Category: Politics

Ex-British MP’s 2017 Claim of Buhari’s Death Resurfaces Amid Former Nigerian President’s Passing

14Jul

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News, Nigeria

Ex-British MP’s 2017 Claim of Buhari’s Death Resurfaces Amid Former Nigerian President’s Passing

LAGOS, Nigeria — The official announcement of the death of former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at the age of 82 in a London hospital has reignited discussions about claims made in 2017 by former British Member of Parliament Eric Joyce. In posts on X dated May 19, 2017, Joyce asserted that Buhari, then Nigeria’s sitting president, had died in London, a claim that was widely dismissed at the time as Buhari continued his presidency until 2023. The recent confirmation of Buhari’s death has prompted renewed scrutiny of Joyce’s earlier statements, with a lot of Nigerians pointing to them as evidence of a long-standing cover-up. On May 19, 2017, at 2:08 PM WAT, Joyce posted on X: “Very sad to learn hear of the death of President Buhari, whom I campaigned for. T...

Nigeria’s Former President Muhammadu Buhari is Dead

13Jul

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Nigeria’s Former President Muhammadu Buhari is Dead

LAGOS, Nigeria – July 13, 2025 – Nigeria's former President Muhammadu Buhari, passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at the age of 82 in a London hospital. The announcement was confirmed by his press secretary and Nigeria’s current President, Bola Tinubu, who expressed profound sorrow over the loss of a towering figure in the nation’s history. Buhari, a retired major general, served as Nigeria’s military Head of State from 1983 to 1985 after a coup that ousted President Shehu Shagari. Decades later, he made history as the first opposition candidate to unseat an incumbent president through democratic elections, serving as Nigeria’s democratically elected president from May 29, 2015, to May 29, 2023. See Also: Shettima Attributes Economic Calamity to Buhari, Calls it “Death Sentence” Cr...

7Jul

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Elections, News, Nigeria, Press Statement

ADC’s Rise Exposes Tinubu’s Panic

Sudden Reform Drive Rooted in Fear, Not Leadership The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticized President Bola Tinubu’s administration for what it calls “deliberate incompetence,” claiming that the government’s recent reform efforts stem not from genuine concern or policy vision, but from political anxiety triggered by the ADC’s rising influence and credibility. Responding to a statement by Mr. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Tinubu on Information and Strategy, about plans to address food security and export barriers, the ADC, via its Spokesperson and Interim National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, questioned why it took the formation of a new opposition coalition to prompt action. Abdullahi argued that without the pressure from the coalition’s success...

Burkina Faso’s Ibrahim Traoré: An Emerging Pan-African Icon

13May

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African Development, Burkina Faso, News

Burkina Faso’s Ibrahim Traoré: An Emerging Pan-African Icon

Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso – May 13, 2025 Captain Ibrahim Traoré, Burkina Faso’s 37-year-old military leader, is capturing global attention as a self-styled pan-Africanist, drawing both fervent admiration and sharp criticism as he steers the West African nation through a transformative yet turbulent period. A BBC report published on May 12, 2025, highlights Traoré’s growing international appeal, particularly among African youth, for his bold anti-imperialist stance and economic reforms, even as his regime faces accusations of authoritarianism and struggles with a persistent jihadist insurgency. Traoré, who seized power in a 2022 coup, has positioned himself as a modern-day Thomas Sankara, the revolutionary Burkinabè leader assassinated in 1987. His rhetoric, railing against Western im...

First Set of Afrikaner Refugees Arrives U.S.

12May

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Human Rights, South Africa, United States of America

First Set of Afrikaner Refugees Arrives U.S.

A group of 49 white South Africans, primarily Afrikaners, landed at Washington Dulles International Airport on Monday, marking the first wave of refugees resettled under a controversial U.S. executive order signed by President Donald Trump in February 2025. The order prioritizes refugee status for Afrikaners, citing “government-sponsored race-based discrimination” in South Africa, particularly referencing the country’s Expropriation Act 13 of 2024. The move has sparked intense debate in both nations, with critics calling it politically motivated and supporters arguing it addresses legitimate grievances of a minority group. The Afrikaners, descendants of Dutch and French settlers who arrived in South Africa in the 17th century, boarded a U.S.-funded charter flight from Johannesburg’s O.R...

