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France and Algeria have restored ties after months of tension over France’s support for Morocco’s Western Sahara plan. Meanwhile, Algeria banned Mali flights after shooting down a drone. Could Algeria’s renewed friendship with France worsen its relations with Sahel neighbours?

At least 52 people were killed in recent attacks on six villages in Nigeria's Plateau State. In Kebbi State, 16 vigilantes were killed by terrorists. In Borno State, Governor Zulum raised concerns over a surge in Boko Haram attacks. Can Nigeria effectively contain the growing insecurity across multiple regions?

Finally, the Edo Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has dismissed the PDP’s challenge against the APC’s victory in the September 2024 election, ruling that the PDP failed to prove claims of over-voting and legal violations. Do the repeated dismissals of petitions signal stronger confidence in the electoral process or highlight challenges in proving election irregularities?