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USAfriccaonline.com: The government of Nigeria will drag 6 persons to Court to face the charges of "treasonable acts” and money laundering, for, allegedly conspiring to execute a military coup. …
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The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has apprehended 12 members of a notorious armed robbery gang allegedly responsible for…
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Voters in Seychelles returned to the polls on Thursday, October 9, 2025, for a decisive presidential runoff between incumbent President…
Trump’s threat to invoke “Insurrection Act” sparks legal and political showdown
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Tanzania probes reported abduction of former ambassador and government critic
Tanzania’s police have launched an investigation into reports that former ambassador-turned-government critic, Humphrey Polepole, was kidnapped from his residence, following…
Madagascar President appoints Army General as new Prime Minister
Madagascar’s President, Andry Rajoelina, has appointed Army General Ruphin Fortunat Zafisambo as the country’s new Prime Minister, following the dissolution…
U.S. government shutdown deepens as Trump and Democrats remain at standoff
The U.S. government shutdown stretched into its sixth day on Monday, October 6, 2025, with little sign of progress between…