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Nigeria: Nigeria Sliding Into Authoritarian Rule Under Tinubu, Atiku Claims

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[Leadership] Former Vice President of Nigeria and a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, on Monday, accused President Bola Tinubu of actively dismantling democracy and pushing Nigeria toward full-blown authoritarian rule, with dangerous implications for the entire West African subregion.

Nigeria: Closing the Gap - Linking Fistula Surgery to Health Coverage in Nigeria

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[Nigeria Health Watch] Victoria Ifeanyichukwu, a mother of two from Imo State, arrived at the National Obstetric Fistula Centre (NOFIC) in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, seeking care after a difficult first pregnancy left her with a vaginal tear, living with incontinence. Clinics she visited offered little help, and the few times she sought treatment, she was told to "wait until my next pregnancy," she said. Years passed, and the condition dictated her movements. "When I got home, I discovered that the tear was deep. I suffered

Rwanda: Kagame Urges Leaders to Put Citizens First, End Repeat Failures

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[New Times] President Paul Kagame has challenged central and local government leaders to prioritise citizens' needs, warning against a growing culture of repeated mistakes, poor planning, and weak accountability in public service.

Zimbabwe: Parirenyatwa Hospital Wards Deserted As Nurses Down Tools, Demand Salary Increment

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[New Zimbabwe] Operations were severely disrupted at Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals on Monday after nurses downed tools, abandoning wards and leaving patients stranded as they demanded an upward review of their salaries and allowances.

Zimbabwe: Biti Released On Bail After Arrest Over Mutare Meeting

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[263Chat] Constitutional lawyer Tendai Biti who is also convener of the Constitution Defenders Forum (CDF) a civil society group opposing constitutional changes to gether with Morgan Ncube CDF's programs officer have been released on bail following their arrest over an alleged failure to notify authorities of a meeting.

Liberia: Who Controls the Makona River Border?

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[New Dawn] Konadu Town, Quadu Gbondi District, Lofa County - March 24, 2026 - Tension continues along the Liberia-Guinea border as residents of Konadu Town in Quadu Gbondi District accuse Guinean authorities of encroaching on Liberian territory following the discovery of a colonial-era boundary cornerstone near the Makona River.

Nigeria: Air Peace Clears Air Over Alleged Tax Dispute With Lagos Govt

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[Daily Trust] Nigeria's leading airline, Air Peace Limited, has refuted claims linking its top executives to a tax dispute with the Lagos State Government, describing the reports as misleading and lacking official basis.

Nigeria: Lagos Guber - Badagry Traditional Rulers Push for Power Shift

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[Daily Trust] Traditional rulers from Badagry Division in Lagos State yesterday urged the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to zone the state's governorship seat to the division ahead of the 2027 elections.

Nigeria: Abuja Workers Resume From Sallah Break, Lament Hardship

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[Daily Trust] Some civil servants in Abuja on Monday resumed work after a two-day public holiday declared by the Federal Government to mark the Eid-el-Fitr celebration.

Nigeria: We Saw Hell in Bandits' Captivity, Escaped Abuja Herders Narrate Ordeal

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[Daily Trust] Three women abducted from a herders' hamlet near Kubwa in the Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have shared their harrowing ordeal following five days in captivity.

Nigeria: Tinubu's Visit to UK Signals Strategic Reset in Bilateral Ties - Odumegwu-Ojukwu

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[Daily Trust] The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has said the recent State Visit of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to the United Kingdom signalled a strategic reset of bilateral ties between the two countries.

Nigeria: World TB Day - Sufferers Battle Stigma, Drugs' Burden

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[Daily Trust] For 39-year-old Ms. Chioma Ifeanyi, tuberculosis was not just a disease of the lungs; it was a test of resilience against stigma.

Nigeria: EU Announces New €290m Investments in Nigeria

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[Daily Trust] The European Union (EU), on Monday, announced a new investment package of EUR 290 million to be immediately mobilised in seven new operations in digitalisation, health and agricultural value chains, as well as for migration management in the framework of the EU Global Gateway strategy.

Nigeria: Nigeria Exports N47.4trn Crude Oil in 2025 As Petrol Import Drops to N8.9trn

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[Daily Trust] Nigeria exported crude oil worth N47.43trn in the 12 months of 2025, analysis of trade statistics by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has shown.

Nigeria: EFCC Seals Malami's Houses - ICPC Arraigns El-Rufai Today

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[Daily Trust] Officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) yesterday sealed the residences of former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice Abubakar Malami (SAN) in Abuja.

Nigeria: Group Backs Govt's Planned Pipeline Surveillance Reforms

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[This Day] Port Harcourt -- The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has pledged its support for the planned move by President Bola Tinubu in reforming pipeline surveillance contracts in the country.

Nigeria: Nigeria Posts 16.6m Barrels Output Shortfall in Two Months, Misses Budget Target

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[This Day] Abuja -- Nigeria recorded a combined crude oil and condensate production shortfall of about 16.6 million barrels in January and February of 2026, according to a THISDAY analysis of data released by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC).

Kenya: Anger Rises Towards Authorities As Torrential Rains Kill Over 80 People in Kenya

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[RFI] Storms that triggered flash floods in Kenya have killed at least 81 people so far this month, authorities said, as rain continued to pound much of the country. In the capital Nairobi, one of the hardest hit areas, the governor has come under fire for bad planning, with calls for him to resign.

Nigeria: How a Nigerian Town Came to Speak 'Street French'

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[RFI] Located deep in Yoruba country lies the town of Ejigbo, in southwestern Nigeria. Over time, it has developed its own unique form of French, thanks to close historic ties with other francophone countries.

Inside the alleged Russian operation to trigger anti-government protests in Angola

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A group of Russians and Angolans are going on trial in Angola after being accused of fomenting protests, which they deny.

Iwobi named on Football Black List alongside Carter and Eze

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England defender Jess Carter, Arsenal attacker Eberechi Eze and Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi are on the 2025 Football Black List.

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