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Campaign Chaos: Violent Disruptions Plague Edo State APC Governorship Candidate’s Trail Again

Benin City, Nigeria – Tensions have escalated in the political landscape of Edo State as Senator Monday Okpebholo, the gubernatorial candidate for the All Progressives Congress (APC), faced yet another episode of violence during his campaign trail. Recent disruptions marked by attacks on his convoy have raised serious concerns about the security of both political candidates and their supporters ahead of the upcoming governorship elections, scheduled for September 21. According to statements from Okpebholo’s campaign …

Attack on Vadakara NDA Candidate’s Vehicle Escalates Political Tensions

Kerala, India – Unrest broke out in Vadakara, Kerala, following a violent incident involving the vehicle of NDA candidate Praphul Krishnan. The incident has sparked political tensions in the region as the political climate heats up ahead of the upcoming elections. Supporters of DYFI, a local political organization, were allegedly responsible for the attack on Krishnan’s vehicle, leading to outrage and concerns about escalating violence in the area. The attack on Krishnan’s vehicle is seen …

Journalist Stabbed in Senegal Prompts Outcry from President and Candidates

DAKAR, Senegal – President Macky Sall of Senegal strongly condemned the violent knife attack on well-known female journalist Maimouna Ndour Faye, who serves as a director for a private television station. Faye was assaulted and stabbed multiple times near her residence in the early hours of Friday by an unidentified assailant, as reported by the channel she works for, 7TV television channel. Despite the seriousness of the attack, Faye is currently in stable condition following …