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Ivorians head to the polls this Saturday to elect the 255 members of Ivory Coast's National Assembly, in a vote shaped by deep political divisions.

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Nigeria is facing mixed reactions following US airstrikes targeting Islamic State-linked militants in the country’s northwest, a move that has surprised many in a nation where foreign military intervention is rare.

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As two-time runner-up Mohamed Salah begins another tilt at the Africa Cup of Nations, BBC Sport Africa profiles top stars who never lifted the trophy.

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Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the Africa expansion of DoubleTree by Hilton, its upscale brand known for its warm hospitality, with the signing of three

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The atmosphere at Royal Air Maroc’s cultural activation in the Rabat Fan Zone captured the spirit of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, as football, culture and fan engagement came together in Morocco’s capital.

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[Vanguard] The Federal Government has explained how Nigerian security forces, working in close coordination with the United States, US, carried out successful precision strike operations against Islamic State, ISIS, terrorists enclaves in Sokoto State.

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[UN News] The UN has urged Sudan's warring parties to pursue compromise and an immediate ceasefire, even as drone attacks, displacement and the killing of peacekeepers underscore the growing risks to civilians and humanitarians.

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[DW] Israel has become the world's first country to recognize Somaliland, which proclaimed independence from Somalia in 1991, as a sovereign nation.

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[Premium Times] The state government in a statement says the operations targeted terrorist strongholds within the Tangaza Local Government Area.

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[Monusco] Twenty-eight civilians, including nine children and seven women, found refuge on Thursday, December 25 in the MONUSCO military base in Bayoo, approximately 95 kilometers from Bunia, in Ituri. These people were fleeing violence following clashes between the Armed Forces of the DRC (FARDC) and militiamen from the Convention for Popular Revolution (CRP), led by former warlord Thomas Lubanga, on the Bayoo-Bule axis.

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[Nile Post] National Unity Platform presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu has promised to halt military operations on Lake Victoria and hold security officers accountable for alleged torture and extortion of fishermen if elected president.

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[Leadership] President Bola Tinubu, on Friday, joined Muslim faithful to observe Juma'at prayer at the Lekki Central Mosque in Lagos, where the Imam reminded him that he cannot satisfy everyone.

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[CAF] · Zambia and Comoros share the spoils in a goalless draw (0-0)· Egypt become the first team to qualify for the knockout stage of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025· Angola and Zimbabwe draw 1-1 in Marrakech· Hosts Morocco will round off the day's action with a clash against Mali

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[Vanguard] President Bola Tinubu has hailed the $1.26 billion financing deal for Phase 1, Section 2 of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway as a strong sign of rising investor confidence in Nigeria's infrastructure sector and reform-driven economy.

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[Premium Times] Mr Agbese noted that adopting a single budget after March 2026 would allow the Executive to manage cash flow more efficiently and ensure the timely release of funds for projects.

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[This Day] The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has confirmed that the Armed Forces of Nigeria, working in collaboration with the United States of America, have carried out precision airstrike operations against identified foreign ISIS-linked elements operating in parts of North-West Nigeria.

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[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Tiruneh emphasized that under the prosperity Agenda, entrepreneurship aligned with the Digital Ethiopia 2030 strategy is positioned as a key driver for sustainable and accelerated economic growth through widespread job creation.

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[Shabelle] Jerusalem -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Friday that Israel has officially recognised Somaliland as an independent state, a major diplomatic move that could have wide-ranging implications for the Horn of Africa.

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[Premium Times] The precision airstrike conducted has targeted key terrorist transit routes along the Nigeria-Niger Republic border in Sokoto State.

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[Nile Post] President Museveni has directed the immediate dissolution of all landing site committees operating on lakes across the country following widespread complaints and controversies raised by fishing communities.

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[Leadership] Ex-generals, experts welcome action, Gumi kicks | Strikes targeted terrorists, not religion - Presidency