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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has warned that Nigeria may head into the 2027 general election under a climate of repression, insisting that continued crackdowns on dissent pose a serious threat to the conduct of free and fair polls. Atiku raised the alarm while reacting to the arrest of Abubakar Salim Musa, a young Nigerian, …

Atiku Accuses Tinubu of Weakening Opposition, Vows to Remain in ADC Presidential Race

Amnesty International has accused Ugandan security forces of torture and arbitrary arrests as the country prepares for elections on January 15. President Yoweri Museveni, 81, is seeking to extend his four-decade rule amid rising claims that opposition voices are being suppressed. The rights group says it has documented incidents of security officers beating protesters and …

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