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Conjoined twins Azaria and Azura Elson successfully separated in Riyadh

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A specialized Saudi medical team has successfully separated Jamaican conjoined twins Azaria and Azura Elson in a landmark operation at King Abdullah Specialized Children's Hospital, marking another milestone for the Kingdom's world-renowned conjoined twins separation program.

CSA Partners with Crunchyroll as the Associate Team Sponsor to the Proteas Men for Upcoming India Series

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JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, 13 November 2025 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/ – Today, Cricket South Africa (CSA) has announced Crunchyroll, a global leader in

UN elects Phoebe Okowa of Kenya to International Court of Justice (ICJ)

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In a historic vote at the United Nations on Thursday, Kenyan law professor Phoebe Okowa was elected as a judge to the International Court of Justice (ICJ), emerging victorious from a competitive field of African candidates after a series of tense voting rounds.

Africa: Cop 30 - Multilateral Development Banks Reaffirm Their Commitment to Climate Finance, Pledge Innovative Funding for Adaptation

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[African Development Bank (AfDB)] Multilateral development banks on Monday reaffirmed their commitment to climate finance, pledging to scale up innovative funding to boost climate adaptation and resilience.

Akon arrested for failing to attend court on license suspension

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Hip-hop artist Akon was arrested last Friday in the Atlanta suburb of Chamblee for failing to appear in court on a citation for driving with a suspended license, according to local police records, leading to a brief jail stay before his release on bail the same day.

Climate Action tracker shows world is not on target to limit global warming to 1.5C

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Climate experts meeting at the COP30 summit in Brazil on Thursday have been discussing the findings of the Climate Action tracker. They show that the world is not on target to meet its goal of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius.

Sudan's unsung heroes, risk lives to feed and heal amid civil war

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As Sudan's brutal civil war enters its second year, creating the world's worst humanitarian crisis, a generation of young volunteers has chosen to stay and confront the devastation, operating soup kitchens and medical aid stations to save their communities from starvation and collapse.

Senegal's president orders formation of National Gold Trading Centre

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Faced with massive illegal gold exports that have drained billions from the national economy, it would assert greater state control over the precious metal.

Africa: Africa Day At COP30 - Advancing Sustainable Financing for a Green and Resilient Future

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[African Development Bank (AfDB)] Africa marked Africa Day at COP30 under the theme "At the Forefront of Climate Action: Sustainable Financing for Inclusive and Resilient Green Growth," reaffirming the continent's united call for a new era of climate finance that delivers for people, planet, and prosperity.

South Africa: African Development Bank Approves $310 Million Financial Package for Firstrand Bank to Scale Up Lending to MSMEs, Women Entrepreneurs and Agribusinesses in South Africa

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[African Development Bank (AfDB)] The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a $310 million financial package to FirstRand Bank, one of the largest financial institutions in Africa. This support will significantly increase access to finance for micro, small, and medium-sized business enterprises (MSMEs), with a particular focus on women-led businesses and agribusinesses in South Africa.

Nigeria: CSO Kicks Against Deferment of 15 Percent Import Duty On Fuel, Diesel

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[Vanguard] --Urges Tinubu to Protect Local Industries

Nigeria: Naptip Urges Jigawa Residents to Report Human Trafficking Syndicates

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[Vanguard] The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has called on Jigawa residents to be vigilant and report any human trafficking syndicates operating in their communities.

Nigeria: Two Inmates Die in Transformer Explosion Near Uyo Custodial Centre

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[Vanguard] The Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS), Akwa Ibom State Command, has confirmed the death of two inmates following an electricity transformer explosion that occurred near the Uyo Custodial Centre about two weeks ago.

Liberia: Supreme Court Halts Corruption Trial of Ex-Deputy Minister Thelma Duncan Sawyer

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[Liberian Investigator] The Supreme Court of Liberia, through Justice in Chambers Jamesetta Howard Wolokolie, has placed a stay order on proceedings in the corruption case involving former Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Thelma Duncan Sawyer. Sawyer faces multiple charges, including money laundering, theft of property, and misuse of public office.

Liberia: Liberia Launches 2025 World Children's Day Activities Focused On Accountability

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[Liberian Investigator] The Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection has officially launched national activities marking the 2025 World Children's Day, reaffirming Liberia's commitment to upholding and protecting the rights of every child.

Liberia: Wokie Dolo's Call for Ban On Harmful Practices Sparks Fierce National Debate

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[Liberian Investigator] As lawmakers debate President Joseph Nyuma Boakai's proposed bill to outlaw harmful cultural practices, former Miss Liberia Wokie Dolo has thrown fresh fuel on an already divisive national debate by calling for a complete ban on female genital mutilation (FGM) and other practices she described as violations of women's rights.

Liberia: Liberian Fisherman, Youth Leader Killed Along Ivorian Border - Community Demands Justice

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[Liberian Investigator] A Liberian youth leader was reportedly shot and killed along the Cavalla River over the weekend in what residents say is another deadly act of aggression by Ivorian security forces along the volatile Liberia-Ivory Coast border.

Eddie Murphy looks back on 50 years as King of Comedy in new documentary

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Comedy legend Eddie Murphy was on the red carpet on Wednesday for the premier of a new documentary “Being Eddie Murphy.”

Gambia: NPP France Chapter Applauds Minister Drammeh for Strengthening Party Unity Abroad

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[The Point] The executive and entire membership of the National People's Party (NPP) France Chapter, under the leadership of Madam Assah Sillah, have expressed their deep appreciation to the Minister for Fisheries, Water Resources and National Assembly Matters, Hon Musa Drammeh, and his delegation for their recent visit to Paris, France.

Gambia: Ceprass, Ned Launch Project to Strengthen Democracy

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[The Point] The Centre for Policy, Research and Strategic Studies (CepRass) recently launched a two-year project titled "Assessing and Strengthening Democracy in The Gambia, under the theme "Building a Representative and Accountable Government," with funding from the National Endowment for Democracy (NED).

Gambia: NDMA Trains 60 Officials On Drought Risk, Early Warning Systems

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[The Point] The National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA), in collaboration with partners, on Monday commenced a five-day intensive training for 60 government and non-government officials on drought risk modeling and early warning systems under the African Risk Capacity (ARC) initiative.