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'Naira abuse': How raining currency on performers can invite jail in Nigeria
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'Naira abuse': How raining currency on performers can invite jail in Nigeria

Nigeria's anti-graft agency EFCC is cracking down on violations construed as abusing the naira, pitting the tradition of showering cultural performers with currency notes against the law.
Nigeria's ex-bank boss Emefiele pleads 'not guilty' to fresh corruption charges
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Nigeria's ex-bank boss Emefiele pleads 'not guilty' to fresh corruption charges

The court reserved judgment until Thursday and remanded Emefiele in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.
Nigeria: Buhari's 'fake signature' allegedly used to get $6.2m from central bank
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Nigeria: Buhari's 'fake signature' allegedly used to get $6.2m from central bank

Testifying in the corruption trial of  ex-governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria Godwin Emefiele, former secretary to the Nigerian government, Boss Mustapha said the money was allegedly withdrawn without the approval of President Buhari.
Emefiele: Wife of Nigeria's former top bank chief declared wanted
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Emefiele: Wife of Nigeria's former top bank chief declared wanted

Margaret Emefiele is wanted by Nigeria’s anti-corruption agency over allegations of money laundering.
Fake American soldier jailed in Nigeria for cyber scam
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Fake American soldier jailed in Nigeria for cyber scam

Nigeria has been battling internet scammers for years with many of them operating internationally.
Nigeria to end night arrests of corruption suspects
Africa

Nigeria to end night arrests of corruption suspects

Nigeria's anti-corruption agency, the EFCC, says it is reviewing its arrests and bail procedures.
Detained former Nigerian anti-graft boss Bawa freed
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Detained former Nigerian anti-graft boss Bawa freed

Abdulrasheed Bawa was arrested by the Nigerian secret police, the DSS, in June as part of investigations into the activities of the anti-corruption agency.
Nigeria to prosecute Chinese nationals for illegal mining
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Nigeria to prosecute Chinese nationals for illegal mining

The Chinese were arrested in the central state of Kwara following what the Nigerian authorities called ''credible intelligence.''
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What is TPLF and why is it important to Ethiopia’s peace process?

What is TPLF and why is it important to Ethiopia’s peace process?

The United Nations estimates that the conflict has affected over 9.7 million people in the country’s northern region
Five migrants die, 28 missing after boat capsizes in Tunisia

Five migrants die, 28 missing after boat capsizes in Tunisia

According to the United Nations, more than 20,000 migrants have died in the Mediterranean since 2014.
Is it time to ban the deadly chemical behind Gambia children deaths?

Is it time to ban the deadly chemical behind Gambia children deaths?

Dozens of children in the west African country have died after taking a few sips of cough syrups, which contained high quantities of poisonous diethylene glycol.
Prejudices are the things best shared between Morocco and Algeria

Prejudices are the things best shared between Morocco and Algeria

Not only do Moroccans and Algerians share the same customs, but they are also pulled down by similar downward trends and by great sociological movements — to such an extent that they differ only in their degree and not in their nature.
Burkina Faso: the reasons for endemic instability

Burkina Faso: the reasons for endemic instability

Two coups in eight months. Ten presidents, 70 percent of whom have come from the military in 62 years of independence. Burkina Faso is struggling with its political stability. How can this problem be explained?
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