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The victims, including women and children, were ambushed on their way to a religious festival.

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Some 130 children and teachers, released after being kidnapped from their Catholic school in Nigeria last month, attended a ceremony on Monday held by Niger's state governor.

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[Nile Post] President Museveni has commended the progress made in social and economic infrastructure development in Masaka City and the surrounding district, citing improved road networks, expanded rural electrification, and enhanced water supply systems.

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[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., on Sunday, December 21, received a telephone call from the President of the United States of America, Donald J. Trump, the Executive Mansion has disclosed.

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[New Dawn] President Joseph Nyuma Boakai's administration is bracing for heightened tension with the House of Representatives in 2026, as reports indicate lawmakers plan to boycott his upcoming State of the Nation Address (SONA).

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[CAF] Democratic Republic of the Congo and Benin will kick off their TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 campaigns in a fixture rich in symbolism on Tuesday in Rabat.

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[Premium Times] "The incident happened around 8 p.m. when they were heading to Sabon Layi for the event,"

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[The Conversation Africa] More than one million South Africans, about 1.6% of the country's population of 63 million, currently live overseas. Emigration is never a solitary event or a purely economic decision. When one person leaves, an entire network of relationships is reshaped. This means that parents, grandparents, siblings and friends are left behind, making it challenging to maintain close bonds across continents.

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The UN Security Council received a briefing on Monday about the escalating violence and worsening humanitarian situation in Sudan as the paramilitary RSF and Sudanese army battle for control of the country.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Nigerian singer Ahmed Ololade, popularly known as Asake, has expressed deep sorrow following the death of a fan during his concert at Nyayo Stadium on December 20.

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[This Day] ·Military, police order massive deployment of personnel, assets for crime-free Yuletide

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[Shabelle] Washington, United States -- The United States has recalled nearly 30 senior diplomats, including its ambassador to Somalia, as part of a sweeping overhaul of foreign policy aimed at aligning with the "America First" agenda, US officials said.

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AFCON 2025 continues to build. Day Two took place yesterday, with three exciting group-stage matches. After Morocco opened the tournament with a 2-0 win over Comoros, Group A continued at the Mohammed V Stadium in Casablanca, where Mali faced Zambia in the first fixture of the day.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) is grappling with internal divisions and an uncertain political future following the death of its long-serving leader, Raila Odinga, according to a new national survey by TIFA Research.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has dismissed speculation about his health, insisting he is "well, very well," following reports that he was unwell and unable to accompany his boss President William Ruto yesterday.

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[Capital FM] NAIROBI, Kenya Dec 23 - The death of veteran opposition leader Raila Odinga has dramatically altered the country's political landscape, complicating President William Ruto's path to re-election in 2027, a new opinion poll suggests.

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Some 130 children and teachers, released after being kidnapped from their Catholic school in Nigeria last month, attended a ceremony on Monday held by Niger's state governor.

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Police are investigating the circumstances of the death of 20-year-old Karen Lojore.

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Victor Osimhen is determined to lead a "talented" Super Eagles squad to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title, aiming to overcome past disappointments.

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[Premium Times] The police arrested the FIJ journalist after allegedly detaining his wife and nine-month-old child to lure him out.

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[Premium Times] With initiatives like WIBI demonstrating measurable results, the path forward is clearer than ever: When women have the tools they need, entire economies accelerate.