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Nigerian Military Repels ISWAP Attack in Mallam Fatori, Reports Indicate Senior Commanders Killed
The Mallam Fatori attack was repelled by Nigerian troops after a coordinated ISWAP assault on a military base in Borno State, with reports indicating heavy militant losses.
Atiku, Obi and Amaechi Form “United Front” Against 2026 Electoral Act
ABUJA, 26 February 2026 — Nigeria’s political temperature rose sharply on Wednesday as three prominent opposition figures; Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, and Rotimi Amaechi, convened...
The $29 Trillion Trap: New AFC Report Exposes Africa’s “Hidden” Mineral Wealth
The Africa Finance Corporation's landmark 2026 report exposes a staggering "conversion gap" in the continent's economy. While Africa sits on $29.5 trillion in mineral wealth, a massive $8.6 trillion remains undeveloped due to infrastructure deficits and fragmented data. From the "ten-fold value leap" of steel processing to the perverse trade mechanics that force Africa to pay twice for its own resources, this story explores the AFC's roadmap for industrial sovereignty and regional prosperity.
Sultan of Sokoto on Ramadan 2026: Moon Sighting, Security, and Election Row
SOKOTO, 17 February 2026 – The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar...
Uganda’s Bobi Wine in Hiding After Disputed Election and Military Threats
Uganda’s opposition leader Bobi Wine has gone into hiding following a disputed presidential election, citing military threats and security operations around his home. The standoff has drawn international concern over Uganda's political freedoms and post-election stability.