Africa Weekly News Roundup: May 3–9, 2025

12May

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Africa, African Development, Economy, Security, Violence

Africa Weekly News Roundup: May 3–9, 2025

The past week in Africa was marked by significant developments across political, economic, social, and humanitarian spheres. From escalating conflicts and economic reforms to cultural milestones and environmental challenges, the continent saw a range of events that shaped its trajectory. Below is a detailed roundup of the major news stories from Africa for the week of May 3–9, 2025, organized by key themes. Political Developments Nigeria’s Senate Passes Tax Reform Bills On May 9, Nigeria’s Senate approved tax reform bills aimed at boosting government revenue, a critical step in addressing the country’s fiscal challenges. The reforms focus on improving tax collection efficiency and broadening the tax base to reduce dependency on oil revenues. However, the International Monetary...

M23 Rebels Trigger Humanitarian Crisis Amid Regional Tensions

4Mar

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African Union, Congo, News, Rwanda

M23 Rebels Trigger Humanitarian Crisis Amid Regional Tensions

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is grappling with a deepening crisis as the M23 rebel group intensifies its campaign in the country's mineral-rich east, displacing tens of thousands and exacerbating one of the world's most severe humanitarian emergencies. As of today, over 50,000 people have fled their homes due to forced conscriptions and violent clashes, with the rebels' recent territorial gains reigniting fears of a broader regional conflict. M23's Rapid Advance and Forced Conscriptions The M23, a Tutsi-led militia widely believed to be backed by Rwanda, has made significant strides in eastern DRC since late 2024. The group captured Goma, the bustling capital of North Kivu province, in late January, followed by Bukavu, the South Kivu provincial capital, in mid-February. The...

Guinea-Bissau’s President Threatens to Expel ECOWAS Mission

3Mar

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ECOWAS, Guinea-Bissau, News

Guinea-Bissau’s President Threatens to Expel ECOWAS Mission

Political tensions in Guinea-Bissau reached a boiling point on Monday as President Umaro Sissoco Embalo’s threat to expel a mediation mission from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) dominated headlines across Africa. The dramatic standoff, which saw the ECOWAS team abruptly depart the country over the weekend, has raised fresh concerns about stability in the coup-prone West African nation and the broader region’s unity. The ECOWAS mission, deployed in late February to broker a resolution to an ongoing election dispute, left Bissau in the early hours of March 1 after what the regional bloc described as explicit threats from President Embalo. The delegation had been tasked with facilitating dialogue between the government and opposition parties over the timing of legis...

U.S. Freezes Aid to South Africa Over Land Reform Law

10Feb

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Economy, Human Rights, News, South Africa, United States of America

U.S. Freezes Aid to South Africa Over Land Reform Law

- Trump Offers Refuge to White Farmers U.S. President, Donald Trump, has reignited global debates over race, land rights, and international diplomacy, by signing an executive order on February 7, 2025, halting all foreign aid to South Africa. The decision comes in response to South Africa’s controversial new land reform law, which Trump claims discriminates against the country’s white minority, particularly Afrikaner farmers. The executive order also outlines plans to prioritize the resettlement of Afrikaners in the United States as refugees, a proposal that has drawn both praise and sharp criticism. The land reform law, signed by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa in January 2025, allows the government to expropriate land without compensation in specific cases—such as when the...

Five Years On: What Has become of the AfCFTA?

10Feb

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Africa, Economy, News, Trade

Five Years On: What Has become of the AfCFTA?

The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) was ambitiously launched with the goal of transforming trade across Africa, creating what would be the world's largest free-trade zone by connecting 1.3 billion people and aiming for an additional $450 billion in revenue by 2035. However, five years after its signing in 2019, questions arise about its implementation and overall impact. The Promise of AfCFTA The AfCFTA was designed to dismantle trade barriers, reduce tariffs on 90% of goods by 2034, and foster a single market for goods and services across 55 African countries. It was seen as a pivotal step towards economic integration, promising to elevate intra-African trade, stimulate industrial growth, and enhance economic competitiveness. Early transactions under this framework, suc...