Women’s Africa Cup of Nations opens Sunday in Morocco
What’s at stake: the four semifinalists will qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil.
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#Nigeria
Nigeria frees 44 abducted pupils and teachers in Oyo raid
What's new: Eight suspects were arrested, and authorities said one kidnapped teacher was killed during the two-month ordeal.
Pew survey: Global trust in Trump falls as U.S. image turns negative
Only 23 percent in 36 countries trust Trump on world affairs, and Indonesia is among nations with sharp drops in opinion.
Antara News, Republika
Indonesia continues importing 150 million barrels of Russian oil through 2026
The government is also pursuing supplies from Nigeria, Angola and the United States to protect stocks as the Middle East remains unstable.
Antara News, Republika +2
UK jury clears ex-Nigeria oil minister on 6 bribery counts
Why it matters: The verdict ends a more than decade-long British corruption case against one of Nigeria’s best-known former officials.
BBC News (World), The Straits Times
Nigerian forces free 360 hostages from Boko Haram hideout
What's new: Two infants died after the rescue, and one local group disputed the army's account, saying 416 captives were released through mediation.
BBC News (World), PBS NewsHour +1