BBC Africa Verified

2 months, 2 weeks ago Politics

Eritrea's Biniam Solomon: Satirist Cobra freed after 15 years in prison without charge

Cartoonist freed after 15 years in prison without charge in Eritrea A well-known Eritrean satirical cartoonist has been freed from prison after spending 15 years in detention without charge, his family and friends have told the BBC. Biniam Solomon, now in his early 60s, was arrested in the capital,…

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Al Jazeera Africa Verified

2 months, 2 weeks ago Politics

How Iran used asymmetric warfare to offset US-Israeli military power

Despite United States President Donald Trump’s repeated declarations of victory in the US-Israeli war on Iran, Tehran’s retaliatory strikes on Israel and US military assets in the region have continued, upending global financial and energy markets. “We’ve had two decades to study defeats of the US …

Source: Al Jazeera Africa

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Vanguard Verified

2 months, 2 weeks ago Politics

Defence, Science Ministers partner on innovation, energy solutions for military facilities

By Kingsley Omonobi The Minister of Defence, Christopher Gwabin Musa, has met with the Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Kingsley Udeh, to explore collaboration aimed at addressing energy and technological needs within Nigeria’s defence sector. The meeting, held at Ship House in Abuja…

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Al Jazeera Africa Verified

2 months, 2 weeks ago Politics

How corporations have collaborated with US military over the decades

The United States military on Wednesday confirmed the use of multiple artificial intelligence (AI) tools in the ongoing US-Israel war on Iran. However, the war in Iran is not the first time the US military has relied on tech companies. For decades, tech companies and universities have collaborated …

Source: Al Jazeera Africa

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Premium Times Verified

2 months, 2 weeks ago Politics

OPay clarifies reports on alleged office closure by the Nigeria Revenue Service

Our attention has been drawn to recent reports circulating on online platforms and social media claiming that our offices in Lagos and Abuja were sealed by the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) over alleged non-compliance with Value Added Tax (VAT) and Company Income Tax under the Nigeria Tax Act 2025.…

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Al Jazeera Africa Verified

2 months, 2 weeks ago Politics

Children among victims in Pakistan’s shelling in Afghanistan: Taliban

The Taliban government says four members of the same family, including two children, have been killed by Pakistani artillery and mortar fire in eastern Afghanistan. The deaths reported on Thursday bring the toll to seven people killed in Afghanistan since Tuesday in cross-border clashes, according …

Source: Al Jazeera Africa

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Premium Times Verified

2 months, 2 weeks ago Politics

Justice delayed is justice denied: The unresolved FCE(T) Akoka crisis of 2024, By Naseer Kura

The Minister of Education must be able to answer the following questions in order for justice to be done: Does the Federal College of Education (Technical) deserve a substantive Provost? Did the Provost who was asked to ‘step aside’ misrule, mismanage funds, or run down the College while serving as…

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Premium Times Verified

2 months, 2 weeks ago Politics

Tambuwal resigns from PDP

The Senator representing Sokoto South Senatorial District, Aminu Tambuwal, has resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). This is contained in a letter written to the PDP Ward Chairperson of Tambuwal/Shinfiri Ward, Tambuwal Local Government Area of Sokoto State. In a copy of the…

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Premium Times Verified

2 months, 2 weeks ago Politics

Sub?Saharan African economies among world’s fastest?improving in global connectedness

- Global connectedness stood at 25 per cent in 2025, matching the record high first reached in 2022 - Namibia ranks among the top three countries globally for long?term increases in connectedness since 2001; Mozambique, Nigeria and Zambia record strong gains - The DHL Global Connectedness Report 20…

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Premium Times Verified

2 months, 2 weeks ago Politics

FG reveals efforts to safeguard economy from Middle East tension

The federal government has stated its efforts to coordinate fiscal, monetary, and energy policies to safeguard Nigeria’s economic stability from possible shocks arising from the escalating Middle East tensions involving the United States, Israel, and Iran. The government said that it is also review…

