Africa
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 …
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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 …
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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 …
Africa
South Africa: We Are Managing HIV With Selective Lenacapavir Roll-Out, Not Ending It
Unfulfilled Promises: South Africa’s HIV Prevention Paradox
South Africa’s health minister stood at the podium, beaming with pride as she announced the launch of a …
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Certificate Forgery: Ex-minister Nnaji seeks out-of-court settlement with UNN, others
Certificate Forgery Scandal Rocks Nigeria’s Elite
Former Minister of Power, Professor Chinedu Nebo, once praised for his efforts to improve Nigeria’s energy sector, has …
Africa
South Africa: Broken Clinics Push Patients to Expensive Doctors
Fractured Healthcare
South Africa’s healthcare system hangs precariously in the balance, with a recent government report revealing the alarming reality: eight out of every …
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Nigeria: 2027 - Group Describes Alleged Marginalisation of North Under Tinubu As False Narrative
‘False Narrative’: The Tinubu Administration and the North’s Quest for Inclusion
As the nation grapples with the complexities of its fragile federal structure, a …
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Nigeria: SMEs Wait for Credit Flow As CBN Recapitalisation Expands Banks' Lending Capacity
A Delicate Balance
Nigeria’s economy is poised on the cusp of a transformative moment, with the country’s banking sector emerging from a sweeping recapitalisation …
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Nigeria: Terrorists Attack Military Base in Kwara
Devastation in the Heartland: Nigeria’s Unrelenting Terror Threat
As the sun set over the sleepy town of Kwara, in Nigeria’s north-central region, a sense of unease …