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Africa’s most attractive cities ranked

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A new ranking by The Africa Report has revealed Africa’s most compelling urban centers, with Cairo taking the top spot as the continent’s premier

Kenya gambles on female workforce

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Kenya is systematically sending thousands of women to work abroad, primarily as domestic workers in Saudi Arabia. While promoted as national service, a

Nigeria pushes to commercialize flared gas

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Nigeria is launching a major initiative to transform wasted natural gas into economic and environmental gain. The government has granted licenses to

South Africa clears path for Starlink

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In a major regulatory shift, South Africa’s telecommunications minister has directed the industry watchdog to amend its local ownership rules,

Can AI learn Africa’s languages?

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A major challenge is emerging as AI advances: most of Africa’s estimated 1,500 to 3,000 languages are being left behind because of insufficient

Eritrea walks away from East African bloc

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Eritrea has announced its withdrawal from the East African regional bloc Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), accusing it of

US warns Rwanda after M23 advance

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In a sharp diplomatic rebuke, the United States has accused Rwanda of violating a recent US-brokered peace agreement by supporting the M23 rebel

ECOWAS rejects Guinea-Bissau junta’s plan

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West Africa’s regional bloc, the Economic Community of West African States, has rejected the transition plan proposed by Guinea-Bissau’s military

Fear and uncertainty grip Uvira after M23 seizes strategic city

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The latest offensive comes despite the U.S.-brokered peace deal, which did not include M23. While Rwanda has agreed to halt support for armed groups and help end hostilities, both Congo and the rebels accuse each other of violating earlier ceasefire agreements.

Belgium repatriates gilded sarcophagus to Egypt

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Belgian authorities have returned two ancient Egyptian artifacts, including a striking gilded sarcophagus, after years of legal and diplomatic

US ends protections for Ethiopian refugees

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The US government has revoked Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for approximately 5,000 Ethiopian refugees, compelling them to depart within 60 days

Nigeria: Atiku, Peter Obi, Other Opposition Leaders Warn Against Politicisation of Anti-Corruption Agencies, Destroying Multi-Party System

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[Premium Times] The opposition leaders said Nigeria is witnessing a covert and deeply troubling agenda aimed at consolidating power in the hands of the ruling APC.

Nigeria: Presidency Replies Opposition Leaders Says Defections to APC Motivated By Gains of Tinubu's Reform Programme

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[Premium Times] "None of the people who joined the governing APC was pressured to do so. They all did so of their own free will. They are being motivated by the noticeable gains of President Bola Tinubu's reform programme."

Tanzania: Tanzania Icon of Peace - UN

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[Daily News] New York -- UNITED Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has reaffirmed Tanzania's long-standing reputation as a beacon of peace and social cohesion, describing the country as "a reference point for peace in Africa and the world," even during periods of political testing.

Nigeria: NSIB Begins Investigation Into Flybird Aircraft Incident in Kano

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[Premium Times] "Upon notification, the NSIB activated its Go-Team. NSIB investigators will examine the aircraft systems, operational procedures, maintenance records, and crew actions to determine the circumstances that led to the occurrence"

West Africa: Arresting the Contagion of Coups in West Africa

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[Premium Times] Having two neighbours - Niger being the other - under the spell of military rule, and a strong jihadist foothold, clearly presents palpable danger to our country.

Kenya: Autopsy Due As Questions Emerge Over Cyrus Jirongo Death

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The postmortem report into the death of former Lugari MP the late Cyrus Jirongo was set for Monday, even as questions continue to swirl around the circumstances surrounding his death, according to his family.

Sudan: Drone Attack Kills 6 UN Peacekeepers from Bangladesh

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[DW] Sudan's military blamed the paramilitary RSF for the strike, which in turn denied responsibility. UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said that such attacks "may constitute war crimes."

Morocco: Morocco Flash Floods Leave 21 Dead

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[DW] Sudden and heavy rainfall in Safi, Morocco, led to deadly flash-floods on Sunday. Forecasters are predicting more rain in the country.

South Africa: Western Cape Urges Compliance With Water Restrictions - South African News Briefs - December 15, 2025

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Somalia: UN Security Council Renews Sanctions Panel On Al-Shabaab in Somalia

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[Shabelle] New York -- The UN Security Council on Friday unanimously renewed the mandate of the panel monitoring sanctions on Somalia-based Al-Shabaab, Azernews reports, citing Anadolu Agency.

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