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BBC Africa Verified

2 months, 2 weeks ago Politics

Senegal approves tougher anti-gay law as rights groups raise concerns

Senegal approves tougher anti-gay law as rights groups raise concerns Senegal's parliament has approved a new law doubling to 10 years the maximum prison term for sexual acts by same-sex couples and criminalising the "promotion" of homosexuality. A total of 135 MPs voted in favour, zero against and…

Source: BBC Africa

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BBC Africa Verified

2 months, 2 weeks ago Politics

Ethiopia flood death toll in Gamo Zone rises above 60

Death toll from Ethiopia floods and landslides rises to more than 60 At least 64 people have been killed in floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains in the Gamo Zone of southern Ethiopia, local police inspector Abraham Buha says. Earlier in the week officials had put the death toll at more th…

Source: BBC Africa

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BBC Africa Verified

2 months, 2 weeks ago Politics

Why Namibia's 'green hydrogen' dream could be a red flag for penguins and succulents

Why Namibia's green energy dream could be a red flag for penguins A near pristine desert and coastal wilderness in Namibia could soon host a huge hydrogen production facility, raising hopes for jobs but also fears for the unique plant and animal life of the region, such as rare succulents and endan…

Source: BBC Africa

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BBC Africa Verified

2 months, 2 weeks ago Politics

South Africa: New US ambassador criticised over racial controversy

New US ambassador to South Africa summoned over 'undiplomatic remarks' The South African government has summoned the new US ambassador after he made what they called "undiplomatic" comments about an anti-apartheid chant. Leo Brent Bozell III, who started in the role last month, caused offence by di…

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BBC Africa Verified

2 months, 2 weeks ago Politics

UN aid worker Karine Buisset and two others killed in DR Congo’s M23-held Goma city

French aid worker among three killed in drone strikes in rebel-held DR Congo city A French national working for the UN in the Democratic Republic of Congo has been killed, the French president has said, following reports of drone strikes on the eastern city of Goma. Two other people were killed in …

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Plos.org Pending

2 months, 2 weeks ago Politics

Current global estimates, risk factors, and knowledge gaps for Hepatitis E virus (HEV): A scoping review

Figures Abstract Hepatitis E virus (HEV) remains a leading cause of acute viral hepatitis globally, particularly in South Asia and Africa. However, epidemiological prioritization is hampered by fragmented data and discordant disease burden estimates. Following JBI and PRISMA-Sc guidelines, we condu…

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Plos.org Pending

2 months, 2 weeks ago Politics

Economic evaluation of anti-malarial drug policies across presidential regimes in Nigeria: A comparative analysis from 1999 to present

Figures Abstract Background Malaria remains a significant public health challenge in Nigeria, accounting for substantial morbidity, mortality, and economic loss. Successive administrations have implemented various anti-malarial drug policies aimed at curbing this endemic disease. This study applies…

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The Conversation Africa Pending

2 months, 2 weeks ago Politics

African countries are signing bilateral health deals with the US: virologist identifies the ‘red flags’

The United States is signing bilateral health deals with African countries. By the end of February 2026, deals worth US$19.8 billion had been signed in new health funding. Of this amount, the US has committed US$12.2 billion and African countries US$7.5 billion. Eighteen African countries have sign…

Source: The Conversation Africa

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The Conversation Africa Pending

2 months, 2 weeks ago Politics

Africa needs 50 million new homes, but building is bad for the environment: how to finance ‘green’ solutions

The future of housing raises some serious environmental concerns. Construction has been linked to 39% of global carbon emissions, and the concrete industry alone is responsible for 8% of the world’s greenhouse gases. Solutions will be especially useful in Africa, because so much building still need…

Source: The Conversation Africa

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My Modern Met Pending

2 months, 2 weeks ago Politics

Discover the Remarkable Finalists of the 2026 Sony World Photographer Awards

This vessel was used for many years to transport people and goods between East and West Azerbaijan, but due to the gradual drying of Lake Urmia, it is now stranded on the salt flats. (Photo: Hossein Sadri Nobarzad, “Untitled,” Iran, Islamic Republic Of, Shortlist, Professional Competition, Environm…

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