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Al Arabiya
15-07-2025
- Politics
- Al Arabiya
Former Nigerian president Buhari is buried as thousands pay respects
Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari was buried Tuesday in his northern hometown as thousands of people lined the streets to say goodbye. Buhari died aged 82 on Sunday in London after battling an undisclosed illness that kept him out of public life since he handed over power in 2023. Current President Bola Tinubu and several regional leaders attended. Senegal's President Bassirou Faye described Buhari as a leading figure in Nigerian and African political life. Buhari ruled Africa's most populous nation twice as a military dictator and democratic president and was one of the country's most influential figures. His presidency was marked by a prolonged health crisis that led to long medical trips abroad. His legacy includes a widespread clampdown on human rights, isolationist economic policies, and escalating insecurity. He first came to power in a coup in 1983 and was ousted two years later. He then won presidential elections in 2015 and 2019, making him the second-longest Nigerian leader.
Associated Press
15-07-2025
- Politics
- Associated Press
Former Nigerian president Buhari is buried as thousands pay respects
LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari was buried Tuesday in his northern hometown as thousands of people lined the streets to say goodbye. Buhari died aged 82 on Sunday in London after battling an undisclosed illness that kept him out of public life since he handed over power in 2023. Current President Bola Tinubu and several regional leader attended. Senegal's President Bassirou Faye described Buhari as a 'leading figure in Nigerian and and African political life.' Buhari ruled Africa's most populous nation twice as a military dictator and democratic president and was one of the country's most influential figures. His presidency was marked by a prolonged health crisis that led to long medical trips abroad. His legacy includes a widespread clampdown on human rights, isolationist economic policies and escalating insecurity. He first came to power in a coup in 1983 and was ousted two years later. He then won presidential elections in 2015 and 2019, making him the second-longest Nigerian leader.
Egypt Today
21-05-2025
- Politics
- Egypt Today
President Sisi Speaks with Senegalese counterpart Bassirou Faye
CAIRO – 21 May 2015: President Abdel Fattah El Sisi received a phone call from President of Senegal, Bassirou Faye on Wednesday. Spokesman for the Presidency, Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy, said the two Presidents emphasized their keenness on enhancing the momentum in the two countries' relations, primarily in the economic, trade, and investment sectors. This aligns with the close ties the two brotherly peoples share and further strengthens efforts toward continental integration. President Sisi and Senegal's President reviewed regional developments, and reaffirmed their commitment to consultations and coordination on peace- and security-related issues in the African continent. Particular emphasis was placed on countering terrorism and extremist ideologies, as well as reinforcing security and stability in the Sahel region. The call also tackled the latest developments in the Sahel countries and Sudan. The two Presidents underscored the critical need to preserve the unity and stability of African nations and ensuring the security of their peoples. The Senegalese President was keen on getting a better understanding of President El-Sisi's vision regarding the evolving situation in the occupied Palestinian territories and Egypt's efforts to restore stability in the Middle East.
