Samuel Okechukwu Oruruo

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The Abuja Coup: High Stakes and Political Turmoil in the 2026 FCT Council Polls

As Abuja residents face a 12-hour movement restriction for the 2026 FCT Polls, a political earthquake has struck. With the shock withdrawal of key PDP candidates in AMAC and Bwari, we examine the legal fallout of the Electoral Act 2026 and whether your vote still counts today.

Libya Eliminates Trachoma: A Milestone for Africa Health Sovereignty

On February 18, 2026, Libya was officially validated by the WHO for eliminating trachoma—the world's leading infectious cause of blindness. Despite years of national challenges, this victory marks a turning point for the "Africa Health Sovereignty" movement. By leveraging local leadership and the revolutionary Triple-Drug Therapy (IDA), Libya has provided a blueprint for the continental goal of eradicating all neglected tropical diseases by 2030

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.

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Tema Port cocaine: Spain finds 2.6 tonnes in coconut crates

A 2.6-tonne cocaine shipment concealed beneath false floors in coconut crates from Ghana has been seized in Spain. The Tema Port cocaine seizure adds to a growing list of Ghana-linked drug interceptions in Europe and raises questions about security at the country's export terminals.

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.
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