Al Jazeera Africa Verified

1 week, 1 day ago Politics

Iran citizen held in France over pro-Palestine comments returns home

Iranian national Mahdieh Esfandiari has returned home after being held in France for more than a year as part of what appears to be an exchange of detainees between the countries. Iran’s state television reported on Wednesday that the “rights activist”, sentenced to one year in prison after making …

Source: Al Jazeera Africa

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BBC Africa Verified

1 week, 1 day ago Politics

Kenya fuel prices rise sharply despite reduction in tax due to Iran war

Kenya fuel prices rise sharply despite reduction in tax due to Iran war Kenya has sharply raised the cost of petroleum, with diesel prices rising by a record margin despite a fuel tax cut, as the conflict in Iran pushes up global oil prices. In its latest review, the energy regulator raised the cos…

Source: BBC Africa

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Al Jazeera Africa Verified

1 week, 1 day ago Politics

North Korea boosting ability to manufacture nuclear arms, IAEA chief warns

North Korea is showing a “very serious increase” in its ability to produce atomic weapons, according to Rafael Grossi, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The diplomatically isolated country is believed to operate multiple facilities for enriching uranium, a key step in makin…

Source: Al Jazeera Africa

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Premium Times Verified

1 week, 1 day ago Business

Female-led beauty businesses secure N6 million funding at Lagos pitch event

Three female-led beauty startups have secured a combined N6 million in equity-free funding following a competitive pitch event held in Lagos, as stakeholders intensify efforts to bridge the financing gap confronting women entrepreneurs in Nigeria’s fast-growing beauty industry. The funding, provide…

Source: Premium Times

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Al Jazeera Africa Verified

1 week, 1 day ago Politics

Palestinian leader Barghouti endures ‘violent’ assaults in Israeli prisons

Popular Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouti has faced a series of “violent” assaults in Israeli jails in recent weeks, raising new concerns that his life may be at risk, according to his lawyer. Lawyer Ben Marmarelli said in a statement published on Wednesday on the Telegram page of the Palestinian…

Source: Al Jazeera Africa

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BBC Africa Verified

1 week, 1 day ago News

The human cost of the war in Sudan, three years on

The human cost of the war in Sudan, three years on It has been three years since civil war erupted in Sudan - leading to what is considered the world's worst humanitarian crisis. The conflict has seen human suffering on a huge scale, with 65% of the population in need of food, water, shelter and me…

Source: BBC Africa

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Al Jazeera Africa Verified

1 week, 1 day ago Technology

‘Food is unifying’: How Lebanon’s migrants are feeding the war-displaced

Beirut, Lebanon – Myra Aragon tosses chicken wings into a large cooking pot. She stirs them and then adds garnishes and spices. “These are bay leaves,” she says, pouring in a handful. “These are anise stars and this is black pepper.” Today, she’s making chicken afritada, a classic chicken stew from…

Source: Al Jazeera Africa

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Premium Times Verified

1 week, 1 day ago Politics

Enugu rolls out new social intervention, targets 3,000 rural beneficiaries

The Enugu State Government has rolled out a new phase of its social intervention programme under the Nigeria Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus (NG-CARES), targeting no fewer than 3,000 beneficiaries across rural communities in the state. The initiative, driven by the State Commu…

Source: Premium Times

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BBC Africa Verified

1 week, 2 days ago Politics

Pope Leo in Africa: Cameroon separatists to pause fighting ahead of pontiff's visit

Cameroon separatists to pause fighting ahead of Pope visit Anglophone separatists in Cameroon have announced a period of "safe travel passage" and halted fighting ahead of Pope Leo XIV's visit to the conflict?hit region this week. Leaders of several armed and secessionist groups said the three?day …

Source: BBC Africa

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BBC Africa Verified

1 week, 2 days ago Technology

Ashlee Jenae: Partner of US influencer who died in Zanzibar speaking to police as witness

Partner of US influencer who died in Zanzibar speaking to police as witness The partner of US influencer Ashly Robinson, who died last week while on holiday with him on the Tanzanian islands of Zanzibar, has had his passport "withheld", the local police said in a statement. Joe McCann, 45, is under…

