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POLITICS4d agoU.S. working to reverse an Egyptian man's third-country deportation to AfricaThe Trump administration's effort to return Ahmed Soliman to the U.S. come after an Arizona judge said his deportation violated due process.NPR News
POLITICS4d agoNHRC, foreign embassies push for abolition of death penalty in NigeriaNigeria would mark 10 consecutive years without a state execution, meeting the international standard for a de facto moratorium. However, over 3,000 persons are on prolonged death row detention. The post NHRC, foreign embassies push for abolition of death penalty in Nigeria appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICS4d agoIn Mauritania, the government resigns after the presentation of an inquiry report on firesEn août dernier, deux incendies ont touché des infrastructures de la Somelec, privant Nouakchott de courant. Un rapport sévère a coûté sa survie au gouvernement de Mokhtar Ould Djiay.Jeune Afrique
POLITICS4d agoMohammed VI rejects political pressure from Spain without mentioning Felipe VI's visit to Ceuta and MelillaEl rey de Marruecos advierte de que la cooperación entre ambos países afronta graves desafíos y critica las normas españolas que “impiden la repatriación de menores” y de adultos marroquíesEl País
POLITICS4d agoA Mohamed VI of extremely weakened appearance opens the new Parliament of Morocco rejecting "pressures, blackmail or threats" from Spain before the trip of the Kings to Ceuta and MelillaEl rey alauí denuncia la "instrumentalización" llevada a cabo por ciertos círculos políticos y mediáticos en España por la crisis ceutí LeerEl Mundo
POLITICS4d ago2027: ADC campaign dares APC, tells Nigerians to collect PVCs, defend votesThe African Democratic Congress Presidential Campaign Council (ADC-PCC) has urged Nigerians to collect their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs), vowing to resist attempts to manipulate the 2027 general election in favour of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The post 2027: ADC campaign dares APC, tells Nigerians to collect PVCs, defend votes appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS4d agoAlgeria-Spain relations tested by the Ayoub Aissiou affairMalgré le soutien de Madrid à la demande algérienne, la justice espagnole a refusé l’extradition de l’homme d’affaires, enrichi sous la présidence Bouteflika. Une décision qui pourrait peser sur les relations entre les deux pays.Jeune Afrique
POLITICS4d agoFuel shortages in Niger: the head of the national oil company pays the price of the crisisLe chef de la junte au Niger a démis de ses fonctions le patron de Sonidep. Ce limogeage sans explication intervient alors que le pays fait face à de vives tensions sur le carburant.Jeune Afrique
POLITICS4d agoTrump accused of trying to start a ‘race war’ with threats to Somali communities in MinnesotaGovernor Tim Walz calls the president’s latest post ‘deranged’ as he lashes out in the face of declining pollsThe Independent World
POLITICS4d agoMorocco: before the king's speech, what is the status of coalition formation negotiations?Les tractations conduites par Fatima-Ezzahra El Mansouri dessinent les contours possibles d’une majorité articulée autour du PAM et des trois partis historiques de la Koutla. Mais les consultations se poursuivent et d’autres options restent ouvertes.Jeune Afrique
POLITICS4d agoChina urges Nigerian media to uphold one-China principleThe Chinese Embassy has urged Nigerian media organisations to distinguish between reporting on Taiwan and descriptions that could suggest the island is a sovereign country separate from China, prompting discussions on diplomatic sensitivities and editorial independence. Speaking at a meeting with media executives in Lagos, Mr Xu Fan, Director of Bilateral Relations and Commerce at […] The post China urges Nigerian media to uphold one-China principle appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS4d agoNiger intelligence agents expelled from France in sign of diplomatic strainTwo Nigerien intelligence officers were forced to leave France last month, French daily Le Monde has revealed, with one agent suspected of monitoring opposition figures on French soil. It is the latest sign of the deterioration in relations between the two countries since Niger’s 2023 military coup.RFI [en]
