Africa
AIG orders joint operations after pirates abducted 15 on Nigerian waterways
Pirates on the Horizon
Gunmen stormed a ferry on the Niger Delta waters, snatching 15 passengers in the early hours of Wednesday. As the news spread, the Assistant …
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IGP Disu restructures police monitoring unit, appoints new head
A Delicate Balancing Act
Nigeria’s Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun’s predecessor, DCP Tunji Disu, has taken the helm in reorganizing the police …
Africa
Growth, urbanisation and fintech: How Africa's economy has evolved over the last 10 years
A Continent of Unrelenting Dynamism
As the sun sets over the sprawling metropolis of Lagos, the city’s vibrant streets come alive with the hum of commerce and innovation. In …
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Ogun East APC endorses Gov Abiodun for Senate ahead 2027 polls
A Calculated Gamble: Ogun East APC Endorses Gov Abiodun for Senate
It is a move that has sent shockwaves through the corridors of power in Ogun State, Nigeria. In a surprising turn …
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Court vacates orders restraining EFCC from probing firms linked to Nestoil Group
The Long Arm of the Law Catches Up with Nestoil Group
Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has scored a significant victory in its bid to investigate …
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US 'continued violations of ceasefire' obstacle to diplomatic process, Iran says
Ceasefire in Peril: US Actions Hinder Diplomatic Progress, Iran Warns
Tensions between the United States and Iran have been simmering for months, with both nations engaging in a …
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One suspected dead as mystery illness strikes Lamu’s Boni Forest
Mysterious Malady Grips Lamu’s Boni Forest
A faint mist shrouds the dense foliage of Lamu’s Boni Forest, as the eerie silence of the pre-dawn hours is suddenly …
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A decade of African politics: democratic gains and new pressures
Africa’s Evolving Democracy: Gains, Challenges, and Uncertainty
It is a little past midnight in Lagos, Nigeria, when the echoes of a nation’s hope reverberate through …
Africa
Iran's foreign minister holds call with Pakistan ahead of new round of talks
A Fractured Middle East
Riot police in riot gear stand watch over a protest in Islamabad, their eyes fixed intently on a sea of angry faces. The placards they carry bear the names …
Africa
Africa’s shifting security map: Ten years on, a continent under strain
Tensions Rise as Africa’s Security Map Shifts
In the midst of a sweltering Nairobi evening, the echoes of gunfire still lingered in the air, a stark reminder of the …