Rights groups say there is an effort to restrict the number of candidates ahead of October's vote.
The United Arab Emirates denies accusations of having links to Sudanese paramilitary group, the RSF.
The United Arab Emirates denies accusations of having links to Sudanese paramilitary group, the RSF.
The United Arab Emirates is accused of having links to a paramilitary group, in Sudan, suspected of genocide.
Intense floods are battering the West African country - so far at least 179 people have died.
Intense floods are battering the West African country - so far at least 179 people have died.
Chidimma Adetshina wins Miss Nigeria after a nationality row forced her out of the Miss South Africa contest.
The football world is paying tribute to Sol Bamba who has passed away aged 39.
These tragedies keep occurring in Nigeria's megacity, and yet no-one is ever held to account.
These tragedies keep occurring in Nigeria's megacity, and yet no-one is ever held to account.