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The Independent National Election Commission (INEC) has been recognized by Chatham House Group, a young professional socio-political think tank in Kogi State for its commitment to transparency, justice and constitutional fidelity in Nigeria’s election process. The acclaim follows the recent decision by INEC to strike a petition for a recall of Sen. Natasha Akpoti Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central in the Nigerian Senate. In a statement signed by group convener Abdulrahman Zulqarnien Ozovehe, Chatham House Group praised INEC’s “decisive and impartial decision” to dismiss what is called an unfounded petition. According to the group, the actions of the electoral body…

Addis Ababa – Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni arrived in South Sudan’s capital, Juba, for a visit on Thursday. Museveni’s visit to Juba comes amidst tensions in oil-rich East African countries after Leek Machar, one of the vice presidents of last month, was arrested in the capital at the end of last month. Museveni was picked up by President Salva Kiir at Juba International Airport. Twoleadres then held a private meeting before the President of Uganda returned to Uganda. Tensions in the country have been rising in recent weeks following Machar’s arrest. Machar political groups say the 2018 agreement, the basis…

Libyan authorities accused them of plotting aid groups to change the nation’s ethnic composition by encouraging African migrants to stay there, and ordered them to close their offices.Ten groups were selected, including doctors without borders, the UN Refugee Agency and the Norwegian Refugee Council.”This plan to resolve our country’s African origin immigration represents hostile conduct, which aims to change the country’s demographic composition and threaten the balance of Libyan society,” said Salem Gheit, a spokesman for the Internal Security Agency, on Thursday.It reflects a similar announcement made by Tunisia two years ago, which was quickly accused of anti-black racism.Both countries…

The 13-member board advises the Minister of Home Affairs on issues related to immigration policy, strategy and implementation. Immigration rights groups are cautiously optimistic about the appointment of the Immigration Advisory Committee to advise Home Minister Leon Schreiber on matters related to immigration policy, strategy and implementation. The board, which falls under Section 4 of the Immigration Act, has been revitalized this week for the first time in 10 years. Five of the 13 board members are independent, including James Chapman, director of advocacy and legal counsel for Cape Town’s immigration rights organization Scalabrini Centre. Mavuso Msimang, former Secretary of…

NAIROBI – Former Public Service Cabinet Justin Muturi has filed an explosive allegation against President William Root, accusing him of overseeing corrupt deals behind the scenes, preaching public integrity. In a candid interview with NTV’s entrenchment of the country, Muturi, who had been in Root’s cabinet for nearly two years, portrayed the double character, claiming that the president was “irreparably corrupted.” “He’s a very dangerous character. I don’t think Root deserves a position as president. I don’t have any bitterness. This is my honest assessment,” Muturi said. “When I see him telling members of the cabinet that he doesn’t want…

Mrs. Akpoti-uduaghan also praised the INEC for abandoning the petition seeking her recall. Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti Uduaghan said she has relied on her use of helicopters in her hometown. Mrs. Akpoti-Uduaghan revealed this when she appeared on “Politics Today” on Thursday when she appeared on Channel TV’s programme. The senator flew to Ihima in her hometown of Okehi Local Government Area in Kogi State on Tuesday, where she spoke to a large number of supporters. A day before the trip, the state government had banned political and public gatherings, citing security concerns. The state police command also said…

What are Trump’s tariffs? And who feels them the most?Published at 8:37 UK Daylight Sat Time08:37 BSTJamie WhiteheadLive ReporterImage source, Getty ImagesPresident Trump’s baseline tariffs – a 10% tax on all imports into the US – will come into effect tomorrow, April 5th.But it’s not all-around fees.Trump charges higher rates for countries considered “worst criminals” on trade. These will take effect on April 9th. The European Union faces 20%, Japan faces 24%, and China faces 34%.China’s rates are added to previous duties. This means that the total tariff on exports to the US is 54%.The UK is subject to 10%…

In a rare move, the Trump administration expelled South Africa’s Washington ambassador Ebrahim Lasor in mid-March 2025. In a post on X, Secretary of State Marco Rubio accused LaSaul of disliked the US and President Donald Trump, and the ambassador said “we are no longer welcome in our great powers.” The expulsion came after comments made by Rasool at a webinar hosted by the Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Studies Instant, a South African think tank. LaSaul said he thought Trump was “mobilizing supremacy” and that he thought that as the white population became a minority in the United States, he…

Continuing violence in the North and South Kibhu in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) continues to kill, injure and expel civilians, as the UN Humanitarian Agency (OCHA) Coordination Agency (OCHA) warns. A fierce clash between local armed groups and the M23 rebels was reported in the town of Masisi Centre in North Kivu on Thursday. Preliminary reports from ground partners show that at least two civilian deaths and multiple injuries, several people have been evacuated to Masisi General Hospital. Meanwhile, many civilians continue to be restricted to their homes due to aggressive crossfires, reinforcing fear and limited access…

While US and EU aid cuts could encourage Africa to end its dependence, the challenges of poor countries are particularly challenging. The administration of US President Donald Trump has wreaked havoc in Africa and more by suddenly dismantling the multi-billion-dollar International Development Agency (USAID). This has ended countless development projects and put millions of recipients at risk. Due to the confusing methods that the US has done about them, it is difficult to quantify the cuts. However, the 5 341 USAID program worth US$75.9 billion has been wiped out, Devex said. Devex is an independent news organization that covers development…