African Politics

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Nigeria Can Survive Without South African Businesses, Senator Umeh Declares Amid Xenophobia Crisis

Nigeria would remain economically stable even if all South African businesses were forced to leave the country, according to Senator Victor Umeh, who...

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Africans are not South Africa’s problem. Governments that fail their people are

June 30 looms as a day of reckoning that South Africa could have avoided. Thousands of fellow Africans have queued at airports, bus...

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Nigerians in South Africa face impossible choice as June 30 deportation deadline looms

Ogbonnaya Chukwuka has built a life in South Africa over the past twelve years, establishing a pest control business and putting down roots...

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Nigeria Senate Approves State Police Forces in Sweeping Security Reform

Nigeria's Senate has approved landmark legislation allowing the country's 36 states to establish their own police forces, marking a dramatic shift in how...

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Nigeria’s 2027 Presidential Race Extends to Washington as Rivals Seek International Influence

Nigeria's battle for the presidency in 2027 has crossed the Atlantic, with political heavyweights mounting sophisticated influence campaigns in Washington as they position...

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Nigerian Diplomat Lauds Tinubu at Three Year Mark as Economic Experts Remain Divided

President Bola Tinubu's three year tenure has sparked sharply contrasting assessments from Nigerian officials and economic analysts, with a senior diplomat praising his...

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Julius Malema Sentenced to Five Years, Granted Bail Pending Appeal

South Africa’s outspoken opposition leader, Julius Malema, has been sentenced to five years in prison after being found guilty of illegal possession and...

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Congo Election Could Extend Long Rule of President Denis Sassou Nguesso

Voters across the Republic of Congo are participating in a national election that could extend the long leadership of President Denis Sassou Nguesso,...