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Parents of children kidnapped in Nigeria continue painful wait for news

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The parents of children abducted last week at a school in Nigeria’s northern Niger state gathered on Friday to give authorities more information.

NGO says EU border policy driving young refugees into the hands of traffickers

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Save the Children says the EU’s increasingly strict policy is driving the most vulnerable unaccompanied children into the hands of traffickers, and beyond the reach of aid workers.

Daughter of Zambia's unburied ex-president loses seat as MP

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Zambia's government is accused of 'hypocrisy' as fallout from ex-president's death deepens.

Royal Air Maroc unveils special fares for CAN 2025 supporters

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By easing travel costs, Royal Air Maroc hopes to boost turnout and enhance the atmosphere in stadiums nationwide, making the 2025 CAN a unifying celebration for African supporters.

Telugu-language Tollywood takes on India's cinematic powerhouse in Mumbai

Africanews  

India’s cinematic powerhouse Bollywood is known around the world for its Hindi-language musicals produced in Mumbai. But have you ever heard of Tollywood? It’s India’s rapidly expanding cinematic industry in the south.

Normalcy slowly returns to Guinea-Bissau as restrictive measures ease

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Markets are open, with some traders selling their products, though fewer customers are present. Public institutions are closed, except for hospitals and health centers, as well as schools, due to concerns among those in charge.

Israeli raid in southern Syria leaves 13 dead and several soldiers wounded

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The operation marks one of the most significant Israeli incursions in the region in recent months, underscoring growing tensions along the Syria–Israel frontier.

Tunisia hands prison terms to dozens of opposition figures

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The defendants were accused of attempting a coup - but human rights groups say the trial was politically motivated.

Norway's Special Envoy to Sudan confirms there is no new US-backed peace proposal

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The head of Sudan’s armed forces has welcomed a statement by Norway’s Special Envoy to the country that no new US peace proposal has been presented to the Sudanese government.

Uganda: Police disrupt Bobi Wine's election campaigns

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Police fired water cannon and tear gas as Uganda's main opposition presidential election candidate campaigned in the central district on Thursday, November 27.

London's iconic landmarks recreated in gingerbread at charity exhibition

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UK's capital is hosting the Gingerbread City, where architects swap drawings for dough to build a miniature world made of biscuit and sugar.

Africa: The UAE's Expanding Economic Footprint In Francophone Africa

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[InfoWire] The United Arab Emirates has emerged as a significant economic partner across Francophone Africa, complementing rather than displacing long-established actors. Although its engagement remains relatively recent, the scale of investment commitments and the consistency of political dialogue reveal an ambition to anchor durable partnerships throughout West and Central Africa.

Footage shows rescue boat sinking amid Thailand’s fatal floods

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Footage shows a rescue boat sinking in Songkhla while Southern Thailand faces fatal flooding, with at least 145 dead and Hat Yai’s main hospital badly hit.

Trump vows to freeze immigration from "Third World Countries" following Washington, DC shooting

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US President Donald Trump says he will freeze migration from what he called “Third World Countries.” Writing on social media on Thursday, Trump didn’t explain what he meant by that or say which countries would be targeted.

AOT Lagos 7.0 Unveils Career Pavilion To Accelerate Talent Development And Workforce Readiness In Nigeria

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Art of Technology Lagos (AOT Lagos) 7.0 has announced the launch of its Career Pavilion, a dedicated hub designed to equip young Nigerians with the skills,

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.

Kenya: Panyako Rejects Malava By-Election Results, Claims Victory Was Stolen

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- DAP-K candidate Seth Panyako has rejected the results of the Malava parliamentary by-election, alleging that the final tally was manipulated to deny him what he describes as a clear grassroots victory.

Kenya: 15,000 Youth to Get Jobs in Sh170bn Nairobi-Nakuru-Mau Summit Highway Project - Ruto

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto says 15,000 young Kenyans will benefit from new employment opportunities through the construction of the Nairobi-Nakuru-Mau Summit and Nairobi-Maai Mahiu-Naivasha highways, describing the venture as a national turning point in infrastructure and economic development.

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.

West Africa: Coup - Ecowas Suspends Guinea-Bissau From Its Decision-Making Bodies

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[Premium Times] The decision was made during an emergency meeting of the ECOWAS Mediation and Security Council (MSC), which expressed deep concern over the unfolding political crisis.

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.

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