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Chinaza Samuel

Chinaza Samuel focuses on news reporting with a special interest in human rights, environment, politics, and current affairs.

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A Nigerian police officer stands guard outside the Al-Adum Jumaat Mosque a day after an explosion struck the mosque following evening prayers near Gamboru Market in Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria

Pushback in Nigeria over ex-Boko Haram fighter reintegration

Nigerian authorities say reintegrations is key to ending the insurgency — but local communities are skeptical.
PoliticsMay 4, 2026
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu

Can Nigeria's new opposition coalition defeat Tinubu?

Opposition leaders have formed the Africa Democratic Congress to challenge President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections.
PoliticsJuly 3, 2025
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Stories by Chinaza Samuel

Photo showing meth tablets

AfricaLink News: May 21

AfricaLink News: May 21

Three Mexicans arrested in Nigeria meth lab bust +++ Goma tightens northern border after Ebola case confirmed
PoliticsMay 21, 202603:19 min
Lawmakers sitting inside the Parliament Buildings in Kampala, Uganda May 2, 2023

AfricaLink News: May 19

AfricaLink News: May 19

Uganda speaker hit by corruption probe ++ Nigeria: Bandits kill abducted teacher ++ Kenya: Ruto mourns gospel singer
PoliticsMay 19, 202604:26 min
Smoke billows after airstrikes on oil depots on March 8, 2026 in Tehran, Iran

How the Iran war threatens East Africa's economy

How the Iran war threatens East Africa's economy

The escalation of the war in Iran has triggered a rapid spike in global oil prices and major disruptions.
ConflictsMarch 24, 202603:51 min
Gabon's President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema arrives at Beijing Capital International Airport in Beijing

AfricaLink News: February 18

AfricaLink News: February 18

+ Malawi cracks down on public health workers side-jobs + EU renews Zimbabwe arms embargo + Gabon suspends social media
PoliticsFebruary 18, 202603:33 min
A supporter arrives for a Mass for former Zambian President Edgar Lungu, shown in a banner at right, at the Cathedral of Christ the King in Johannesburg, South Africa

AfricaLink News: February 17

AfricaLink News: February 17

New battle over Zambian ex-leader Edgar Lungu's remains +++ Somalia and Tanzania strike border deal +++
PoliticsFebruary 17, 202604:01 min
South Sudan's opposition leader and former vice-president Riek Machar (C) sits in the dock during the third session of his trial at Freedom Hall in Juba

AfricaLink News: February 16

AfricaLink News: February 16

AU summit ends in Addis Ababa + Malawi signs trade deal with Tanzania + Nigerian president calls for Machar's release
PoliticsFebruary 16, 202604:32 min
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