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PSG Victory Sparks Chaos Across France as Arrests Near 900

Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League triumph has been overshadowed by widespread unrest across France, with authorities reporting nearly 900 arrests as celebrations descended into violence, reigniting concerns over public order and football-related disturbances. Thousands of PSG supporters poured into the streets after the club’s dramatic win over Arsenal in the Champions League final. While many fans celebrated peacefully, several cities witnessed clashes with police, vandalism, arson, and disruptions to public transport. […]

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Tinubu Vows Action Over Oyo School Abduction, Says ‘No Parent Should Endure This Anguish’

President Bola Tinubu has expressed sympathy with families affected by the abduction of teachers and pupils in Oyo State, assuring Nigerians that efforts are being intensified to secure the victims’ release as concerns over school safety continue to grow. Reacting to the attack, Tinubu said the Federal Government was intensifying efforts to rescue the victims and restore confidence in the safety of schools across the country. He stressed that children […]

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Carney Calls Alberta Independence Push a “Dangerous Bluff” Ahead of Vote

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has described Alberta’s upcoming referendum on whether to pursue separation from Canada as a “dangerous bluff,” warning that the vote could lead to unintended consequences similar to the United Kingdom’s Brexit decision. Speaking to reporters, Carney said the UK’s experience showed how referendums driven by dissatisfaction with central government can produce long-term outcomes that differ from voters’ expectations. He argued that Brexit left Britain “trying […]

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Ousmane Sonko Elected President of Senegal’s National Assembly in Major Political Shift

Senegal’s political landscape has taken another dramatic turn as Ousmane Sonko, the country’s former prime minister and a dominant figure in the ruling political movement, has been elected president of the National Assembly. The vote marks a significant repositioning for Sonko, who has rapidly moved from the executive branch to a powerful legislative leadership role amid ongoing political turbulence in the country. According to reports, Sonko secured the position with […]

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Security Boost in Northeast as AIG Deploys Personnel to Protect Residents in Borno and Yobe

Security operations have been intensified in Nigeria’s northeast as an Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) has deployed additional personnel and operational assets to Borno and Yobe States to strengthen protection for residents amid ongoing security challenges in the region. According to The Guardian Nigeria, the deployment is part of renewed efforts by security authorities to improve safety in communities affected by insurgency and other violent threats that have persisted across […]

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China and Pakistan Deepen Strategic Alliance With New Economic Push

China and Pakistan have reached what both countries described as a “new broad consensus” on strengthening economic and strategic ties, signaling a renewed push for major infrastructure and investment projects under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). The agreement came during Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s visit to Beijing, where he held talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping and other senior officials. In a joint statement, both countries pledged to accelerate […]

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Hunger and Aid Cuts Complicate Congo’s Ebola Response

The Democratic Republic of Congo is battling a worsening Ebola outbreak as aid agencies warn that food insecurity and shrinking humanitarian funding are weakening efforts to contain the virus. The World Food Programme (WFP) says millions of people in eastern Congo are facing severe hunger, making it harder for families to comply with quarantine measures or seek medical care during the outbreak. The crisis is centered in Ituri province, where […]

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Benin Swears In Romuald Wadagni as New President Amid Hopes for Stability and Reform

Former Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni was officially sworn in as Benin’s new president on Sunday, marking the beginning of a new political chapter for the West African nation after nearly a decade under outgoing leader Patrice Talon. The 49-year-old economist took the oath of office during a ceremony held at the Palais des Congrès in Cotonou, attended by regional leaders, diplomats, and senior government officials. Wadagni succeeds Talon, who stepped […]

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Tinubu Secures APC Nomination, Sets Stage for Fierce 2027 Re-Election Battle

Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially secured the presidential nomination of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), paving the way for his bid for a second term in office ahead of the country’s 2027 general election. Tinubu clinched the party’s endorsement during a major APC gathering in Abuja, where delegates overwhelmingly backed the incumbent leader, reinforcing his grip on the ruling party and signaling the start of what analysts […]

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