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Five Teenagers Face Trial in Sweden Over Alleged Plot to Kill Iranian Dissident 0
- FOREIGN
- April 8, 2026
Five minors are standing trial in Sweden over an alleged attempt to assassinate Iranian dissident Arvin Khoshnood in a case linked to organised crime networks. The teenagers, aged between 15 and 17, are being tried behind closed doors, with three facing attempted murder charges and the others accused of complicity. Prosecutors say the plot involved
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CAF President Visits Dakar Amid AFCON Title Controversy 0
- SPORTS
- April 8, 2026
The president of Confederation of African Football, Patrice Motsepe, has arrived in Dakar as tensions continue over the controversial reversal of the AFCON 2025 final result. His visit follows CAF’s decision to strip Senegal of their 1-0 victory and instead award the title to Morocco, citing disciplinary regulations after Senegal’s team walked off during the
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Atiku, Obi, Amaechi, Kwankwaso Lead ‘Save Democracy’ Protest in Abuja 0
- POLITICS
- April 8, 2026
Top opposition figures, including Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, Rotimi Amaechi, Rabiu Kwankwaso, Rauf Aregbesola, and David Mark, on Wednesday led a “Save Nigeria Democracy” protest to the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission in Abuja. The protest, organised by members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), drew hundreds of supporters who marched from Maitama
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World Bank Cuts Africa Growth Outlook, Urges Policy Reforms 0
- NEWS
- April 8, 2026
The World Bank has warned that Sub-Saharan Africa’s economic recovery is slowing, with rising risks threatening growth across the region. In its latest Africa Economic Update, the bank said it has reduced its 2026 growth forecast by 0.3 percentage points compared to its October 2025 projection. However, growth is still expected to remain at 4.1
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