"Nigerian presidential candidate Peter Obi, whose campaign attracted young people and urban voters fed up with corrupt politics, won most votes in the commercial hub of Lagos state, where Africa's biggest city is located. He was most popular with the youth, but especially urban, relatively educated voters with access to smartphones and social media" Peter Obi's Labour Party … [Read more...] about Peter Obi wins in Lagos state
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African Union criticises Tunisia over ‘racialised hate speech’ against migrants
By Reuters The African Union (AU) has criticised Tunisia and urged it to avoid "racialised hate speech" after President Kais Saied ordered the expulsion of undocumented migrants and said immigration was a plot aimed at changing his country's demographic make-up . Tunisia's Foreign Ministry said on Saturday it was surprised by the AU statement issued late on Friday, and … [Read more...] about African Union criticises Tunisia over ‘racialised hate speech’ against migrants
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ELECTION DAY IN NIGERIA: VOTE FOR YOUR FREEDOM
"Nigerians vote on Saturday for a successor to President Muhammadu Buhari in a tightly fought race, with three frontrunners for the first time in the country's modern history. Nearly 90 million people are eligible to vote in the election, which is taking place as Africa's most populous democracy grapples with a multi-front security crisis, a sluggish economy and widening … [Read more...] about ELECTION DAY IN NIGERIA: VOTE FOR YOUR FREEDOM
