Reuters — The United States has imposed entry restrictions on more Nigerians for undermining the democratic process during the African nation’s 2023 election cycle,
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Nigerians vote in governorship polls as ruling party scrambles to regain lost ground in key states | CNN
Lagos, Nigeria CNN — Nigerians began voting on Saturday in delayed governorship polls, weeks after a controversial and disputed presidential election – amid reports
Nigeria delays governorship elections amid disputed presidential vote | CNN
Abuja, Nigeria CNN — Nigeria’s electoral commission has postponed governorship elections planned for this weekend by another week, citing limited time to reset its
Widespread voting delays hinder tense Nigerian election as millions go to the polls | CNN
Abuja, Nigeria CNN — Widespread delays overshadowed a crucial presidential election in Nigeria Saturday, as millions voted to elect their new leader. The hotly
Many talented young Nigerians are leaving. Halting the exodus will be a task for the next president | CNN
Lagos, Nigeria CNN — “May Nigeria not happen to you,” is a common prayer in Africa’s largest economy and most populous nation. It is
Nigeria opposition senatorial candidate gunned down days before crucial elections | CNN
CNN — A manhunt is underway for the killers of a senatorial candidate for Nigeria’s opposition Labor Party, who was shot and burned in
World’s longest-ruling leader looks set to secure new term after 43 years in power | CNN
CNN — Preliminary election results released by Equatorial Guinea’s government on Monday showed the ruling party winning over 99% of votes counted so far
Nigeria’s Abubakar launches presidential bid to to save country from ‘frightening descent’ into anarchy | CNN
Abuja, Nigeria Reuters — Nigeria’s main opposition leader Atiku Abubakar launched his presidential election campaign on Wednesday calling for a sweeping victory to save
Libya suffered its deadliest fighting in years. Here’s what to know about the crisis | CNN
Libya’s worst fighting for two years suddenly hit the capital, Tripoli, on Saturday. This explains what led to the violence, why it matters, and
This East African nation is known for stability. But drought and rising prices are fueling insecurity | CNN
Nairobi, Kenya CNN — A maelstrom of howling brown dust engulfs travelers through Isiolo. A few weeks earlier, 11 people were reported to have