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President Tinubu removes Finance Minister, picks ex-tax reform chief to lead economy

Tinubu appoints Taiwo Oyedele as Finance Minister as Nigeria faces rising debt, IMF scrutiny, and pressure to deliver results from tough economic reforms.

Iran says Strait of Hormuz cannot be opened due to ceasefire breaches

Iran says Strait of Hormuz cannot reopen amid US blockade and Israeli tensions, as ship seizures and stalled talks deepen global shipping concerns.

6 charged with treason over Nigeria Indece Day coup plot

Six people, including a retired general, face treason charges in Nigeria over an alleged coup plot to overthrow President Bola Tinubu

DR Congo accepts first set of deportees from the US

Fifteen deportees from the US arrive in DR Congo under a temporary arrangement, highlighting Washington’s expanding third-country migration policy and ongoing diplomatic engagement in Africa

Dangote Refinery makes Nigeria a net petrol exporter for the first time

Nigeria becomes a net exporter of refined fuel for the first time as Aliko Dangote’s refinery boosts petrol output, cuts imports, and reshapes Africa’s energy landscape

Migrants making false domestic abuse claims to stay in UK, BBC investigation finds

A BBC investigation reveals alleged abuse of the UK’s domestic abuse immigration concession, with migrants accused of making false claims to fast-track residency amid concerns over weak Home Office checks

South African opposition figure Malema sentenced to five years in prison

EFF leader Julius Malema is sentenced to five years in prison for illegal firearm possession and public discharge, with plans to appeal the ruling