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Protests called against Senegal leader seeking third term

The Senegalese opposition leader Ousmane Sonko has called on the public to “come out en masse” to protest against President Macky Sall seeking a third term.The incumbent is scheduled to give a speech later to announce whether he will run for president …

South/West youths want Bamidele as Senate Leader

Some youths in the South-West geopolitical zone, under the umbrella of the Nigerian Youth Congress (NYC) have advocated for the emergence of Sen. Opeyemi Bamidele (APC-Ekiti) as the next Senate Leader.The group made the call through a joint statement s…

Angola calls for strengthening of Africa-China relations

Angolan minister of Industry and Commerce Victor Fernandes Thursday called for the need to ensure that relations between Africa and China develop, with focus on the sectors of investments in the agricultural, industrial and transformation of final good…

A Political Crisis in Senegal

Over the decades, Senegal has earned a reputation as a reliably stable democracy in West Africa. But recent events have put that reputation to test. Over the last month, Senegal has been rocked by widespread protests against the government of President…

Why Nigeria must succeed on its democratic journey

Since return to democratic government in 1999, Nigeria has continued to witness successfully transition of power from one administration to another. From former President Olusegun Obasanjo (1999-2007) to his successor, Umaru Musa Yar’adua (2007-2010),…

President Tinubu departs France to London on private visit

President Bola Tinubu has moved to London after concluding the two-day summit in France on Friday.A statement by Mr Dele Alake, Special Adviser to the President on Special Duties, Communications & Strategy, said Tinubu would be in London on a private …

APP announces suspension of secretary general

The leadership of the All People’s Party (APP) announced the suspension of its Secretary General, Vincent Kanyetu, here on Thursday.The party’s national chairperson, Linus Muchila, who made the announcement in a media release issued on Thursday, said K…