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Amnesty Int’l: Security agents killed 115 within South East in 4 months; Ghanaian Court acquits 21 arrested at LGBTQ event | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Security agents kill 115 in South-East within four months, says Amnesty International No fewer than 115 persons from the South-East have been allegedly killed by security operatives between March and…
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Child Protection in Nigeria is making progress but not fast enough
The Katsina House of assembly in collaboration with Non Governmental Organisation (NGO), Save the Children International, embarked on a translation exercise of the Child Rights Act (2003) on 9th April.…
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Nigeria to receive largest share of AU’s COVID-19 vaccine
…donation to arrive in three weeks Following MTN’s donation of US$25 million towards the African Union’s COVID-19 vaccination programme, the ICT company has said that Nigeria will receive a significant…
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Five organisations supporting COVID-19 vaccination in Africa
The conversation around the pandemic has changed. It used to be about wearing face masks, consistent hand washing and staying at home – if going out can be avoided. With…
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23 notable things we must not forget from the #EndSARS protest
Now 18 days, Nigerians have taken to various parts of the country to protest against police brutality, extortion, extra-judicial killings perpetrated by the now-defunct police unit, Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS),…
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Isn’t it time France stopped pretending it doesn’t treat francophone West Africa like a colony?
Over the last decade, it has become harder and harder for France to project this air of neutrality and progressiveness, especially in its relations with Africa. The European nation is…
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Fresh Abacha loot uncovered in Channel Island, AIT/Raypower shut down by NBC, #BBNaija premieres June 30 – Here’s everything that went down this week
This week was a rollercoaster of buzzy stories, from politics to pop culture and while we routinely reported each of these stories from our YNaija desk, here's a roundup of…
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African Union suspends Sudan over violence against protesters
According to Al Jazeera, the African Union (AU) has suspended Sudan's membership days after the military launched a brutal crackdown on protesters that killed dozens of people. The AU's Peace and Security Department…
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Tutu Leadership Fellows calls for peace amidst unrest in Zimbabwe
Archbishop Desmond Tutu Leadership Fellows of the African Leadership Institute, a diverse group of civic, political and business leaders from 40 African countries, have sued for peace in Zimbabwe amidst growing…
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The Late 5: Saraki, Tambuwal calls for sack of security chiefs, Don says higher degrees has had no impact on national growth and other stories
These are the stories that drove the conversation today: Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki says drastic action has to be taken to end the killings in the country and protect Nigerians,…
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AFRIMA 2018 calendar unveiled as Ghanaian President comes on board
The All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) unveiled its calendar of events for the 5th edition in Ghana on Monday, May 21, 2018. The unveiling was done by the African Union (AU) following a…
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Big Brother China: Spying means China’s candy could be bad for Africa’s teeth
"Do not trust a person who claims to be honest, and never trust exaggerated friendliness." When China built, furnished and donated a new shiny headquarters in Addis Ababa in…
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Head of African Union says body will not accept Zimbabwe coup
The Head of the African Union (AU) Alpha Conde has, on Thursday, gone against a supposed military coup d'etat in Zimbabwe. Antecedent: Robert Mugabe and wife, Grace were placed on house…
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UN Deputy Sec Gen, Amina Mohammed gives details of visit to Osinbajo (VIDEO)
United Nations (UN) Deputy Secretarty General, Amina Mohammed led three officials on a visit to Acting President Yemi Osinbajo. She came from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Mohammed…
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Opinion: Osinbajo’s noble advice to African leaders
by Jide Ojo “The tragic consequences of wars and conflicts in Africa are self-evident. The millions killed and maimed, the millions displaced, children out of school, set us back decades…
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BREAKING: Buhari holds phone conversation with King Mohammed VI of Morocco
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday held a phone conversation with King Mohammed VI of Morocco, a statement by the Royal Office has said. According to the statement, the King enquired…
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Xenophobia: FG asks AU, South African govt to protect Nigerians
The Federal Government on Monday called on the African Union and the South African government to protect Nigerian citizens in South Africa. Senior Special Assistant on Foreign Affairs and Diaspora…
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Analysis: On the AU Commission elections, Nigeria messed up
by Mark Amaza The recent elections of the African Union Commission have come and gone, and a new chairperson of the commission has been elected: Chad’s Moussa Mahamat replaces South…
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Timeline: Yahya Jammeh, the disaster waiting to happen
Since losing his re-election bid on December 1, 2016, President of Gambia, Yayha Jammeh has been in the news daily. Jammeh who has ruled the tiny West African since 1994 was…
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AU presidential election ends in stalemate
The African Union has been unable to elect a new head after a meeting by African leaders in Kigali, on Monday. According to an official, the union will try again…
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‘Nigeria will fulfill its financial obligation’ – Buhari tells AU
President Buhari has promised to fulfill the country's financial obligation to the African Union. He made the disclosure while receiving the AU Envoy on the Peace Fund, Dr. Donald Kaberuka.…
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The US says it has spent almost $500 million in fighting Boko Haram
by Chi Ibe The United States government says it has spent almost $500 million on fighting the Boko Haram insurgency since 2009. This was said by the US Charge d’Affaires…
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African nations pledge 8,700 troops to fight Boko Haram
by Ranti Joseph African nations pulling together a regional force to fight Nigeria’s Boko Haram militants on Saturday pledged 8 ,700 soldiers, policemen and civilians, an increase from earlier estimates…
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At 90, Robert Mugabe becomes the new Chairman of the African Union
by Kolapo Olapoju President of Zimbabwe, Robert Mugabe, has replaced Mauritania's President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz, as the Chairman of the African Union. 90-year-old Mugabe, on Friday, January 30, was…
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We don’t need UN, AU help to fight Boko Haram – Dasuki tells BBC
by James Sambo During an interview with the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) on Friday, January 23, National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki, said Nigeria does not need the help of the…
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“Goodluck is quick to speak on Paris but says nothing about his own” – This South African politician is upset with GEJ
by Kolapo Olapoju Julius Sello Malema, leader of South African political party, Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), is displeased with President Goodluck Jonathan. Malema took to Twitter to say that while Jonathan…
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I can’t do it on my own: GEJ wants African leaders to do more about terrorism
by Laila Ibrahim President Goodluck Jonathan has called on African leaders to take "action- oriented approach" against the activities of terrorists and stop the incessant massacre of innocent citizens across…
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Jonathan supports ‘Africa Stand-By force’ for peace keeping
by Oke Efagene On Saturday, President Goodluck Jonathan disclosed in Paris that the federal government would throw its weight behind the formation of Africa Stand-by Force. The initiative was created…
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Opinion: African Union Summit – Justice, not only for the plaintiff
by Adeola Austin Oyinlade The administration of criminal justice at local and international law provides for the doctrine of natural justice where the ‘accused’ will have his day in court…
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Tony O. Elumelu hosts African Young Person of the Year honourees today to exclusive Reception and Mentorship Session today
Mr. Tony O. Elumelu, Chairman Heirs Holdings One of Africa's most influential entrepreneurs, Tony O. Elumelu, CON, will be hosting the 10 honourees for the African Young Person of the…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy