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Africa: Half of Africans Give Their Governments Failing Marks On Education

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[Afrobarometer] Attainment advances among younger generations but reflects persistent disadvantages for women, the poor, and rural residents.

Guinea-Bissau set to hold general elections on December 6

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Guinea-Bissau's junta said in a decree published on Wednesday that the country would hold presidential and legislative elections on December 6.

Trump, Sisi and Gulf states back new ‘board of peace’ for Gaza at Davos

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Egypt "announces its acceptance of the invitation and its commitment to fulfilling the relevant legal and constitutional procedures," the statement said, praising Trump's Middle East policies.

Nigerian troops free 62 hostages, kill 2 militants in northwest

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Northern Nigeria has been the hardest-hit part of the country, with a surge in kidnappings for ransom by gunmen across the northwest and north-central regions over the recent months, alongside an insurgency in the northeast.

Ivory Coast: Robert Beugré Mambé reappointed as prime minister

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Mambé previously served as prime minister from 2023 until his resignation on January 7, following Ivory Coast’s parliamentary elections in December.

What we learned from Afcon 2025

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After chaotic scenes in the Africa Cup of Nations final, BBC Sport Africa explores what else we learned from just under a month of competition in Morocco.

Trump demands 'immediate negotiations' to acquire Greenland, vows not to use force

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Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Wednesday, the US president described the self-governing Danish territory as a “piece of ice” that is “part of North America.”

Why Macron wore sunglasses indoors at Davos

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Standing before an audience of global powerbrokers, Macron wore blue reflective aviator sunglasses indoors. The choice was instantly noticed, debated and, on social media, thoroughly dissected.

US special envoy to discuss peace in Ukraine with Russian president

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Steve Witkoff says he and Jared Kushner will holds talks with Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Thursday.

Somalia: Trump Lashes Out At Somalia, Somali Americans Over Minnesota Fraud Claims

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[Shabelle] Washington -- US President Donald Trump on Tuesday launched a fresh verbal attack on Somalia and Somali Americans, alleging massive fraud in the US state of Minnesota and singling out a prominent Democratic lawmaker.

Somalia: Heavy Fighting Erupts in Southern Somalia Village, Leaving More Than 10 Dead

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[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Heavy fighting broke out in the Yaaq Bariweyne area of Somalia's Lower Shabelle region, pitting Somali government forces and South West State Dervish troops against an armed group previously sentenced by a military court, local sources said.

Republic of Congo presidential election set for March 15

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According to the Constitution, the presidential election must be held at least 30 days and no more than 40 days before the end of the current presidential term.

Nigeria: Revealed - Identities of 177 Worshippers Abducted From Kaduna Churches

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[Daily Trust] The identities of the victims abducted during a raid on three churches in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State have been unveiled.

Nigeria: Ogun Halts Awujale Selection Process Over Petitions, Security Reports

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[This Day] Abeokuta -- Citing rising tensions, petitions and security concerns, the Ogun State Government has ordered the immediate suspension of the ongoing process for the selection of a new Awujale of Ijebuland.

Nigeria: Troops Eliminate 20 Terrorists As Soldiers Pay Supreme Price During Fierce Encounter

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[This Day] Abuja -- Troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have killed more than 20 terrorists during a fierce and sustained encounter with insurgent fighters in the Timbuktu Triangle of Borno State, the military has said.

Uganda: Prisons Fails to Produce Besigye in Court After Disputing Reports of Illness

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[Nile Post] The Uganda Prisons Service failed to produce opposition veteran Dr Kizza Besigye and his co-accused before the High Court today, a move that comes just twenty-four hours after authorities reportedly disputed claims that the politician was unwell.

Egypt's el-Sissi praises Trump's 'commitment' to stop Gaza war

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El-Sissi spoke during a panel at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Wednesday. He lauded the US president's efforts to achieve lasting peace in Gaza.

Sudanese military reportedly weighing up new truce proposal

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A source says the Security and Defence Council grouping military and allied government officials will meet on Wednesday to discuss the plan.

Ethiopia: at least 40 army allies killed in drone strike

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Ethiopian forces killed around forty fighters from their own side in a drone strike in the insurgency-hit Amhara region on January 15, a nurse and a local official told AFP on Tuesday.

Salah returns as Liverpool push for champions league last-16 spot

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Liverpool finished top of the group stage last season but were then drawn against eventual winners Paris Saint-Germain in the round of 16.

Uganda's military chief gives opposition leader 48 hours to surrender to police

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Bobi Wine, who is currently in hiding, has alleged widespread fraud during the vote that saw incumbent President Yoweri Museveni win a seventh term in office.

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