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Consider the story of Nigeria's car import market, a tale of numbers and nuanced human behaviors. Historically, Nigerians have had a voracious appetite for used vehicles. According to estimates, a significant portion of cars arriving on Nigeria's shores are, indeed, used ones. Why, you might ask? The answer lies in a confluence of economic dynamics, policy shifts, and consumer demand that sway as unpredictably as a Lagos breeze. Nigeria’s automobile lifeline spans continents. Cars pour in from the United States, Italy,…

The beloved Australian soap opera, *Neighbours*, is facing its second cancellation, marking the end of a significant chapter in television history. A recent announcement on the show's social media platforms confirmed that the series, which has captivated audiences for an impressive four decades, will conclude in December 2025. This decision follows reports revealing that Fremantle Media, the production company behind the show, was unable to secure a new funding agreement with Amazon. The news hit fans hard, an emotional…

In a striking move indicative of a tumultuous political landscape, former President Donald Trump has rescinded the security clearance of his predecessor, Joe Biden. This action arrives amidst a flurry of directives aimed at fundamentally reshaping the structures and agencies responsible for American humanitarian outreach. The 77-year-old former billionaire, now pursuing a different sort of power, has also put a freeze on aid directed towards South Africa—home to his prominent supporter, Elon Musk. Further solidifying his…

In a striking move, U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning regarding aid to South Africa, asserting that he might halt all assistance due to concerns over the nation’s land expropriation policies. He characterized these measures as “unfair,” claiming they enable the government to seize land indiscriminately while treating certain individuals and communities “very badly.” This bold declaration follows a significant political shift in South Africa, where President Cyril Ramaphosa recently advanced the…

MOGADISHU, Somalia - New details have emerged about the strained relationship between former intelligence chief Fahad Yasin and former Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed alias Farmajo, which could shape the country's fragile political landscape. Several sources revealed to Axadlethe complex nature of the relationship between the two men, tragically ending a decade-long cooperation, which at one point threatened the security of the country due to the politicization of the National Intelligence Security Agency…

The territorial conflict between Gabon and Equatorial Guinea is once again in the spotlight. These two Central African countries have contested the sovereignty of three islands since the 1970s. Following the failure of a UN mediation, Libreville and Malabo had agreed to resort to the International Court of Justice to resolve this dispute.…

The UN agency says it may be necessary to cut food rations for Somalia GENEVA - The World Food Program warns that it may be forced to cut food rations in June for more than a million vulnerable Somalis because they do not have enough money to sustain the operation.This would be a severe blow to vulnerable people in Somalia who are just coming from similar cuts to their daily food…