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Attackers with guns and machetes kill 25 people in Nigeria’s Plateau State
JOS, Nigeria: Attackers wielding guns and machetes killed at least two dozen people in central Nigeria’s Plateau State, survivors told AFP on Tuesday, the latest flare-up in a State plagued…
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Gunmen kill 27, burn houses in Nigeria’s Plateau State
Gunmen killed 27 people in north-central Nigeria’s Plateau state, in the latest bout of violence in the restive region, local…
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It was meant to be a joyous occasion. Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has just been affirmed as the…
IPOB reacts to Buhari’s death
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has issued a formal response to the announcement of former President Muhammadu Buhari’s death,…
South Africa: Ramaphosa suspends police minister
Amid escalating allegations of political interference in South Africa’s law enforcement system, President Cyril Ramaphosa has suspended Police Minister Senzo…
Cameroon’s 92-year-old leader Biya announces 8th re-election bid
After months of mounting speculation surrounding his political intentions, President Paul Biya of Cameroon has officially declared his candidacy for…
Peter Obi, 2027 and the VP palaver. By Katch Ononuju
Dr. Ononuju, contributing analyst to the platforms of USAfricaLive.com, is a political strategy adviser. If Peter Obi runs as a…
Why Nigeria’s Election Petition System is Unconstitutional
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Kenya swears in new electoral officials
Kenya officially inaugurated a new chairperson and six commissioners to its electoral body on Friday, July 11, 2025, restoring leadership…