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Africa: Why Context-Specific Solutions Are Key to African EdTech Success

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[allAfrica] Accra, Ghana -- Africa has the world's youngest population. More than 60% of its 1.4 billion people are under the age of 25. By 2055, the global population is expected to reach 10 billion. Most of that growth, 95%, will happen in low-and middle-income countries. Africa alone will account for 57%. By 2050, over 60% of Africans will still be under 25, and the continent will hold the largest share of the global workforce, with 22 million young people entering the job market each year.

Africa: Measles Deaths Down 88% Since 2000, but Cases Surge

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[WHO] Global immunization efforts have led to an 88% drop in measles deaths between 2000 and 2024, according to a new report from the World Health Organization (WHO). Nearly 59 million lives have been saved by the measles vaccine since 2000.

Africa: Trump Threatens to Suspend Immigration From 'Third World' Countries

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[Premium Times] In a statement shared on Truth Social on Friday, Mr Trump portrayed the US as in decline due to uncontrolled migration.

Gambia: After 35 Witnesses, Jammeh Assets Inquiry Ends Hearings

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[The Point] The National Assembly's long-running inquiry into the sale and disposal of former President Yahya A.J.J. Jammeh's assets has reached a major milestone. The Office of the Clerk on Thursday, 26th November 2025, announced that the Special Select Committee set up to investigate the matter has officially wrapped up its public hearings receiving about 35 witnesses in total.

Guinea Bissau: Guinea-Bissau's Deposed President Flees to Senegal As UN Condemns Latest Coup

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[RFI] Guinea-Bissau's ousted president has found refuge in neighbouring Senegal following a military power grab, drawing condemnation from the United Nations, Ecowas and the African Union.

Somalia’s healthcare system buckles as donor fatigue deepens after U.S. Aid cut

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With donor fatigue increasing and foreign funding uncertain, the question facing Somalia is not just how to secure its territory—but how to safeguard the health of millions who depend on a system held together by increasingly fragile support.

Africa: Afreximbank Mourns the Passing of Intra-Africa Trade Champion, Olusegun Awolowo

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[Afreximbank] Cairo, 28 November 2025: - African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) joins the people of Nigeria, the continent and global community in mourning the passing of Mr. Olusegun Awolowo "Segun" on 20 November 2025 after a protracted illness.

Nigeria: Authorities Urged to Take Lawful Measures to Stop Mass Abductions in Nigeria

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[IPS] Abuja -- On the morning of 17 November 2025, darkness cloaked Maga town in the Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area, Kebbi State, until gunfire shattered the silence. It was around 4 am when armed attackers stormed the Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School, firing into the air to terrify residents before heading to the staff quarters. There, they killed two, including Hassan Yakubu, the school's Chief Security Officer and then abducted 26 female students.

Elephants' calm response to drones opens new doors for observation - Study

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A new study has revealed that elephants aren't afraid of drones, as was previously thought. Their surprisingly calm response to being filmed and tracked by the flying cameras could open new doors for the observation and study of the animals

ALX, Anthropic, And The Government Of Rwanda Launch Landmark AI Learning Initiative

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ALX, Anthropic, and the Government of Rwanda today announced a landmark partnership to revolutionize learning and teaching across Africa through artificial

Time To Deliver On Africa’s Climate Finance Promises

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By Ademola Ajagbe, Regional Managing Director Africa, The Nature Conservancy (TNC)

Senegal’s Mobile Money Tax: A Reform At Odds With Economic Logic And Digital Ambition

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Senegal’s new mobile money tax has become the subject of intense national debate. Designed to mobilise revenue through a zero point five percent levy on money

Africa’s Innovation Leaders Spotlighted As Unido Recognizes Pioneers Expanding Access To Essential Services Across The Continent

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Author: Sokhu Sibiya

Kenya: High Court Rules Parliament Cannot Impose Timelines On NLC's Mandate to Redress Historical Land Injustices

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The High Court has declared that Parliament cannot impose timelines on the National Land Commission (NLC) in executing its constitutional mandate to investigate and recommend redress for historical land injustices.

Africa: Edun Calls for Intra-African Investment to Cushion Shrinking Global Aid

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[Leadership] The minister of finance and coordinating minister of the economy, Wale Edun, has called for deeper intra-African investment and trade as a strategic response to the sharp decline in global development aid to the continent.

Africa Cup of Nations trophy kicks off global tour in London

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The Africa Cup of Nations trophy was unveiled in London on Thursday, as it begins its tour ahead of next month's tournament.

Africa: Trump Threatens to 'Permanently Pause Migration From All Third World Countries' in Escalating Anti-Immigration Rhetoric

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- U.S. President Donald Trump has vowed to "permanently pause migration from all Third World Countries," escalating his hardline immigration stance amid renewed attacks on Somali and other immigrant communities in recent weeks.

Liberia: Speaker Koon Apologizes to Journalists

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[Liberian Observer] The Press Union of Liberia (PUL) welcomes the public apology issued by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Richard Koon, regarding his recent threat against journalists.

Tanzania: Tanzania Eyes Pharma Hub Role

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[Daily News] Algiers -- TANZANIA has expressed readiness to collaborate with other African countries to reduce reliance on imported health commodities and position itself as a key regional player in the manufacture of quality medical products.

Nigeria: Ground Rent - Wike Orders Revocation of 1,095 Abuja Property Titles As Fcta Begins Enforcement Action

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[Premium Times] The FCTA said the owners had ignored a series of public notices made from May to November in national dailies, online platforms and television stations, requesting defaulters to settle their financial obligations/liabilities or risk losing their titles.

Liberia: Lawmakers Warn Fy2026 Budget Risks Becoming 'Not Achievable'

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[Liberian Investigator] The House of Representatives has summoned all State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) to appear before the full Plenary next Tuesday, following a blistering preliminary report from the Ways, Means, and Finance (WMF) Committee that revealed inconsistent reporting, unrealistic revenue forecasts, and chronic underperformance among key institutions responsible for funding Liberia's Draft FY2026 National Budget.

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