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World Politics & Diplomacy 28 Oct 2026, 05:00 PM IST

Algeria Approves First Foreign Troop Deployment Since 1973, Sending Forces to Niger

Algeria has approved the deployment of army units to Niger, marking its first foreign military mission in more than five decades and a significant shift in its traditionally non-interventionist posture. The move is aimed at protecting energy and economic interests in Niger, where Algeria has strategic stakes amid a volatile regional security environment.

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World Politics & Diplomacy28 Oct 2026, 02:00 PM IST

Controversial Nigerian Cleric Yahaya Masussuka Shot Dead in Northern Nigeria

Yahaya Masussuka, a controversial Islamic cleric known for posting videos that rejected some elements of mainstream Islam, has been shot dead in northern Nigeria, according to local reports. The killing underscores the volatile intersection of religion, public dissent and insecurity in a region where clerics can become lightning rods for theological and social conflict.

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World Politics & Diplomacy25 Oct 2026, 05:00 PM IST

Unclear Origin of Nigeria Ebola Case Raises Fears of Wider Regional Spread

Health authorities are investigating how a confirmed Ebola infection in Nigeria was acquired, after reports suggested the patient may have contracted the virus in Uganda. The uncertainty has intensified concern that the outbreak may be moving across borders in ways that are harder to trace and contain. The episode comes as officials in multiple African countries and global health agencies work to determine whether separate cases are linked, underscoring the challenge of tracking transmission in a fast-moving and geographically dispersed outbreak.

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World Politics & DiplomacyJust now (03:35 PM IST)

Ruto Cites Dangote’s ‘Reckless’ Gamble as Kenya Pushes for Mega-Refinery in Lamu

Kenyan President William Ruto has held up Aliko Dangote’s refinery project as proof that bold industrial bets can reshape a country’s economic future, even when they appear reckless at the outset. The remarks come as Kenya seeks to advance a major oil-refining project in Lamu, a plan that has already drawn scrutiny over land, environmental, and financing concerns.

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World Politics & DiplomacyJust now (02:11 PM IST)

Dangote Launches Kenya Refinery Amid Land Protests, Betting on Africa’s Industrial Future

Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has launched a refinery project in Kenya despite protests over land use, underscoring the tensions that often accompany large-scale industrial development. The project is part of Dangote’s wider push to expand across the continent and support Africa’s industrialisation ambitions by 2030.

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World Politics & DiplomacyJust now (10:36 AM IST)

Dangote Moves to Launch Kenya Refinery as Lamu Land Protest Tests Project

Aliko Dangote is preparing to launch a major oil refinery project in Kenya, a move that would extend his industrial footprint deeper into East Africa and underscore his push for regional fuel self-sufficiency. The plan, however, is facing resistance in Lamu, where land-related protests and a court pause have raised fresh questions about timing, community consent, and the project’s regulatory path.

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Global Health & Biotech10h ago

Fourteen African Nations, Global Partners Pledge More Than $45 Million to Strengthen WHO Funding

Fourteen African countries and a coalition of major partners have pledged more than US$45 million to the World Health Organization's first-ever Investment Round, marking a significant early boost for the agency's push for more predictable and flexible financing. The commitments, announced during the WHO Regional Committee for Africa, underscore growing support for a stronger WHO at a time of mounting global health threats.

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Global Health & Biotech8h ago

WHO Offices Mount Global Rally for Maternal and Newborn Health as Funding Pressures Threaten Care

More than 100 World Health Organization offices around the world marked World Health Day 2025 with a coordinated wave of public advocacy, media campaigns, community events and high-level political engagement focused on maternal and newborn health. The campaign, built around the theme "Healthier beginnings, hopeful futures," comes as critical services for mothers and babies face growing strain from funding challenges across the global health sector.

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