Samuel Okechukwu Oruruo

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The Mugabe Family Legacy in Exile: Chatunga’s Arrest and the Fall of a Dynasty

From the 'Princes of Harare' to a Johannesburg police cell. Following Chatunga Mugabe's arrest for attempted murder, we analyze the slow disintegration of the Mugabe family legacy. Without the protection of the state, the heirs of Zimbabwe's former leader face a new, cold reality in South Africa.

Nigeria’s 2027 Outlook: Does the New Electoral Act 2026 Safeguard or Subvert Democracy?

President Bola Tinubu has signed the Electoral Act 2026 into law, legally cementing the use of BVAS while making electronic result transmission discretionary. While the government hails this as a technological milestone, groups like YIAGA Africa warn of a significant "setback to democracy" ahead of the 2027 general elections. Explore the key changes and what they mean for Nigerian voters.

Breaking the African Premium: Tinubu Pushes for AfCRA at AU Summit

President Tinubu calls for an independent African Credit Rating Agency (AfCRA) to end the $75bn annual "risk premium" bias. Discover how he plans to shield Africa.

How the World’s ‘Green Gold’ is Leaving Zimbabwe Parched

BIKITA, ZIMBABWE - Evelyn Mareke doesn't care about the global carbon footprint. She cares about her cows. This is the situation in many rural...

AU Summit 2026: Is NAFA Africa’s Final Escape from the IMF?

ADDIS ABABA - The dust has settled in Addis Ababa after the African Union Summit, and the mood is notably different this year. While...

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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.

Senegal Doctors Strike Begins As Diphtheria Outbreak Grows

A three-day Senegal doctors strike has begun nationwide, restricting public hospitals to emergency services only. The walkout comes as a diphtheria outbreak spreads across Senegal, with more than 100 confirmed cases and 11 deaths reported across 12 regions.
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