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Beyond the Headlines: The Human Cost of Maduro’s Capture

Maduro’s capture dominated headlines for its dramatic military execution, but the real impact is on millions of Venezuelans facing hunger, displacement, and a fragile economy.

Anthony Joshua Survives Lagos-Ibadan Road Crash; Two Friends Die

Former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua survived a Lagos-Ibadan Expressway crash on 29 December 2025 that killed close friends Sina Ghami and Kevin Latif Ayodele, highlighting road safety concerns in Nigeria and sending shockwaves through the global boxing community.

The Day 101 Fugitives Walked into a Party and Straight into Jail

The 101 fugitives football party arrest unfolded behind the smiles, food, and football hype, where a supposed celebration became a trap that 101 wanted...

Democracy’s Mirage: Two African Elections, One Troubling Script

The December 28, 2025 elections in Guinea and the Central African Republic exposed a troubling pattern: orderly, legally framed votes that offered little real choice. Constitutional manipulations, neutralised opposition, and militarised oversight ensured power remained firmly in the hands of incumbents, highlighting how Africa’s democratic rituals increasingly mask authoritarian permanence. If you want, I can also draft a slightly punchier, SEO-optimized version of the excerpt for web publishing that improves search visibility.

Christmas Day US Airstrikes in Nigeria Target ISIS-Linked Camps in Sokoto

On Christmas Day 2025, US airstrikes in Nigeria struck ISIS-linked camps in Sokoto State, killing militants and targeting extremist networks in a coordinated counterterrorism operation with Nigerian authorities.

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Nearly 800 migrants rescued off Senegal in a single day

Nearly 800 migrants rescued off Senegal in a single day as four overloaded boats were intercepted at sea. The operation came amid renewed departures towards Spain's Canary Islands, a deadly shipwreck off Kébémer and growing pressure on Senegalese authorities to disrupt smuggling networks.

9 expelled gold miners dead as Mali counts the cost of Guinea’s crackdown

9 expelled gold miners have died in Mali following Guinea's crackdown on uncontrolled gold mining in Siguiri. As Bamako reports mass arrivals and Conakry counts arrests, questions remain over the circumstances of the deaths, the scale of the expulsions and the treatment of foreign workers.

FRN offensive pushes deep into South Kivu as Kabila’s rebel front tests Kinshasa

Joseph Kabila's FRN offensive has made rapid gains in South Kivu, capturing settlements along the RN3 highway and displacing more than 160,000 people. The advance raises questions about military preparedness, alleged complicity within the Congolese army and the future of the Doha peace process.

Ghana passport scandal: Ten passports cancelled as opposition claims 300 beneficiaries

Ghana has cancelled ten Service Passports following allegations of an organised passport-selling scheme. The opposition claims about 300 people travelled on questionable diplomatic and service documents, while the government has referred two officers to the police and the Office of the Special Prosecutor has opened an investigation.
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