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Africa

Boko Haram attack kills 40 soldiers in Chad, near Nigerian border

An attack by Boko Haram overnight has claimed the lives of approximately 40 Chadian soldiers near the border with Nigeria, according to reports from...

How security forces prey on travellers between Nigeria, Ghana – Part II

In the first part of this report, we exposed the excessive number of checkpoints along one of West Africa's busiest highways, which connects Nigeria,...

How security forces prey on travellers between Lagos and Accra

In the heart of West Africa, a long stretch of road connecting Lagos, Cotonou, Lome, and Accra conceals a dark secret —a corridor plagued...

Nigeria’s gold smuggling triples official production, study finds

Gold smuggled out of Nigeria is three times the country’s official recorded production, according to a recent study. The study by SwissAid, a Swiss development...

Africa’s economy projected to grow 4.2% in 2025, surpassing global average

Africa's economy is projected to grow at 3.8% in 2024 and 4.2% in 2025 despite challenges, outpacing the global average of 2.9% and 3.2%,...

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