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Museum exhibit spotlights Africa’s lost artifacts

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Manchester Museum has unveiled thousands of African artifacts while openly acknowledging it knows “little to nothing” about the origins of many of

How Mara is reshaping Afrobeats

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The ‘Mara’ sub-genre has quietly become one of the most kinetic forces shaping Afrobeats, rooted in the street cultures of Mainland Lagos, Nigeria.

Burkina Faso frees Nigerian Air Force crew

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A tense diplomatic situation in West Africa has been resolved after Burkina Faso released 11 detained Nigerian Air Force personnel. The crew had

Donald Trump defends first year back in office in politically charged speech

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President Donald Trump delivered a politically charged speech Wednesday carried live in prime time on network television, seeking to pin the blame for economic challenges on Democrats while also repeating his claim of having ended "eight wars" in ten months.

Africa: All of Africa Today - December 18, 2025

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UK museum knows 'little to nothing' about new African display

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Manchester Museum curators hope the exhibition of African items will provoke 'honest conversation'.

Liverpool rappers in Somalia during clan conflict

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British citizens Abdifatah Gulaid and Noah Ihiekwe were seen carrying guns and parading with troops.

South Africa: Severe Weather Warning Issued for KwaZulu-Natal Coast - South African News Briefs - December 18, 2025

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Nigeria: Tinubu Replaces Heads of Two Petroleum Agencies, Including NMDPRA Chief Accused of Corruption

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[Premium Times] Mr Ahmed has been facing allegations of corruption by the industrialist Aliko Dangote, whose refinery is the largest in Africa.

Nigeria: Nigerian Lawmakers Amend Electoral Act, Approve Stiffer Penalties for Electoral Offences

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[Premium Times] The amendments are aimed at strengthening the powers of the INEC, entrenching clearer electoral procedures and closing gaps exposed during recent general elections, particularly in the pre-election activities.

Nigeria: Abductions Top November Rights Violations As NHRC Logged 422,942 Complaints

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[Premium Times] The NHRC said it logged the reports of the abductions of victims including over 55 farmers, travellers, students, and worshippers in November.

Nigeria: 'You Can't Tax Hunger' - Opposition Warns Tinubu

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[Vanguard] Abuja -- *Commends NLC, TUC for standing against 'anti-people' policies

Uganda: Sex Workers Warn of Rising Killings As Uganda Marks Day Against Violence

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[Nile Post] Sex worker organisations in Uganda have marked the International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers by warning that attacks and killings remain a daily reality, driven by criminalisation, stigma and a lack of protection.

Rwanda: Child Stunting Declines, but Govt Targets Not Met

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[New Times] Rwanda has recorded a reduction in child undernutrition, with stunting declining from 33 per cent in 2020 to 27 per cent in 2025, according to the (2021-2025) Demographic and Health Survey (DHS).

Morocco: Anger Mounts in Moroccan City of Safi As Deadly Floods Expose Decades of Neglect

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[RFI] Residents of the Moroccan port city of Safi are accusing authorities of abandoning working-class neighbourhoods, ignoring known flood risks and failing to maintain basic infrastructure, after flash floods killed at least 37 people.

Somalia: U.S. Forces Conduct Strikes Targeting ISIS-Somalia

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[Africom] Stuttgart, Germany -- In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted airstrikes targeting ISIS-Somalia on Dec. 15-16, 2025.

Nigeria: Concerned Northern Elders Reject Nef Position On FIRS, Back Tinubu's Reforms

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[Leadership] The Concerned Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has disowned and sharply criticised recent statements credited to the Northern Elders Forum over the activities of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), describing the position as a misrepresentation of the true aspirations of the North.

Nigeria: In Three Cities, One Festive Glow, Martina Lights Up Christmas Across Nigeria

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[This Day] Across Nigeria, Christmas is more than a date on the calendar; it is a season of warmth, shared moments and communal joy. This year, Maltina brought that spirit alive in spectacular fashion, spreading festive cheer across three major cities with iconic light-up installations that transformed public spaces into glowing hubs of celebration, togetherness and holiday magic. Victoria Ojiako reports

Nigeria: Webinar Exposes Realities of Underage Gambling Through Survivors' Stories

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[This Day] Iyke Bede presents the disturbing scenario that behind the statistics and policy debates on underage gambling are real lives shaped by early exposure to betting and its far-reaching consequences. At a recent webinar convened by GambleAwareNG and GamblePause, these hidden realities came into sharp focus as young Nigerians who began gambling as minors shared deeply personal stories of loss, addiction, and recovery. Their testimonies, alongside expert insights, revealed underage gambling not as a distant

Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso Releases Detained 11 NAF Pilots, Crew Members

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[Leadership] Burkina Faso has released 11 pilots and crew members of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), nine days after their detention for landing in the West African neighbouring country

South Africa: Municipality Silent On Why It Can't Provide Electricity

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[GroundUp] "We no longer care about bricks because we know they will take forever," says Komani woman who has lived in shacks for 24 years

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