Cameroon’s Biya, 92, shrugs off health concerns as he eyes re-election
President Biya, 92, says he’ll run for an eighth term, triggering backlash and renewed health concerns.
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UK eases trade rules to support Nigerian exporters and African commerce
“This is good for their economies and for UK consumers and businesses,” said Jenny Chapman, UK Minister for Development. “Countries in the Global South want a different relationship with the UK, as a trading partner and investor, not just a donor.”
Lagos local government elections: APC leads in 57 councils
Preliminary reports as of 4 p.m. indicated APC was ahead in key areas including Adeniji-Adele, Yaba, Somolu, Bariga, Ikeja, and Agege, while the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) trailed behind and the Labour Party (LP) came third.
US pressuring African nations to receive Venezuelan deportees, says minister
He emphasized that Nigeria is unlikely to accept such deportees, especially if they are prisoners.
Mali junta head passes law giving him unlimited mandate
Mali’s junta leader, General Assimi Goita, has signed a law granting himself a renewable five-year term without an election, effectively allowing him to rule indefinitely.
Four richest Africans now hold more wealth than half the continent
A new Oxfam report has revealed that the four richest Africans now possess more wealth than half of the continent’s 750 million people, highlighting growing inequality that threatens democracy.
Tiani’s hold weakens as jihadist insurgency expands in Niger
Violence in Niger’s Tillabéri region is escalating despite the junta’s promises to curb jihadist attacks.
Longtime Cameroon leader Biya sees allies turn into rivals
Cameroon’s 92-year-old President Paul Biya, the world’s oldest head of state, faces growing political pressure ahead of October’s elections as longtime allies Issa Tchiroma Bakary and Bello Bouba Maigari announced presidential bids.
JAMB rejects FUTA student’s admission claim over lost 2017 UTME details
“Basola Jamiu Owodunni remains an unknown entity to the Board concerning admission,” JAMB said, stressing that emotions cannot override regulations.
AU helicopter crashes in Mogadishu, says state media
An AU military helicopter carrying eight personnel crashed while landing at Mogadishu airport.