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South Africa urges effective ceasefire and inclusive dialogue to end DRC conflict

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South Africa's Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, has raised urgent concerns about the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, questioning why peace remains elusive despite years of agreements.

Five dead in Mount Kilimanjaro helicopter crash

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Five people have died after a helicopter crashed on Africa’s highest mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro, in Tanzania.

Burkina's Traoré takes over as chair of AES, calls for 'large-scale' operations against extremists

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Burkina Faso’s military ruler Ibrahim Traore took over the rotating presidency of the Alliance of Sahel States on Tuesday, at a summit in Mali’s capital Bamako. He called for "large-scale" operations against extremists "in the coming days."

AFCON 2025: Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire and Burkina Faso start strong on matchday one

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Matchday One of AFCON 2025 wrapped up last night in Morocco, with all 24 teams having now played their opening game. Four fixtures were on the schedule across Groups E and F, starting in Casablanca, the country’s economic and industrial capital, where Burkina Faso faced Equatorial Guinea.

'I'm not retiring' - Kipchoge's marathon world tour

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Sporting great Eliud Kipchoge says his plan to run marathons on seven different continents is about purpose, not records.

Five killed in suspected suicide bombing at mosque in Nigeria's Borno state

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At least 5 people were killed and 35 others injured when a suspected suicide bomber detonated an explosive inside a mosque in Maiduguri, the capital of Nigeria's Borno state.

CAR trains polling workers as UN calls on authorities to ensure integrity of general election

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As Central African Republic gets ready for Sunday’s general election, the country’s electoral authority, backed by the MINUSCA peacekeeping force, is training more than a thousand polling workers in the commune of Bimbo.

Algeria passes law declaring French colonisation a state crime, demands apology and reparations

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Algerian MPs have passed a law that declares France's colonisation of the country a state crime and demands reparations and an apology.

Pretoria's Lawley Street lights up for Christmas

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One street in South Africa's Pretoria has been bringing festive joy to thousands of people for over 30 years.

Rare bird species thrives in Morocco after succesful breeding program

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The rare northern bald ibis, hunted essentially to extinction by the 17th century, has been revived by breeding and rewilding efforts in Rabat

Eleven arrested over mass shooting in South Africa tavern

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Preliminary investigations revealed the motive could be linked to illegal mining turf wars, police said.

Turkey's president condoles with Libya after death of army chief in plane crash

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The private jet carrying Gen. Muhammad Ali Ahmad al-Haddad, four other officers and three crew members crashed in Turkey on Tuesday after taking off from the capital, Ankara, killing everyone on board

Explosion hits packed mosque in Nigeria

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Eyewitnesses say the blast happened as people were gathered for evening prayers.

Egypt museum restores ancient boat as visitors watch

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The cedarwood boat, one of two that were found that belong to King Khufu, was pieced together starting Tuesday morning as dozens of visitors watched

West Africa: Cardinalstone Secures $15m IFC Funding to Back West African SMEs

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[Daba Finance] CardinalStone Capital Advisers has secured up to $15 million from International Finance Corporation to support fast-growing small and medium-sized enterprises across West Africa.

Africa: Nvidia Targets Morocco As Next Hub in Africa Ai Push

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[Daba Finance] Nvidia has identified Morocco as a priority market for its African expansion, signaling a deeper push into the continent's artificial intelligence infrastructure.

Algerian law declares France's colonisation a crime

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Lawmakers unanimously approve a law, which demands an apology and reparations from the former colonial power.

Brazil's former president Bolsonaro temporarily leaves prison for hernia surgery

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Bolsonaro is expected to undergo the procedure on 25 December.

Three people killed in Moscow car explosion, Russian authorities say

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Two police officers have been killed in an explosion in Moscow, Russian investigators said on Wednesday. Their deaths come just two days after a car bomb killed a top general in the same area of the Russia capital.

Central African Republic: Historic Vote Looms in Central African Republic As UN Urges Peaceful Participation

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[UN News] With Central Africans set to vote in presidential, legislative, regional and long-delayed municipal elections this weekend, the United Nations has appealed for calm and restraint, warning that the credibility of the process will be critical to consolidating peace after years of conflict and instability.

Sudan: Testimony From El Fasher - 'We Found the Head, Hands, and Entrails, but We Did Not Find the Rest of the Body...'

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[Dabanga] Tawila -- Report by: Fathalrahman Hamouda of Al-Taghyeer for Sudan Media Forum

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