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Nigeria court dismisses bid to challenge election results, upholding Bola Tinubu’s victory

A Nigerian appeals court Wednesday (6 September) dismissed a petition by the opposition Labor Party challenging the legitimacy of President Bola Tinubu’s victory in the February election. The court’s judges dismissed claims made by the opposition leader, Peter Obi, who alleged voter fraud, argued that the electoral authority broke the law, and that Tinubu was […]

France begins pulling out its troops from Niger after junta’s order

France has begun pulling out its troops from Niger after being ordered out of the West African nation by the military junta that ousted the pro-Paris president in a July coup, the military said Tuesday (10 October). “The first troops have left,” the spokesman of the French chief of staff said, confirming an earlier announcement […]

Libya signs oil exploration deal to boost production in Ghadames Basin

Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC), in partnership with the Libyan Investment Authority (LIA), has signed an Exploration and Production Sharing Agreement (EPSA) with UCC Holding for Area 47 in the Ghadames Basin. NOC Chairman Masoud Suleiman said the agreement is part of efforts to attract investment, expand exploration activities and increase oil and gas production […]