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Talon elected as Benin’s first Senate president

Former Beninese president Patrice Talon has been elected as the inaugural president of Benin’s newly created Senate, returning to a frontline political role months after stepping down from the presidency. As Africanews reported, his elevation to head the upper chamber underscores the influence he continues to wield over the country’s institutional direction following the recent […]

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Atiku Defends Role Blocking Obasanjo’s Third-Term Bid, Cites Post-Prison Support

Atiku Abubakar, who served as Nigeria’s vice president from 1999 to 2007, has defended his role in blocking former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s controversial bid for a third term in office, saying he harbours no regret over the decision. According to Sahara Reporters, the former vice president also asserted that he personally supported Obasanjo — including

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Tanzania’s Samia Suluhu Hassan Outlines Next Phase of Constitutional Review

Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has announced the establishment of a reconciliation commission to guide the next phase of the country’s long-running constitutional review process, according to reporting by AllAfrica that drew on the Daily News newspaper. Speaking at an event reported from Dar es Salaam, the president reaffirmed her administration’s commitment to political dialogue

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