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Uganda: Christmas Rush Brings Mixed Fortunes for Kampala Traders, Transport Operators

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[Nile Post] With Christmas just a day away, business activity in downtown Kampala has surged, but the benefits of the festive rush are being felt unevenly across sectors.

Uganda: Museveni Pledges Major Road Upgrades in Sembabule

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[Nile Post] President Museveni has pledged major investments in road infrastructure, electricity, water, and health services for Sembabule District as he concluded his campaign trail in the Greater Masaka sub-region.

Uganda: CCBU's Future Is Built On People, Performance and Purpose

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[Nile Post] The phrase "Culture eats strategy for breakfast" is often quoted by writers, consultants and organisational culture experts. As I settled into my role at the helm of Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU), I found this statement both true and profound. Strategies change, markets shift, regulations evolve and competition grows--but culture endures.

Uganda: Museveni to Officially Open Hoima City Stadium Today

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[Nile Post] President Yoweri Museveni is set to officially open the new Hoima City Stadium today, Wednesday, following the handover of the facility to government on Monday by the contractor, Ms Suuma, to the National Council of Sports (NCS).

Nigeria: NBA Urges Probe Into Controversial Tax Reform Laws

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[Premium Times] NBA cited serious concerns over the integrity, transparency, and credibility of Nigeria's legislative process.

Nigeria: 2027 - Makinde, Wike in War of Words

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[Leadership] | Wike promised Tinubu he would hold down Peoples Democratic Party - Oyo Governor | Makinde loyal to himself, not party, minister fires back

Nigeria: Rep Wase Seeks Rescue of 27 Persons Abducted in Plateau

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[Leadership] A former deputy speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Idris Wase, has urged security agencies to expedite efforts toward rescuing 27 persons abducted along the Zak-Sabon-Layin Gaji axis, within Bashar District, Wase local government area of Plateau state.

Nigeria: National Assembly Okays Repeal, Re-Enactment of 2024, 2025 Appropriation Acts

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[Leadership] The National Assembly took decisive action on Tuesday to streamline the national budget cycle, as both the Senate and the House of Representatives passed bills repealing and re-enacting the 2024 and 2025 Appropriation Acts.

Nigeria: Yewa College Old Students Launch N20bn Endowment Fund for Alma Mater

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[This Day] The Yewa (Egbado) College Old Students Association (YECOSA) has launched a N20 billion endowment fund to upgrade the facilities and infrastructure at the school.

Nigeria: Community Leaders, DPO Preach Unity At Cook for Peace Festival

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[This Day] The Divisional Police Officer of Orile-Iganmu Police Division, CSP Taofeek Bello, has called on residents to cooperate with security agencies in sustaining peace, saying that community support remains critical to ending clashes among street boys.

Nigeria: 'Governors Not the Only Thieves', Says Katsina Governor

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[Leadership] Katsina State governor, Dikko Ummaru Radda, has strongly dismissed claims that Nigerian governors were thieves, describing the narrative as unfair and misleading.

Sahel Alliance leaders meet in Bamako to deepen break with ECOWAS

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The three heads of states gathered to discuss security and development in the second summit of the Alliance of Sahel States.

Fan Zones across Morocco give added dimension to AFCON experience

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Football fans visiting Morocco for the African Cup of Nations are taking advantage of the specially designated Fan Zones, areas set aside for games, socialising and, of course, keeping up with the tournament.

Nigeria: U.S. Steps Up Aerial Surveillance Over Nigeria

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[Leadership] The United States (US) has reportedly been conducting intelligence-gathering flights over large parts of Nigeria since late November this year.

Uganda: Museveni Campaigns in Gomba, Kigongo Bashes NRM-Leaning Candidates

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[Independent (Kampala)] Gomba -- President Yoweri Museveni has taken his campaign to Gomba District, an area widely considered a political stronghold of National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert Kyagulanyi, aka Bobi Wine, as the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) intensified efforts to consolidate support and enforce party discipline ahead of the elections.

Nigeria: Suspended Zamfara Lawmakers Accuse Govt of Withholding Salaries

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[Premium Times] "The Zamfara State House of Assembly has 24 members, yet budgets were passed without the required two-thirds majority."

Kenya: Why 55% of Kenyans Are Saying No to Christmas This Year

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- A recent survey has revealed that 55 percent of Kenyans will not celebrate Christmas this year, marking a 5% increase from 2024.

Kenya: President Ruto Urges Kenyans to Prioritise Road Safety in Christmas Message

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has delivered his Christmas message to Kenyans, thanking citizens for their resilience throughout the year and urging caution during the festive travel period.

AFCON 2025: DR Congo, Senegal, Nigeria and Tunisia make early statements in Morocco

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AFCON 2025 burst into life in Morocco as Group C and D action delivered goals, atmosphere and early statements of intent from several tournament favourites.

Mozambique target historic first Afcon win in Morocco

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Mozambique believe they can reach the knockout stage at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, according to former international Manuel Bucuane.

UN Security Council agrees to extend African Union peacekeeping mission in Somalia for another year

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The United Nations Security Council on Tuesday agreed to extend the mandate of the African Union peacekeeping mission in Somalia for another year, until the end of 2026.

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