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Egypt moves closer to nuclear power as El Dabaa project offers lessons for Nigeria’s energy ambitions

Egypt is moving closer to becoming a nuclear power nation as construction work on the El Dabaa nuclear project continues to gather pace. The project is Egypt’s first nuclear power plant and is being built at El Dabaa in Matrouh Governorate, about 320 kilometres northwest of Cairo.world-nuclear+1 The plant will have four VVER-1200 reactors and is expected to generate about 4,800 megawatts of electricity, enough to supply a significant share of the country’s power needs.wikipedia+2 Officials say the first reactor is expected to begin commercial operation around 2028, while the remaining units should come on stream by 2029 or 2030.wikipedia+2 The El Dabaa project has also become a reference point for other African countries, including Nigeria, as they search for reliable ways to close their power deficit and strengthen energy security.undp+2 For Nigeria, the project highlights the importance of long-term […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA July 22, 2026

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Nigeria, Ghana slam South Africa’s xenophobic, Afrophobic violence

Nigeria and Ghana have condemned the recent xenophobic and Afrophobic violence targeting African migrants in South Africa, describing the attacks as a threat to continental unity and integration. The position was reached during a bilateral meeting between Nigeria’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye, and Ghana’s Foreign Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, on the sidelines of the ECOWAS Mid-Year Summit in Freetown, Sierra Leone. Both countries said such violence runs against the ideals of Pan-Africanism and undermines the free movement of people across Africa. They called for urgent and coordinated regional and continental action to address the root causes of the violence, protect migrants and promote peaceful coexistence. Nigeria and Ghana also agreed to work with other African countries to place Afrophobia on the agenda of the next African Union summit and strengthen monitoring, early warning and preventive […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA July 19, 2026

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Nigeria, Morocco agree deal on agricultural intelligence, food security

Nigeria and Morocco have agreed to deepen cooperation on agricultural intelligence and food security through a new technology driven partnership. A high level Nigerian delegation has been sent to Morocco to finalise the arrangement, which will support the development of Nigeria’s first National Agro-Productivity System. The initiative is designed to provide real time data on crop location, land availability, yield projections and food security threats across the country. According to officials, the shared geospatial platform will help federal, state and local governments make better decisions on crop planning, agribusiness investment and early warning for food supply risks. The partnership is expected to be formalised with the signing of a memorandum of understanding between Nigeria’s PFSCU, OCP Africa and Ground Truth Analytics. Phase one of the project will begin with a six month pilot in three states before wider rollout.

Abdulmumini Auwal SA July 17, 2026

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UK man wanted for triple murder arrested in South Africa

A British man wanted in the United Kingdom for the murder of his wife and two daughters has been arrested in South Africa.punchng+1 The suspect, identified as Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma, was picked up in Kensington, Johannesburg, following a joint operation by the South African Police Service, Interpol and other specialised units.ewn+1 Tshuma, a UK citizen of Zimbabwean origin, is accused of killing his wife, 42-year-old Nothabo Zandile Tshuma, and their daughters, Natalie, 15, and Nala, 5, at their home near Bedford, England.punchng+1 Their bodies were discovered after police forced entry into the house when neighbours raised concerns that the family had not been seen for several days.punchng The Crown Prosecution Service in the UK has authorised three counts of murder against Tshuma and confirmed that he will be prosecuted over the deaths of his family members.punchng South African authorities said […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA July 13, 2026

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Xenophobia Uganda repatriates 1102 citizens from South Africa

Uganda has repatriated more than 1100 of its citizens from South Africa as part of an emergency evacuation prompted by rising xenophobic violence and anti migrant protests. The operation began with a first group of 273 Ugandans who arrived at Entebbe International Airport on a chartered Uganda Airlines flight from O R Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg. Subsequent flights have brought in additional groups as the government works through a list of nationals who registered for voluntary return. According to Uganda’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Uganda High Commission in Pretoria the repatriation was ordered by President Yoweri Museveni to safeguard the lives and welfare of Ugandans living in South Africa. Officials said the government is covering the full cost of the evacuation including flights and immediate reception support on arrival. The exercise is being coordinated by the Ministry […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA July 10, 2026

