Nigeria paid Boko Haram ransom for kidnapped pupils, intel sources say
Two Boko Haram commanders were also freed as part of the deal, which goes against the country's own law banning payments to kidnappers. The money was flown on a helicopter…
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David Mabuza, former Deputy President of South Africa and senior figure in the African National Congress (ANC), passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at the age of 64, the…
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Separate assaults by jihadist groups in northeastern and northwestern Nigeria have left at least 28 people dead, according to military sources and local residents who spoke with AFP on Thursday,…
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Keyamo says ADC coalition signals PDP’s collapse
Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, has described the defection of prominent opposition figures to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as a turning point that signifies the collapse of the once-dominant…
Tinubu’s aide blasts ADC coalition as “desperate” and “directionless”
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Trump to host five African leaders for trade-focused summit
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Obi quits Labour Party, aligns with ADC‑led coalition for 2027
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Trump asks Supreme Court to reinstate CPSC firings
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Kenya to privatise state firms to attract investors – Ruto
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Diddy denied bail after guilty verdict
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Momodu applauds ADC as new opposition coalition platform
Veteran journalist and prominent Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) figure, Dele Momodu, has commended the selection of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as the official platform for Nigeria’s newly formed opposition…
Diddy convicted on prostitution charges, acquitted of sex trafficking
Sean "Diddy" Combs was found guilty on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, of charges related to prostitution but was acquitted of more severe allegations, including racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking. The…
AU helicopter crashes in Mogadishu during landing
A helicopter operated by the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) crashed while attempting to land at Mogadishu’s international airport on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, according to…
UN: Rwanda directing M23 Rebels in Eastern Congo
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