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2025 State of RegTech in Sub-Saharan Africa Report Launched, Highlights Surge in Supervisory Technology and Financial Inclusion

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LAGOS, Nigeria, 11 December 2025-/African Media Agency (AMA)/-RegTech Africa today formally announces the publication of the 2024 State of RegTech in

Nigeria Sets the Stage for Global Regulatory Technology Leadership as 2026 RegTech Africa Conference & Expo Heads to Abuja

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LAGOS, Nigeria, 11 December 2025-/African Media Agency (AMA)/-Under the distinguished patronage of the Office of the Vice President, Federal Republic of

Massive influx of Congolese refugees strains Burundi's humanitarian capacities

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The United Nations refugee agency recorded 40,000 new arrivals of Congolese refugees in Burundi between 5 and 11 December.

One African Company is Turning the Continent’s Transport Crisis into an Industrial Awakening

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One African Company is Turning the Continent’s Transport Crisis into an Industrial Awakening

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This story is written and edited by Global South World

ECOWAS to cut air transport taxes in bid to lower cost of air travel in West Africa

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ECOWAS Member States will abolish air transport taxes from 1 January 2026.

Cocoa Prices Fall Sharply as The Festive Season Approaches

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Paris, 11 December 2025 – The fall in cocoa prices has accelerated, with a 45% drop since the beginning of the year. This decline in prices began in January.

Ethiopia arrests 'indecently' dressed TikTok stars after awards ceremony

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Adonay Berhane, Wongelawit Gebre Endrias and four others are accused by police of undermining public morality.

Ethiopia to hold general election on 1 June 2026

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In an address to parliament in October, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said the upcoming election would be the "best organised" in Ethiopia's history.

Floodwaters devastate Gaza camps amid ongoing humanitarian crisis

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Rains drenched Gaza's tent camps and winds froze the Palestinians huddling inside them Thursday as storm Byron descended on the war-battered territory, showing how two months of ceasefire have failed to sufficiently address the spiraling crises.

China’s Infrastructure Partnerships in Africa Require Strategising Developmental Needs Over Debt Risks and Security Vulnerabilities

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Contributed by In On Africa (IOA)

Egypt's koshary is inscribed on UNESCO's list of intangible cultural heritage

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The popular, low-cost dish, consisting mostly of rice, lentils, pasta and fried onions, is the 11th item inscribed on the list under Egypt's name.

First rain of autumn falls in Iran's capital after months of intense drought

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Meteorologists have described this autumn as Iran’s driest in over 50 years.

Kenya: Ruto Touts Bomas Conference Center to Boost Kenya's Mice and Tourism Sector

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has reaffirmed the transformational potential of the Bomas International Conference Center (BICC), positioning it as a key engine for tourism and business events growth in Kenya.

Kenya: How to Check 2025 Kjsea Results Online and Via SMS

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Parents and guardians across Kenya can now access the 2025 Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA) results following their official release by Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba.

Tanzania: Doctored Newspaper Front Page Falsely Claims Tanzania's Habari Leo Reported 23,000 Civilians Killed By Police

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[Africa Check] Doctored newspaper front page falsely claims Tanzania's Habari Leo reported 23,000 civilians killed by police

Nigeria: Nigerian Broadcaster Arise News Has Not Suspended Popular Journalist Oseni Rufai

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[Africa Check] Nigerian broadcaster Arise News has not suspended popular journalist Oseni Rufai

UNICEF urges action as child humanitarian crisis deepens

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UNICEF is sounding the alarm as humanitarian needs for children around the world reach unprecedented levels.

US to deport 15 Kenyans convicted of crimes

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The United States government has announced plans to deport 15 Kenyan nationals who were convicted of various crimes in the country.

Narrative Sovereignty: Africa Reclaims Its Global Voice {Business Africa}

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Africa Must Own Its Narrative: From misperception to economic power — we examine how strategic communication and leaders like Dorothea Hodge are helping the continent reshape its global reputation

M23 rebels claim control of Uvira in eastern Congo

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A spokesperson for the rebel group said on X that Uvira had been "liberated" by AFC/M23 forces.

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