Source: BBC Africa

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Vanguard Verified

1 week, 2 days ago Politics

I pray Nigeria thrives so citizens don’t run to Ghana — Mahama

Ghanaian President John Mahama has said he prays for Nigeria’s success, stressing that the prosperity of Africa’s most populous nation is crucial to stability in the region and would reduce migration pressure on Ghana. The post I pray Nigeria thrives so citiz…

Source: Vanguard

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The Punch Verified

1 week, 2 days ago Politics

JUST IN: Supreme Court fixes April 22 for hearing of PDP appeals

The Supreme Court of Nigeria has fixed April 22 for the hearing of appeals arising from the leadership crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party. The appeals were filed by a faction of the party led by former Minister of Special Duties, Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, challenging earlier judgments of the C…

Source: The Punch

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The Punch Verified

1 week, 2 days ago Technology

Police arrest 50 suspects linked to personnel killings, others

The Nigeria Police Force has announced the arrest of 50 suspects and the recovery of high-grade weapons, including an anti-aircraft launcher, in a nationwide operation targeting terrorism, kidnapping and armed robbery. The breakthrough was disclosed in a Tuesday statement signed by the Force Public…

Source: The Punch

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RT

1 week, 2 days ago Business

Boko Haram fighters kill seven troops in attack on Nigeria army base near Chad border

Islamist fighters launch motorbike attack on Nigerian Army base – media Islamist fighters have attacked a Nigerian Army base near the border with Chad, leaving seven troops dead, including a commanding officer, Reuters has reported, citing military sources. The raid on Sunday targeted the 242 Batta…

Source: RT

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The Punch Verified

1 week, 2 days ago Politics

ADC convention to hold today despite venue scare — Melaye

A former lawmaker representing Kogi West Senatorial District, Senator Dino Melaye, has said the national convention of the African Democratic Congress will proceed on Tuesday despite earlier concerns about the use of the Rainbow Event Centre in Abuja. Melaye, a chieftain of the ADC, stated this whi…

Source: The Punch

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Vanguard Verified

1 week, 2 days ago Politics

PDP crisis: Supreme Court okays speedy hearing of appeal by Turaki-led faction

The Supreme Court, on Tuesday, ordered an accelerated hearing of an appeal challenging the nullification of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) national convention held in Ibadan, Oyo State, on November 15 and 16, 2025. The post PDP crisis: Supreme Court okays…

Source: Vanguard

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Lse.ac.uk Verified

1 week, 2 days ago Politics

Will refining more oil help Nigeria’s currency problems? - Africa at LSE

By producing more refined petroleum products at home, Nigeria can help reduce its trade imbalance and protect itself against external shocks. But premonitions of a magic bullet are overplaying its significance, writes Ayo Agbaje and Kwabena Anim. The Dangote refinery’s capacity is due to be expande…

Source: Lse.ac.uk

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Vanguard Verified

1 week, 2 days ago Technology

ADC national convention: Security beefed up as 7000 delegates elect new NWC

Security has been beefed up in and around Rainbow Event Center, venue of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) national convention holding in Abuja. The post ADC national convention: Security beefed up as 7000 delegates elect new NWC appeared first on Vanguar…

Source: Vanguard

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Deadline

1 week, 2 days ago Politics

Cannes Directors’ Fortnight Unveils Starry 2026 Lineup

Kantemir Balagov’s New Jersey-set drama Butterfly Jam, starring Barry Keoghan and Riley Keough, will open the 58th edition of Cannes Directors’ Fortnight. It is among 19 features, selected from 1,800 submissions, and nine short and medium-length works announced on Tuesday by the parallel section fo…

Source: Deadline

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New York Post Verified

1 week, 2 days ago Politics

How Trump’s Strait of Hormuz blockade puts Iran’s military on the ropes

Team Iran, perhaps fatally, miscalculated in Islamabad last weekend. Parliamentary Speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf believed he could play out the clock and give a battered Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps breathing room to regroup. Ghalibaf naively bet that Iran’s control of the Strait of Hormuz …

Source: New York Post

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