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PoliticsSep 19Central African Republic: Hassan Bouba, the ex-rebell whom Touadéra does not want to dismissDe Berbérati à Birao, l’ancien rebelle continue de s’afficher en homme de terrain. Passé à l’Urbanisme lors du dernier remaniement, le ministre reste un élément-clé des dossiers sécuritaires, en particulier depuis l’offensive sur Amdafok.Jeune Afrique
MilitarySep 19Somali piracy rise tests China’s long-running Gulf of Aden missionFor more than a decade, China has deployed warships to the Gulf of Aden and the waters off Somalia. For much of that time, piracy in the region has been in sharp decline. Now, however, with attacks at their highest reported level since 2013 and other naval forces engaged in crises elsewhere, Beijing’s long-running escort mission is being tested. The renewed attacks and hijacking for ransom come as the US Navy focuses on operations connected to the war on Iran, and India sends ships towards the...South China Morning Post
PoliticsSep 192027: Meet two women in race against Tinubu, Atiku, ObiThey are Ada Elizabeth Fredrick Okwori of the National Democratic Party, NDP, and Nkem Esther Okereke of the National Rescue Movement, NRM. The post 2027: Meet two women in race against Tinubu, Atiku, Obi appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WorldSep 19The second sentence: when former detainees in Senegal testify about their experiences in and out of prisonLibérée après plus de quatre ans de prison, Diarra tente de retrouver une vie normale. Dans ce reportage, de nombreuses détenues témoignent sur leurs conditions de vie depuis leur libération et la stigmatisation dont elles font l'objet.BBC Afrique
PoliticsSep 19New NSCDC commandant arrives Niger amid deaths in custody probeMr Kabara took over from Suberu Aniviye on Saturday, amid investigations into the deaths of persons arrested in connection with suspected illegal mining activities. The post New NSCDC commandant arrives Niger amid deaths in custody probe appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WorldSep 19Fear and anger in South Africa as bodies of nine women found: What we knowPolice examining 'all possibilities' as women in Ekurhuleni, Johannesburg, fear murders could be linked.Al Jazeera [en]
BusinessSep 19China is now Rwanda’s biggest export market – now comes the hard partIn the first quarter of 2026, China became the leading destination for Rwandan exports, accounting for 26% of the total, compared with less than 5% just one year earlier. A spectacular shift, driven by the removal of Chinese tariffs on almost all Rwandan products. But on the ground, access to this market of 1.4 billion consumers depends less on tariffs than on meeting sanitary standards. Report by Aurore Bayoud.France 24 [en]
PoliticsSep 19Kingmakers elect Gbadebo Adeusi as Oloba of Oba- IleBy Dayo Johnson Akure The stool of the Oloba of Oba-Ile in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State has a new occupant-elect, following the emergence of Prince Gbadebo Adeusi Aladetoye after a keenly supervised selection process. Gbadebo, from the Orioge Royal House, was chosen after Ifa divination and voting by the kingmakers, conducted […] The post Kingmakers elect Gbadebo Adeusi as Oloba of Oba- Ile appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 19Meet Rosaline Ogunro, Nigerian-born woman who became mayor of IslingtonOgunro, who represents St Peter’s and Canalside Ward, was officially sworn in as Mayor of Islington for 2026/27 on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. The post Meet Rosaline Ogunro, Nigerian-born woman who became mayor of Islington appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 19Kalu orders, media team, supporters to focus on his recordSenator Orji Uzor Kalu, representing Abia North Senatorial District, has directed his media team, supporters, political associates and affiliated groups to stop mentioning or responding to other candidates seeking the senatorial seat in the 2027 election. Kalu, in a statement issued by his office, said his re-election campaign should focus strictly on his record of […] The post Kalu orders, media team, supporters to focus on his record appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 19Gov. Nwifuru sacks Works CommissionerBy Jeff Agbodo, Abakaliki Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has directed the immediate removal from office of the Commissioner for Works, Engr. Stanley Lebechi Mbam. The governor also directed Mbam to hand over all government property in his possession, including his official vehicle, to the Secretary to the State Government. He was further […] The post Gov. Nwifuru sacks Works Commissioner appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WorldSep 19South African circus gives young performers a new route forwardIn Johannesburg, a circus is helping young performers from under-resourced communities turn talent into careers. Among them is 29-year-old Brian Ngobese, who grew up in Alexandra township. After discovering circus almost by accident, he trained in aerial acrobatics.Africanews [en]
PoliticsSep 19CISLAC Demands Independent Probe, Accountability For Deaths Of 37 Suspected Illegal MinersThe victims were among scores of people arrested during NSCDC operations against suspected illegal mining activities in the M.I. Wushishi and Lukoto areas of Minna on September 15 and 16, 2026. Their deaths were discovered in the early hours of September 17. The post CISLAC Demands Independent Probe, Accountability For Deaths Of 37 Suspected Illegal Miners appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
WorldSep 19Nigeria’s indigenous languages to face extinction within 70 years – Linguists“My parents do not have the time to teach me our indigenous language because of work, so I do not really blame them" The post Nigeria’s indigenous languages to face extinction within 70 years – Linguists appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 1920 NSCDC officers suspended over deaths of detained suspected illegal minersThe Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced the suspension on Saturday The post 20 NSCDC officers suspended over deaths of detained suspected illegal miners appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
DisasterBreakingSep 19High flood to hit Lagos, Delta, Imo, 12 other states in 7 days – NiHSAVanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 19Scotland proposes 3 visa routes to attract Nigerian, other foreign workersThe Scottish Government has proposed three tailored immigration routes to attract foreign workers and graduates to Scotland as the country tackles population decline, an ageing population and labour shortages. The post Scotland proposes 3 visa routes to attract Nigerian, other foreign workers appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BusinessSep 19JPMorgan struggles to forecast oil price as Iran war deepens Nigeria’s petrol concernsThe development comes as Nigerians face another increase in petrol prices, with pump prices rising above N1,400 per litre in parts of Abuja amid renewed pressure on global crude and refined-product markets. The post JPMorgan struggles to forecast oil price as Iran war deepens Nigeria’s petrol concerns appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
PoliticsSep 19Kano by-election records low voter turnoutThere was low voter turnout on Saturday during the by-election conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) into the Dawakin Kudu state constituency, Kano State. The post Kano by-election records low voter turnout appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WorldSep 19I was born here, Senegal job is a homecoming – Patrick VieiraVieira, 50, was born in Senegal but went on to represent France during his playing career, helping Les Bleus win the 1998 World Cup and Euro 2000. The post I was born here, Senegal job is a homecoming – Patrick Vieira appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 19US lifts sanctions on Eritrea ‘to advance US regional interests’ in Red SeaThe sanctions, introduced during the Biden administration, targeted Eritrea's governing party and the military.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsSep 19Hoodlums kill popular Enugu opposition politicianPremium Times
BusinessSep 19NASD appoints Arese Ugwu as acting MD, nine years after SEC suspensionMeanwhile, Ms Ugwu was among the directors of Partnership Investment Company, suspended for a period of five years in the capital market. The post NASD appoints Arese Ugwu as acting MD, nine years after SEC suspension appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BusinessSep 19Critical minerals in the DRC: Chinese actors ever more present… and numerousLes entreprises de l’empire du Milieu sont désormais parties prenantes dans 49 projets miniers critiques en RDC. Un chiffre inédit.Jeune Afrique
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