The Venezuelan opposition on Friday dissolved the “interim government” led by Juan Guaido, once the popular and internationally recognized face of the drive to oust leftist leader Nicolas Maduro. The vote came in the opposition-controlled National Assembly, a body elected…
Venezuela crisis talks in Oslo break up without agreement (BBC)
Talks between government and opposition representatives aimed at resolving Venezuela’s political crisis have ended without agreement. The talks in Norway were the first between the two sides since National Assembly Speaker Juan Guaidó declared himself interim leader in January, arguing…
Venezuela crisis: Juan Guaidó’s deputy arrested in Caracas (BBC)
The deputy of Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó has been detained by the country’s intelligence services. Edgar Zambrano, vice-president of the National Assembly, refused to leave his car when approached, and as a result he and his car were towed…
*Afenifere hails Ambode for integrating Lagos into Oodua (Independent)* In Nigeria, being a young woman “is a crime” – beautician (Vanguard)
Afenifere hails Ambode for integrating Lagos into Oodua (Independent) Afenifere, pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation has hailed Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State for the admission of Lagos State into the Oodua Investment Group. Speaking with Daily Independent, Yinka Odumakin, the party’s…
One dead, at least 27 hurt in Venezuela May Day clashes (ENCA)
A woman was shot dead and more than two dozen people were injured during May Day clashes between opposition supporters and Venezuela’s armed forces in Caracas on Wednesday, with opposition leader Juan Guaido attempting to rally demonstrators against President Nicolas…
