackdown on civil society, recently dissolving 118 organizations, with many focusing on human rights…
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Nigeria Refutes Claims of Concealed Spending in World Bank Report
The Nigerian Federal Ministry of Finance is refuting claims made by the World Bank regarding alleged undisclosed expenditures and the…
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Sierra Leonean Opposition Politician Sentenced to Four Years in Prison
In a move that has sparked widespread outcry, activist and opposition figure Zainab Sheriff was sentenced to four years in…
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Antibiotic Misuse in Liberia Increases Significantly, Raising Health Concerns
A shocking new survey highlights a distressing trend in Liberia: a staggering 90% of women reportedly use antibiotics monthly to…
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AfDB Increases Co-Financing Commitment at 2026 Annual Meetings
The African Development Bank Group is set to convene its 2026 Annual Meetings in Brazzaville, Republic of Congo, from May…
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Nigeria Dismisses Terror Charges Against Former Justice Minister
Nigerian officials have formally withdrawn terrorism financing allegations against former Justice Minister Abubakar Malami and his son. Malami, who held…
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Former Nigerian Oil Minister Denies UK Court Bribery Allegations
Diezani Alison-Madueke, the former Nigerian petroleum minister, has made headlines as she stands trial in London, vehemently denying allegations of…
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Ghanaian Footballer Fatally Shot in Armed Attack on Team Bus
Tragedy struck Ghanaian football as promising player Dominic Frimpong lost his life following a violent robbery targeting a bus carrying…
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Polls Close in Benin as Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni Seeks Election Win
Polling stations in Benin have officially closed following a significant turnout, with nearly eight million voters participating in the presidential…
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Scores of Civilians Killed in Nigeria Airstrike Targeting Market
A tragic airstrike by the Nigerian military has claimed the lives of numerous individuals, primarily traders, after hitting a village…