POLITICS4d agoFG targets five million Nigerians for poverty exit…trains 700 Oyo youths in AI, vocational skills By Adeola Badru The Federal Government has launched an expanded poverty reduction initiative targeting five million Nigerians over the next four years, with 700 youths trained in artificial intelligence (AI), graphics design and vocational skills in Oyo State. The intervention, implemented through the Office of the Senior […] The post FG targets five million Nigerians for poverty exit appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS4d agoWhat happens to Nigerians living in communities without NNPC stations? – Atiku’s aide faults 30-day petrol discountPaul Ibe, media adviser to former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, has criticised the Federal Government’s 30-day petrol price reduction initiative, arguing that it would not provide adequate relief to Nigerians because of the limited reach of NNPC retail outlets. Ibe, who disclosed this in a post on his X handle on Friday, said the government should […] The post What happens to Nigerians living in communities without NNPC stations? – Atiku’s aide faults 30-day petrol discount appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS4d agoFrom Rescue to Scale: Nigeria’s reform story gains Asian momentumAt the centre of the discussion was a clear message: Nigeria’s reform story has moved beyond crisis management and is entering a phase in which results can be measured, tested and built upon. The post From Rescue to Scale: Nigeria’s reform story gains Asian momentum appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICS4d agoNigeria looks to ease fuel prices as election loomsNigeria's finance minister unveiled a raft of measures Thursday aimed at cushioning against energy shocks as the country prepares to go to the polls, including a petrol discount for public transport operatorsAfricanews [en]
POLITICS4d agoThe Kings will sleep in Ceuta: first time since Alfonso XIII that something like this has happenedDon Felipe y Doña Letizia visitarán un colegio y tendrán un acto ecuménico en el cementerio musulmán por los inmigrantes fallecidos LeerEl Mundo
POLITICS4d agoNigerian states’ revenues rise 93%, but education spending drops — World BankThe World Bank says Nigeria’s 36 states recorded a 93 per cent increase in revenues between 2023 and 2025, but education received a declining share of the sector’s expenditure. The post Nigerian states’ revenues rise 93%, but education spending drops — World Bank appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS4d agoPipeline Contract Row: MOSIEND warns against ethnic division in Niger DeltaBy Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA — The Movement for the Survival of the Izon Ethnic Nationality in the Niger Delta (MOSIEND) has called for restraint amid the controversy surrounding pipeline surveillance contracts, warning that disagreements over contracts and money must not be allowed to trigger ethnic tension in the region. The group, one of the Niger […] The post Pipeline Contract Row: MOSIEND warns against ethnic division in Niger Delta appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS4d agoNigerian university suspends fee hike for wider consultation after backlashThe suspension came days after the university increased fees for students, which sharply raised what undergraduates pay. The post Nigerian university suspends fee hike for wider consultation after backlash appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICS4d agoAkeredolu at 70: Aiyedatiwa says late governor’s security vision shapes Nigeria’s futureBy Dayo Johnson, Akure Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has said the late former governor of the state, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, laid the foundation for Nigeria’s evolving security architecture through his advocacy for State Police and decentralised policing. Aiyedatiwa said Akeredolu’s push for a restructured security system had moved beyond regional advocacy to become a […] The post Akeredolu at 70: Aiyedatiwa says late governor’s security vision shapes Nigeria’s future appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS4d agoSaddam Haftar: from the Sahel to Chad, the limits of security diplomacyEntre libérations d’otages, soutien à des mouvements rebelles et nouvelle alliance avec le Tchad, l’héritier du maréchal Haftar cherche à s’imposer comme un interlocuteur incontournable. Et se rêve en futur président d’une Libye réunifiée qui pèserait de nouveau sur la diplomatie continentale.Jeune Afrique
POLITICS4d agoEgyptian journalists plan weekend protest over detention of six colleaguesMatsadaash staff allege torture and forced confessions after being held on charges of working for Muslim BrotherhoodEgyptian journalists are planning a new protest in Cairo this weekend after six colleagues were charged with terrorism offences amid allegations they had been tortured in police detention.Last week, Egyptian authorities arrested the journalists, from the independent factchecking and investigative platform Matsadaash, accusing them in a statement of being unlicensed and producing false news on behalf of the outlawed Muslim Brotherhood. Continue reading...Guardian World
POLITICS5d agoTrump says Minnesotans should ‘fight back’ against Somali immigrantsPresident Trump said Thursday that Minnesotans should “fight back” against Somali immigrants following previous attacks against the group. “The once Great State of Minnesota is being taken over by Somali Immigrants. There is Violence, Murder, and Mayhem all over the State,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. “The people of Minnesota must fight back.” He added…The Hill