Sunday Igboho, advocating for the Yoruba Nation, has reached out to the UK Prime Minister, submitting a petition aimed at seeking support for an independent Yoruba state. The petition represents efforts led by Professor Adebanji Akintoye, with Igboho's previous encounters with Nigerian authorities adding weight to this push for self-determination. The appeal highlights ongoing tensions between Yoruba activists and Nigerian governance.
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Zimbabwe is capitalizing on its leading position as Africa's top lithium producer by introducing incentives to promote mineral processing within its borders. This initiative is part of a larger economic strategy to leverage its abundant lithium reserves for significant gains amid the global shift toward clean energy. The move includes a ban on raw lithium ore exports, with companies mandated to establish processing plants locally to enhance job creation and revenue.
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Shamima Begum, who left the UK as a teenager to join IS, has lost her bid to regain British citizenship. The UK Supreme Court upheld the decision to revoke her citizenship on security grounds. The case has stirred debates about national security, human rights, and the complexities surrounding individuals linked to terrorist organizations.
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In a significant geopolitical move, the EU has lifted sanctions against several subsidiaries of Yevgeny Prigozhin's companies linked to the Libyan conflict. These firms, originally listed for supporting the Libyan National Army, have been delisted as Prigozhin's influence in Africa grows. This decision may impact Prigozhin's business ventures in the region.
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Julian Assange, WikiLeaks founder, has agreed to plead guilty to violating the Espionage Act. The plea deal, which will be finalized on Wednesday, will resolve Assange's legal issues with the U.S. government. He will receive credit for five years spent in a U.K. prison. Assange was indicted in 2019 for releasing classified military information and is set to plead guilty to conspiracy charges connected to Chelsea Manning.
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