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Chad’s detained opposition leader ends hunger strike
African Insider
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July 1, 2025
N’Djamena – Chad opposition leader and former prime minister Succès Masra, who has been in custody for more than a month, has ended his nearly week-long hunger strike, his lawyers said Monday. “President Masra, physically weakened but morally...
Africa’s trade stunted by poor market intelligence – Afreximbank
Punch
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June 30, 2025
The African Export-Import Bank has warned that Africa’s failure to trade effectively within itself stems largely from poor market intelligence, weak connectivity, and the absence of structured trade platforms. The Executive Vice President,...
I visited all 54 countries in Africa my least favourite is so dusty you can't even breathe
Daily Express
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July 6, 2025
A travel vlogger who has had the pleasure of visiting all 197 countries, including all 54 of those in Africa, has ranked his favourite places on the continent – including his least favourite. Drew Binsky, a YouTube star, has documented every step...
Nigerians pay $180 taxes per international flight – Report
Punch
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July 5, 2025
Air passengers flying out of Nigeria are paying one of the highest amounts in taxes and charges across Africa, with an average cost of $180 per international departure, nearly three times the continental average of $68, according to a new report...
Sudan Nashra: Burhan turns down meeting with Kenyan president, holds indirect Egypt-mediated talks with Haftar | RSF rejects Fasher humanitarian truce | Hemedti named Tasees chair | Kamel Idris appoints 3 new ministers
Mada Masr
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July 5, 2025
Over the past week, Transitional Sovereignty Council (TSC) Chair and Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) Commander-in-Chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan made two international visits — first to Seville, Spain, then to Alamein, Egypt. Burhan arrived in Seville...
Eric Adams, Andrew Cuomo both in Hamptons over July Fourth weekend at same hotspot as mayor fundraises and Cuomo ‘mulls’ run
Page Six
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July 5, 2025
Eric Adams and Andrew Cuomo were both in the Hamptons over the weekend — at the same area hotspot. The mayor hit the ritzy East End of Long Island to appear at a Saturday fundraiser at the estate of Hamptons Polo couple Maria and Kenneth Fishel....
Ex-Army chief Yahaya urges overhaul of recruitment, training to bolster military readiness
Daily Post
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July 5, 2025
Former Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya (rtd), has called for a comprehensive and uncompromising reform in recruitment, training, and performance evaluation to strengthen the Nigerian Army’s professionalism and combat effectiveness. He...
Why banditry persists in North-west, by military, locals
Blueprint Newspapers Limited
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July 4, 2025
For over a decade, banditry and kidnapping have ravaged communities across Nigeria, particularly in the North-west, leaving a trail of devastation and agony. In this report, BENJAMIN SAMSON who recently visited communities and military formations...
Africa’s path to economic prosperity: From raw deals to real growth
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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June 30, 2025
Bold policy reforms, strategic infrastructure investment and domestic capital mobilisation can unlock Africa’s economic renaissance. To realise the desired prosperity, HELEN OJI writes on why the time to act is now. From abandoned textile mills in...
UNICEF ED: Children bearing brunt of Sudan war, refugee life in Chad
Radio Tamazuj
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June 24, 2025
UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell on Monday concluded a three-day mission to Chad, warning of the worsening crisis affecting children in the eastern part of the country that has seen the arrival of hundreds of thousands of refugees from...
In Chad, UNICEF Emergency Aid For Refugee Children Fleeing Sudan War
Forbes
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By Brice Kevin Da After more than two years of civil war in Sudan, the number of Sudanese refugees and Chadian returnees seeking safety in eastern Chad has ballooned to over 975,000, creating a deepening humanitarian crisis. UNICEF is there,...
We’ll Deliver Sustainable Development Across Lake Chad Region – Buni
Leadership
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June 23, 2025
In a renewed demonstration of leadership and regional solidarity, the executive governor of Yobe State and chairman of the Lake Chad Basin Governors’ Forum (LCBGF), Hon. Mai Mala Buni, has led a high-level strategic mission to the headquarters of...
Naval chief commits to securing Lake Chad region against terrorism
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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June 23, 2025
The Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, has pledged to secure the Baga Naval Base and the Lake Chad waters from the activities of Boko Haram and Islamic State West African Province (ISWAP) insurgents that have devastated...
Keep your America, Mr Trump, and we’ll keep our Africa
Al Jazeera
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July 4, 2025
On June 16, The New York Times disclosed that United States President Donald Trump is considering broadening his travel ban list to include as many as 36 additional countries, most of them African – including my country, Zimbabwe. Twelve days...
Naval Chief admits ISWAP/Boko Haram presence in Lake Chad
The Sun Nigeria
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June 22, 2025
Urges troops to hit terrorists’ enclaves By Timothy Olanrewaju, Maiduguri The Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, has confirmed the presence of Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) insurgents around the...
CNS Laud’s Troops Victory against ISWAP in Lake Chad
This Day
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June 22, 2025
The Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla, has commended troops for their bravery in decimating scores of Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters in the Lake Chad region. Recall that last...
JNIM Attacks Across Mali; Biya Faces Challengers in Cameroon: Africa File, July 3, 2025
Critical Threats - Washington D.C.
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To receive the weekly Africa File or tri-weekly Congo War Security Review via email, please subscribe here. Follow CTP on X, LinkedIn, and BlueSky. Contributor: Miles Charles Key Takeaways: Cameroon. Cameroonian President Paul Biya is facing a...
‘One killed’ as gunmen attack ex-sports minister’s residence in Plateau
The Cable
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July 3, 2025
Gunmen have reportedly attacked the residence of Damishi Sango, ex-minister of sports, in Dalwal village, Riyom LGA of Plateau. Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency publication focused on the Lake Chad area, said the assailants killed a female...
Fresh communal violence kills 18 in Chad
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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June 22, 2025
A new bout of intercommunal violence has left 18 people dead, including women and children, in a southwestern region of Chad, according to a new government toll. “A deadly clash occurred on June 19, 2025 in the village of Oregomel, Mayo-Kebbi...
Intrigues, Interstate Rivalry Undermine Actualisation of Single African Air Transport Market
This Day
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July 4, 2025
Chinedu Eze The plan to expand African air travel market is currently being hindered by intrigues and inter-state rivalry by countries that do not want the actualisation of the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM). These countries, it was...