Samuel Okechukwu Oruruo

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Sonko Wins Pastef Vote as Sonko Faye Rift Reshapes Senegal’s Politics

The Sonko Faye rift is reshaping Senegal’s political landscape as Ousmane Sonko consolidates control of Pastef following his re-election as party leader, while deepening tensions with President Diomaye Faye over governance direction, economic policy, and the future balance of power in Dakar.

Nigerian Children Build Apps for Change as Kidnapped Peers Await Rescue

As Nigeria marks the International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression, young innovators are building apps in Abuja while dozens of abducted students and teachers in Oyo and Borno remain missing after coordinated school attacks.

Your Fear Is Legitimate. Here Is the Question Your Government Will Not Answer.

Two people have been killed in protests against the proposed Kenya Ebola quarantine facility in Nanyuki. Critics say the issue is not Ebola science alone but transparency, sovereignty and whether Kenyans were properly consulted before the deal was approved.

US Wireless Infrastructure in West Africa: Washington Takes on Huawei in Nigeria and 3 Neighbours

The United States has launched a feasibility study for 1,500 mobile base stations across Nigeria, Ghana, Benin and Côte d'Ivoire, aiming to expand rural connectivity while challenging Huawei’s dominance in West African telecommunications.

Kenya Dethrones Nigeria as the New King of African Startup Funding

Kenya has overtaken Nigeria as Africa’s leading startup funding destination after raising nearly $1 billion in 2025, driven largely by clean energy and debt-backed financing models.

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Consulate Seeks Probe Into Deaths of 3 Nigerians in South Africa

Three Nigerians in South Africa died in separate incidents across Bloemfontein, Pretoria and Ekurhuleni within four days, prompting diplomatic intervention from Nigeria and renewed calls for thorough investigations into the circumstances surrounding their deaths.

AES Integration Expands as Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger Align Telecoms and Trade

AES integration is moving beyond military cooperation as Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger align telecommunications regulation, media governance and economic policies. New agreements suggest the Alliance of Sahel States is steadily building common institutions across the confederation.

Abeïbara Strike: Mali Claims 50 Fighters Killed in Kidal Operation

Mali's military says an Abeïbara strike killed at least 50 fighters in Kidal. Independent confirmation remains absent as analysts question casualty claims and the wider security situation.

CBN to Force Banks to Honour Domiciliary Account Withdrawals

The Central Bank of Nigeria is preparing measures to compel banks to honour domiciliary account withdrawals after complaints from customers who say they are being denied access to their foreign currency funds despite meeting account requirements.
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