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Mali conflict survivors recount sexual violence and killings blamed on Russia’s Africa Corps

Africanews  

The United Nations has reported abuses on all sides. But the allegations against Africa Corps are new, and the AP is reporting them for the first time.

Cameroon post-election unrest: Protesters jailed, others freed

Africanews  

A political crisis continues to engulf Cameroon just a few weeks after the West African country held its presidential election.

He was an Uber driver in the US. Now he's scared of jihadists after deportation to Somalia

BBC News Africa  

As some Somali migrants fear what might happen next, the BBC speaks to one deportee in Mogadishu.

Eritrea announces departure from IGAD regional bloc

Africanews  

Its departure comes amid a fierce war of words between Asmara and Ethiopia raising fears of a renewed armed conflict between the two countries.

Femicide not officially recognised in Kenya despite rising cases

Africanews  

The United Nations says one in five women are killed in Kenya every day, but that many cases remain unreported or misclassified.

Street art festival sees Lagos turned into 'open-air gallery'

BBC News Africa  

Nigeria's biggest city is known for its vibrant arts scene, nightlife and creativity, but street art is relatively unknown.

Trump features in new batch of photos from Jeffrey Epstein's estate

Africanews  

The images were released on Friday by Democrats on the House Oversight Committee.

Tunisian opposition leader, Abir Moussi, handed 12-year jail term

Africanews  

Rights groups say the ruling is another step towards entrenching President Kais Saied's one-man rule.

Haitians try to rebuild lives in aftermath of Hurricane Melissa

Africanews  

World Food Programme says the Category 5 storm's passage in October exacerbated Haiti's humanitarian crisis.

West African troops supporting Benin government following failed coup

Africanews  

Some 200 soldiers, mainly from Nigeria and Ivory Coast, have been deployed to the country.

M23 rebels take control of strategic Congo town as peace deal crumbles

Africanews  

The United States accuses Rwanda of leading the Great Lakes region toward war and warns action will be taken against 'spoilers'.

Trump's 'historic' peace deal for DR Congo shattered after rebels seize key city

BBC News Africa  

The recent Washington Accord was hailed as "historic" by the US president but the fighting continues.

Fuel tanker explosion kills at least eight people in Cameroon

Africanews  

The tanker was carrying more than 36,000 litres of fuel when it exploded in Tiko.

Yango Group announces strategic investment in Gigmile to accelerate Africa’s last-mile delivery and logistics innovation.

AfricaDotcom  

ACCRA, Ghana, 12 December 2025-/African Media Agency(AMA)/-Yango Group, a global tech company bringing advanced technology to local communities, has announced

Senegal to suspend all extraditions to France

Africanews  

Senegalese Justice Minister Yassine Fall said Dakar will refuse to extradite people wanted by France until it receives a favourable response from Paris to its own extradition requests.

Eritrea quits regional bloc as tensions rise with Ethiopia

BBC News Africa  

Eritrea says it has been targetted by Igad and that the bloc is failing its founding principles.

UK sanctions four senior RSF commanders over atrocities in Sudan

Africanews  

The four officers include RSF deputy leader Abdul Rahim Hamdan Dagalo and three other commanders. They are suspected of having committed atrocities in El Fasher.

Pix of the Day December 12, 2025

Africanews  

Africanews samples a selection of the day's most striking images

Deadly building collapse in Fez: Families evacuated, investigation underway

Africanews  

After a deadly building collapse in Fez, 22 families have been evacuated from their homes. Local authorities said they had stepped in to ensure residents' safety and prevent further danger.

Gang violence, thefts surge in post-cyclone Mayotte

Africanews  

Burglaries have increased by 35% since Cyclone Chido a year ago. Fearing for their safety, some residents have abandoned entire neighborhoods in Mamoudzou, the biggest city on the island

New video shows Gaza hostages celebrating Hanukkah before their deaths

Africanews  

New footage shows six hostages celebrating Hanukkah in a Gaza tunnel before being killed by Hamas. Their families hope to highlight that they should have returned alive.

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