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Police Disperse Protest Demanding Nnamdi Kanu’s Release

Security forces in Nigeria clashed with demonstrators in the capital, Abuja, on Monday, as police fired tear gas to disperse crowds demanding the release of detained separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu. The protest, organized under the banner #ReleaseNnamdiKanuNow, had been planned to start
October 20, 2025

Joseph Boakai sworn in as Liberian president

There was celebration in Liberia’s capital, Monrovia, as Joseph Boakai was sworn in as the country’s new president after narrowly defeating incumbent George Weah in November’s run-off vote. “Elections are over, partisanship must give way to the forward march of Liberia,” Boakai
January 23, 2024

Congolese President Tshisekedi sworn in for second term

Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi was sworn in for a second five-year term on Saturday after a landslide victory his opponents have refused to recognise. Authorities have acknowledged there were issues but dismissed allegations the vote was stolen. Tshisekedi took
January 22, 2024

Blinken begins Africa Trip

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is set to meet Monday with Cape Verde Prime Minister Ulisses Correia e Silva, as the top U.S. diplomat begins a four-nation tour in Africa. Blinken’s itinerary also includes a visit to Porto da Praia, which
January 22, 2024