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Ugandan Opposition Leader Bobi Wine Vows Return After Fleeing to US, Citing Threats and Disputed Election

Ugandan opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known by his stage name Bobi Wine, has confirmed his flight to the United States, asserting that the move was a necessary measure to preserve his life. Despite seeking temporary refuge abroad,...

Nigeria: Again, Court Adjourns El-Rufai’s Bail Ruling

The Kaduna State High Court, presided over by Justice Dariyus Khobo, has announced an adjournment in the much-anticipated ruling on the bail application for former Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai. This decision, initially slated for April 14, 2026,...

Uganda’s Political Crucible: Bobi Wine’s Exile and the Enduring Shadow of Museveni’s 40-Year Rule

Two months after another contentious presidential election in Uganda, President Yoweri Museveni, a figure who has dominated the nation's political landscape for nearly four decades, continues to grapple with persistent pressure from his formidable opposition leader, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu,...

Former Presidential Spokesperson Laolu Akande Urges President Tinubu to Hold Security Chiefs Accountable Amid Escalating Insecurity

Laolu Akande, a former presidential spokesperson, has issued a stark warning to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, calling for decisive action against security and military chiefs who fail to deliver on their mandates. Akande emphasized that continued underperformance by the...

Malawi’s Shifting Sands of Power: How a Vice-Presidential Dispute Highlights Executive Centralisation and Economic Peril

A seemingly innocuous government press release, intended to quell whispers about Malawi’s Vice-President, Jane Mayemu Ansah, has inadvertently cast a spotlight on a more profound and enduring trend: the escalating concentration of executive power within the Office of the...

Katsina Grapples with Escalating Kauraye Gang Violence Following Musician’s Brutal Murder

Katsina State, a region in Nigeria's northwest, is currently in the grip of a deepening crisis stemming from the escalating activities of local street gangs known as 'Kauraye'. Despite repeated assurances and vows from the Katsina State Government and...

Rwandan President Paul Kagame Defiantly Addresses Sanctions and Genocide Legacy at Kwibuka32 Commemoration

Rwandan President Paul Kagame delivered a powerful address at the Kigali Genocide Memorial on Tuesday, marking the 32nd commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, known as Kwibuka32. Speaking before thousands, President Kagame launched a staunch defense of...

Diezani Alison-Madueke Categorically Denies Bribery Allegations in UK Court Amidst Extensive Corruption Trial

Former Nigerian Petroleum Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke, 65, has vehemently denied allegations of bribery and corruption during her testimony before the Southwark Crown Court in the United Kingdom. On Monday, Mrs. Alison-Madueke insisted that she neither solicited nor received illicit...
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Ogun State Police Clamp Down on Unlawful Protests, Arrest 156 Suspects in Sagamu Following Major Disturbances

The Ogun State Police Command has issued a stern warning against unlawful protests and acts capable of disrupting public...
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