Kogi PDP ward exco suspends Dino Melaye over ‘anti-party activities’ and more
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Niger marks 60 years of independence from France
Niger is celebrating 60 years of independence from France. It's one of eight Francophone African countries to mark its sovereignty this month. We take a look back at Niger's journey to statehood.…
Hong Kong police arrest 4 activists under new security law
The young activists were detained on suspicion of being involved in a pro-independence group. The arrests are the first to target public figures since the controversial new law came into effect last…
Africa’s independence: what will the next 60 years bring?
A wave of independence swept across Africa sixty years ago. This week it’s been the turn of Somalia and the Democratic Republic of Congo to mark their independence. But amid the celebrations…
King Leopold’s legacy: The lingering chaos in DR Congo
60 years after independence, traces of the system of exploitation and violence that Leopold II and colonial-era Belgium created still remain in DR Congo. The propensity for violence is inherited, experts say.…
Nigeria @59: Citizens concerned about unity of Nigeria
As Nigeria prepares to celebrate its 59th Independence, Political gladiators have been asked to focus on developing a Nigerian dream that will be upheld by the young generation, rather than dividing the…
South Sudan’s independent media under pressure
Eight years after independence, South Sudan still struggles to address media challenges. Independent journalists continue to fear for their freedom. Many choose to abandon either the country or their profession.…
Majority of people in Catalonia don’t want independence, says Elcano Royal institute
Miguel Otero-Iglesias, senior analyst at Elcano Royal Institute, discusses Spain’s upcoming election and the key issues facing voters. H…
Inequality key issue in New Caledonia independence
Calls for independence go back decades and lie rooted in the deep inequality that continues to exist between the native Kanak people and the Europeans.…
Video: Kosovo’s growing pains
Kosovo is Europe’s youngest nation. Last month, it celebrated the tenth anniversary of its independence.…
Ambassador Osakwe laments poor record-keeping in Nigeria since independence
Ambassador Osakwe laments poor record-keeping in Nigeria since independence.…