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Anger over 'wanted notice' for Nigeria's ex-oil minister Timipre Sylva

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His spokesman says it is politically motivated and he will contact the EFCC on his return from the UK.

Africa: Why Partnerships and African-Led Solutions Are Non-Negotiable - Dr. Obiageli Ezekwesili

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[allAfrica] Accra, Ghana -- Millions of children sit in classrooms across Africa but leave unable to read a simple sentence or solve basic math problems.

Tanzania: Immigration Dismisses Social Media Claims On Passport Seizures

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[Daily News] Dodoma -- THE Immigration Department has dismissed as false an audio clip circulating on social media claiming that Tanzanians returning from abroad are being stripped of their passports and money upon arrival at airports and other entry points, and forced to report to the Ministry of Home Affairs in Dodoma for questioning.

Tanzania: Unity, Dialogue Key to Post-Election Stability - Experts

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[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- ANALYSTS and academicians have stressed the importance of national unity, peace and inclusive dialogue as a foundation for Tanzania's socio-economic and political development after the General Election.

Kenya: Explainer - What the Muthaiga Ruling Means for Private Clubs in Kenya

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The High Court's decision in Donald Kipkorir v. Muthaiga Country Club has set a powerful precedent, affirming that even private entities must operate within the bounds of the Constitution while exercising access restrictions.

Tanzania: Ignore Claims That International Criminal Court Is Probing Post-Election Deaths in Tanzania

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[Africa Check] Ignore claims that International Criminal Court is probing post-election deaths in Tanzania

Uganda: No, Ugandan Opposition Leader Kizza Besigye Was Not Released

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[Africa Check] No, Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye remains in detention on treason charges despite posts claiming his release from prison

French football team appears stylish ahead of decisive World Cup qualifying games

Africanews  

The Blues arrived at Clairefontaine training centre on Monday ahead of their game against Ukraine this week.

Ethiopia: Transitional Justice Is Key to Addressing Tigray's Conflict-Related Sexual Violence

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[ISS] The findings of the Tigray genocide inquiry should be read as a call to strengthen transitional justice, not repudiate it.

Global concern: over one billion illegal firearms circulate worldwide

Africanews  

The United Nations issued a stark warning Monday about the growing global threat from illicit firearms, revealing that more than one billion illegal weapons are now in circulation worldwide and are becoming increasingly sophisticated through digital manufacturing and arms embargo violations.

Africa: WHO Urges African Countries to Strengthen Diabetes Prevention, Care Across All Life Stages

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[Premium Times] According to WHO, more than 24 million adults aged 20 to 79 currently live with diabetes in the African region.

Nigeria: Govt Bans Production of Alcohol in Sachet, 200ml Bottles, Takes Effect Jan 2026

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[This Day] The Federal Government has formally outlawed the production, sale and distribution of alcohol beverages in sachets and 200 milligrammes bottles.

Lesotho: Lesotho Sheds Textile Jobs Amidst U.S. Trade Uncertainty

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[GroundUp] Hippo Knitting has laid off 295 workers and plans to retrench another 420 in January

Kenya says US Vice President's trip to country has been called off

Africanews  

This follows Donald Trump’s announcement no US officials will attend the G20 summit in South Africa this month.

Ghana's Asante king welcomes return of artefacts from the UK and South Africa

BBC News Africa  

They include items looted by British colonial soldiers and others from the AngloGold Ashanti mining firm.

Liberia: Govt Defends U.S.$1.21 Bn Budget

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[New Dawn] Monrovia -- Finance and Development Planning Minister Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan has been defending the newly presented US$1.21 billion 2026 draft National Budget, saying that it is designed to accelerate Liberia's development agenda.

COP30 opened in Brazilian Amazon with urgent calls for unity as U.S. sits out

Africanews  

United Nations climate negotiations opened Monday on the edge of the Brazilian Amazon, with host leaders invoking Indigenous concepts of collective action to push for accelerated progress, even as the absence of high-level U.S. negotiators underscored deep geopolitical divisions.

Somaliland rejects visas issued by Somalia and tightens control over its airpsace

Africanews  

Authorities from Somaliland said individuals holding Somalia-issued travel documents would be denied entry.

Liberia: Founded As a Refuge From U.S. Racism, Liberia Must Not Help Enforce It Now

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[Liberian Observer] When Liberia announced late last month that it would temporarily host Salvadoran national Kilmar Armando Abrego García on "humanitarian grounds" if he were deported by the Trump administration for a second time, the West African country was broadcasting its unique history as a haven for Black migrants fleeing racism and economic servitude in the United States.

Britain and South Africa hand back Ghanaian royal artefacts

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The more than 130 gold and bronze items were taken from Ghana between the 1870s and early 20th century.

Kenya: Ruto Seeks Gulf Investors to Deliver 10,000 Megawatts By 2032

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The government is turning to public-private partnerships (PPPs) to expand Kenya's electricity generation capacity to 10,000 megawatts (MW) by 2032.

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