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Army chief warns instability in Lake Chad and Sahel is worsening Nigeria’s insecurity

Nigeria’s army chief has warned that instability in the Lake Chad Basin and the wider Sahel is worsening the country’s security challenges. He said the region’s crisis is helping armed groups, smugglers, and other criminal networks move across borders more easily. According to him, the spillover from conflicts in neighbouring countries continues to put pressure on Nigeria’s military operations. He stressed that the army is not only protecting Nigeria but also helping to prevent wider insecurity across West Africa. The army chief called for stronger regional cooperation and more support to address the growing threats.

Abdulmumini Auwal SA July 5, 2026

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South Africa rejects Nigeria’s compensation demand over xenophobic attacks

South Africa has rejected Nigeria’s demand for compensation for citizens who fled the country and abandoned businesses and properties after recent xenophobic attacks.facebook+3 Pretoria said it would not pay for abandoned assets, insisting that many of the affected Nigerians were undocumented migrants and that the government cannot accept liability for losses linked to illegal stay.thenicheng+2 South African officials also challenged Nigeria to show evidence of alleged “drug dens” and criminal hideouts run by Nigerians, arguing that the narrative about targeted law abiding citizens is not accurate.sundiatapost+2 Nigeria had earlier said it would compile a list of affected businesses and properties and seek compensation through diplomatic channels after evacuating several batches of its citizens.bbc+1youtube With the new response from Pretoria, tensions between the two countries remain high as both governments continue to exchange statements over the treatment of foreign nationals and […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA July 4, 2026

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Another batch of Nigerians evacuated from South Africa arrives in Lagos

Another batch of Nigerians evacuated from South Africa has arrived in Lagos as the Federal Government continues its repatriation exercise. The returnees landed at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport on Tuesday. Their arrival is part of the ongoing effort to bring back Nigerians who signed up for evacuation following reports of xenophobic attacks and rising tension in South Africa. The evacuation is being coordinated by the Federal Government with support from relevant agencies and partners. More Nigerians are expected to arrive in the coming days as the exercise continues.

Abdulmumini Auwal SA July 3, 2026

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Sudan cholera outbreak kills 120 as WHO warns

The World Health Organization has warned that a cholera outbreak in Sudan has killed 120 people. The outbreak is affecting West Kordofan state, where health officials have reported 838 suspected cases and seven confirmed cases so far. WHO said the situation is getting worse because the conflict in Sudan has disrupted health services and forced many people to leave their homes. The agency added that insecurity and limited access are slowing the delivery of medical supplies and the work of response teams. WHO said it is working with partners to expand treatment centres, set up oral rehydration points, distribute cholera kits, and support hygiene and health education in affected communities.

Abdulmumini Auwal SA July 1, 2026

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Xenophobia: Nigerian embassy packed, 269 return as S’Africa protests rise

The Nigerian embassy in South Africa has been overwhelmed as more citizens seek assistance to leave the country amid rising xenophobic tensions and anti-immigrant protests. According to officials, hundreds of Nigerians have recently approached the embassy and consular offices for documentation, counselling and evacuation support.facebook+1 Amid the growing unrest, Nigeria has received a fresh batch of 269 citizens returning from South Africa through a government-backed voluntary repatriation programme. The returnees arrived aboard an Air Peace flight that landed at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos, where they were received by officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.saharareporters+1 Authorities said the latest arrivals are part of ongoing efforts to bring home Nigerians who feel unsafe as protests and anti-foreigner sentiments escalate in parts of South Africa. The government noted that this evacuation adds to previous batches already airlifted back to […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA July 1, 2026

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