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Nigeria's Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, confirmed that suspects involved in an alleged coup plot against President Bola Tinubu's government are currently facing trial.
Why it matters
This story is crucial for Africa as it highlights ongoing political stability challenges in Nigeria, a key regional power. The confirmation of a real coup plot and subsequent trials underscores the fragility of democratic institutions and the persistent threat of military intervention in some African nations.
Amid renewed Middle East hostilities and increased US pressure on Iran's trading partners, Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Egypt aims to solidify economic ties and coordinate diplomatic strategies with President al-Sissi. The talks will address the global economic and diplomatic fallout from the regional conflict and American sanctions, as both Beijing and Cairo navigate compl…
President Hakainde Hichilema secured a second term with 60% of the vote, a victory he attributes to stabilizing Zambia's economy. However, the election was marred by allegations of tampering from runner-up Brian Mundubile, whose legal challenge was blocked, and who was subsequently detained on treason charges following a security raid.
Despite a landmark agreement signed in Tripoli, Libya faces significant hurdles in achieving a unified government due to deep mistrust, shifting alliances, and entrenched armed factions. The UN-mediated deal seeks to resolve long-standing disputes that have plagued the country since Muammar Gaddafi's overthrow in 2011, with international powers like the US and Turkiye intensifying dip…
In the Democratic Republic of Congo, the mining landscape is shifting as copper gains prominence over cobalt. Global demand for copper, coupled with higher prices and export limitations on cobalt, is prompting large mining groups to reorient their strategies towards the red metal, impacting the country's economy and global critical mineral supply.
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At least five people, including a child, were killed and several injured in an artillery attack by the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-North (SPLM-N) in Sudan's South Kordofan province.
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