Nigeria’s military says it freed 360 people abducted by Boko Haram in Borno State, while local mediators say they secured the unconditional release of 416. Authorities said two infants died from exhaustion and harsh conditions during captivity.
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At the Russia-Africa Summit in St. Petersburg, Russian President Vladimir Putin promised African leaders tens of thousands of tons of free grain in an attempt to appease the international community and improve Russia's image in the region. The free grain announcement follows criticism of Russia's involvement in the Ukrainian conflict, which has caused a disruption in the global food supply chain. The summit was attended by 21 African leaders, with notable absentees including the leaders of several large African nations.
Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress party has been declared president-elect of Nigeria following a weekend election. Tinubu won 8.79 million votes, ahead of main opposition challenger Atiku Abubakar’s 6.98 million votes. The election was marred by reports of violence and irregularities, and Tinubu will be sworn in as Nigeria's new president on May 29 after the INEC concludes its investigations.