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[The New Humanitarian] Papiri, Nigeria -- "Instead of an effective strategy, where we could see some light at the end of the tunnel, we only get pronouncements and presidential directives."

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[UN News] Harrowing new details emerged on Thursday in a UN report detailing targeted sexual violence and summary executions in Sudan's North Darfur region, attributed to paramilitary fighters who overran the city of El Fasher in late October.

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[The Conversation Africa] The history of labour migration in Botswana can be linked to the discovery of gold and diamonds in South Africa in the late 19th century. South Africa needed cheap labour, and men from neighbouring territories were pulled into the workforce as unskilled or semi-skilled workers in mines, factories, kitchens and farms.

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[Vanguard] Nigerian content creator and musician, Carter Efe, real name Oderhohwo Efe, has emerged as Africa's most-followed streamer on Twitch following a blockbuster livestream featuring Afrobeats star Davido.

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[Vanguard] The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 northern states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has called on President Bola Tinubu, governors of the northern states, and the Minister of the FCT to take urgent, visible, and decisive steps to guarantee the safety of lives and property during the Christmas celebrations and beyond.

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[Premium Times] The Fusenguwa Ruling House agreed with the Ogun State Government to restart the process of nominating the new Awujale.

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[Premium Times] The US Mission in Nigeria also hosted "54 talented young Nigerian professionals who completed the prestigious 2025 Mandela Washington Fellowship (MWF) for Young African Leaders (YALI)."

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[New Times] US-based Rwandan Jeff Mugongo went viral after sharing a deeply emotional video of his 93-year-old grandfather, Gatera, who traveled more than 9,000 miles ( approx. 14,500 kilometers) from Rwanda to surprise him at his wedding in Phoenix, Arizona in November.

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DR Congo's government say the announced withdrawal is intended to distract the US mediation team.

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[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- Somalia's Cabinet held its weekly meeting on Thursday, focusing on the country's upcoming local elections, particularly the municipal vote scheduled later this month in the capital, Mogadishu.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Chief of the Defence Forces (CDF) General Charles Kahariri has reaffirmed the Kenya Defence Forces'(KDF) commitment to maintaining operational preparedness, prioritizing the welfare of personnel and sustaining national security initiatives.

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The air force personnel have been released but have not yet returned home, Nigeria says.

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[Vanguard] Africa's biggest football event is approaching - the 35th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations kicks off in Morocco on December 21! The tournament has long gone beyond being a sporting event, becoming a cultural and historical phenomenon in Africa that reflects the diversity and spirit of the continent.

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[Namibian] Police inspector general Joseph Shikongo says officers should stop telling the public they have no vehicles to attend to incidents of gender-based violence (GBV) - especially over the festive season.

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[Ghanaian Times] THE rising incidence of jihadi terrorist attacks within the West African sub-region has caused considerable concern to both leaders and the general citizenry within and outside the region. From the marauding band of Boko Haram insurgents in northern Nigeria to the more sophisticated Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) and its splinter variations across the Sahel, the progressive expansion and sophistication of these jihadist groups threaten the very foundations of democratic states. These

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Burkina Faso on Wednesday released 11 personnel of the Nigerian Air Force who were detained Dec. 8 after their aircraft made an emergency landing, Nigeria's foreign minister said.

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[Daily Maverick] The IFP put in a dominant performance to retain a seat in rural northern KwaZulu-Natal, while the ANC gained an independent seat in Mkhondo, Mpumalanga, in the final round of by-elections for 2025.

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Fifty days after Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica, authorities are assessing the damage it left behind. The UN says it could cost the country up to $15 billion.

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[Liberian Investigator] The Liberian Senate says the Executive Branch advanced the Ivanhoe Atlantic mining deal on a foundation that "does not exist," after a Senate investigation found no evidence the government ever sought Guinea's approval -- a legal requirement for the cross-border project.

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[Vanguard] ABUJA -- The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) is seeking a licence from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to operate a microfinance bank, allowing it to directly disburse and monitor funds meant for small businesses, as well as attract more international development finance.

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The combined strength of coffee and gold has provided a timely boost to Uganda’s external earnings, helping to support foreign exchange reserves and strengthen the shilling amid broader economic pressures.