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Economy
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Nigeria: Lagos Showcases Startups, Digital Economy Ambitions At Gitex Nigeria
[Daily Trust] The Lagos State Government has showcased its technology ecosystem, emerging startups and investment opportunities at GITEX Nigeria 2026, using the international technology event to strengthen partnerships…
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Politics
Africa
Nigeria: Nigeria's Shinkafi-Bagudu Appointed As International Cancer Agency President
[Daily Trust] Dr Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu has been appointed as President of the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC).
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Governance
Africa
Africa: Ghana's BRIC's Ambition – Why Governance Will Decide the Outcome
[Ghanaian Times] On October 6, 2026, Ghana announced that it would apply to engage with BRICS following Cabinet approval. Six days later, the Foreign Affairs Minister clarified that…
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Human Rights
Africa
Africa: Apology Without Reparatory Justice Not Enough – Pres Mahama
[Ghanaian Times] Ghana has endorsed calls for structured and good-faith dialogue involving the African Union (AU), the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), the African diaspora and countries involved in the…
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Politics
Africa
Nigeria: INEC Chairman Says Ai Can Strengthen Democracy, Warns Against Election Disinformation
[Vanguard] The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, has said artificial intelligence can improve Nigeria's electoral process, insisting that the technology should not…
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Health
Africa
Nigeria: Jigawa Doctor Elected President of Nigeria's Physiotherapy Society
[Premium Times] Nigeria Society of Physiotherapy elected Dr Usman Ahmed as its new National President, alongside ten other executive officers, during the Society's Annual General Meeting (AGM) in…
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Politics
Africa
Nigeria: 2027 – Obi Promises to Begin Construction of Ibom Deep Seaport If Elected President
[Premium Times] Peter Obi has pledged to begin construction of the long-delayed Ibom Deep Seaport, joining President Bola Tinubu in making a presidential promise to Akwa Ibom over…
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Africa
Nigeria: 2027 Politics Watch – Sunday's Roundup – Atiku Challenges Tinubu On Power As Kwankwaso Tells Him to Stand Down
[Premium Times] Atiku Abubakar challenged the APC's defence of President Tinubu's electricity record and proposed replacing the tariff-band system.
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Africa
Gambia: Man Jailed for Seven Months After Stabbing Brother in Chest
[Foroyaa] A magistrate in The Gambia has sentenced a man to seven months in prison after he admitted that he tried to kill his brother by stabbing him…
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Africa
Gambia: Man Jailed for Seven Months After Stabbing Brother in Chest
[Foroyaa] A magistrate in The Gambia has sentenced a man to seven months in prison after he admitted that he tried to kill his brother by stabbing him…
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Latest News
Africa
Gambia: Man Jailed for Seven Months After Stabbing Brother in Chest
[Foroyaa] A magistrate in The Gambia has sentenced a man to seven months in prison after he admitted that he tried to kill his brother by stabbing him…
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Africa
Nigeria: Gunmen Kill Four in Plateau Community Despite Curfew
[Premium Times] The attackers reportedly stormed the community at about 8 p.m. and opened fire on residents, despite the curfew imposed in parts of the state to contain…