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As two-time runner-up Mohamed Salah prepares for another tilt at the Africa Cup of Nations, BBC Sport Africa profiles other stars who never lifted the trophy.

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[WHO-AFRO] Brazzaville -- As diphtheria continues to threaten lives across eight Member States in Africa, Ministers of Health have renewed their political commitment to halt the resurgence of this vaccine-preventable disease.

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Morocco is stepping up preparations to host the Africa Cup of Nations, with the capital Rabat emerging as a main showcase of the country’s readiness ahead of the tournament’s kickoff on Dec. 21.

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It is a well-known fact that farming is the backbone of most African economies, providing livelihoods and income for hundreds of millions. But what is not

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[The Conversation Africa] Water is a vital resource. Life on earth, as we know it, is impossible without access to safe drinking water. Concerns over declining quality and consistency of municipal drinking water supplied to consumers have been increasing over a long time.

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[This Day] ·Urges sober celebrations at Christmas

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[This Day] United States President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed a sweeping proclamation restricting the entry of foreign nationals from dozens of countries, with Nigeria placed under a partial suspension of entry amid heightened US concerns over security, terrorism and visa overstays.

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[This Day] ·Says crime thrives on weak enforcement

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[This Day] The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has raised serious concerns over worsening insecurity and widespread human rights abuses across Nigeria, revealing that it received a staggering 422,942 complaints in November 2025 alone.

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[This Day] The federal government has directed an immediate suspension of all actions and enforcement measures related to the proposed ban on sachet alcohol products by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), pending the outcome of consultations and a final directive.

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[Premium Times] Amnesty International said "gross human rights violations" occurred during Mr Buhari's tenure between 2015 and 2023.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has pledged that Kenya will deploy "all methods, including diplomatic means and all other lawful avenues" to resolve the long-running dispute over Migingo Island, amid renewed concerns over the harassment of Kenyan fishermen by Ugandan security forces.

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It was seized in January from the company’s Loullo-Gounkoto complex following a confiscation order by a judge.

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Despite the controversy, demand remains huge, with FIFA reporting more than 20 million ticket requests in the latest sales phase.

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[allAfrica] Recently in The Gambia, the African Forestry and Wildlife Commission gathered to reflect on the bonds between people and the forest landscapes that sustain them. The meeting took place as countries manage shifting markets, rising demands on land and resources, and the changing realities of rural livelihoods. These landscapes continue to guide daily life, steadying households and shaping their resilience.

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A centre in South Africa processing applications for the United States refugee program was raided by immigration and law enforcement officers, and seven Kenyan nationals were arrested for working there illegally, South Africa's Home Affairs Ministry said Wednesday.

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[Liberian Investigator] Vendors at Omega General Market, one of Monrovia's busiest trading hubs, say mounting garbage and prolonged inaction by market authorities have turned a key section of the market into a public health hazard, forcing some sellers to abandon their stalls and threatening livelihoods.

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[Liberian Investigator] Liberia on Tuesday took a major step toward a cash-lite economy with the launch of its Inclusive Instant Payment System (IIPS), a national digital platform that for the first time allows real-time transfers across mobile money networks.

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[Liberian Investigator] Civil society group Solidarity & Trust for a New Day (STAND) on Tuesday openly rejected a Liberia National Police (LNP) directive barring protests at the Executive Mansion, declaring that it will proceed with its planned December 17 "Lead or Leave" demonstration at the seat of government, a location it says has long been used for public assembly by citizens, including those currently in power.

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Six of the top 10 countries on the International Rescue Committee's list are in Africa.

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[Liberian Investigator] Liberia's Chief Police Investigator for the Crime Services Department, Reafeal Wilson, on Tuesday came under sustained pressure during cross-examination in the ongoing Capitol Building arson trial, as defense lawyers challenged the credibility of the fire investigation and the reliability of audio evidence presented by the state.