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Nigeria: Ribadu's Diplomatic Exploits Ribadu's Diplomatic Exploits

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[This Day] Mohammed Dahiru contends that Ribadu's visit to Washington has changed the conversation on security

Nigeria: Over 187,000 Electricity Customers Metered in Two Months - NERC

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[This Day] Abuja -- Data from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has indicated that power Distribution Companies (Discos) provided metering devices for 187,765 new customers in the two months covering September and October this year.

Rwanda: New Biotech Hub to Drive Disease-Resistant Crops

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[New Times] A centre of excellence for crop biotechnology is set be established to develop and deploy disease-resistant seeds under a new five-year project, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources.

West Africa: AMCE Achieves Two Landmark Successes As It Completes Its First Open-Heart Surgery and Delivers West Africa's First Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (Sbrt) for Lung Cancer

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[Afreximbank] Landmark procedure strengthens Africa's capacity for complex cardiac care, reducing reliance on overseas medical travel

Sierra Leone: Sierra Leoneans Urge Political Cooperation As Trust in Electoral Commission Falls to New Low

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[Afrobarometer] But most feel free to choose whom to vote for, believe their vote is secret, and say they did not fear violence during their last election.

Africa: AMCE Tackles Medical Tourism In Nigeria with Specialist Health Care Delivery

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[allAfrica] Abuja -- In a bid to tackle medical tourism among Nigerians, the African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE) has performed groundbreaking procedures and advanced treatments in the six months since its commissioning, officials announced during a press conference in Abuja on Monday.

Morocco braces for an AFCON festival beyond football

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Less than a week before the kick-off of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, the countdown has begun. In the host cities, final preparations are underway and the tournament atmosphere is gradually taking shape.

From Kinshasa to Bujumbura: How the M23 crisis risks engulfing the region

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According to Congolese political scientist Christian Moleka Kibamgu, the DRC’s diplomatic and military room for manoeuvre has narrowed significantly.

'Bandits' kidnap worshippers during church service in Nigeria

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At least 13 people are missing after armed men stormed a church, an official tells the BBC.

Botswana probes youth lured to fight in Ukraine on promises of quick pay

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The Botswana government is investigating two young men allegedly recruited to fight in Ukraine, as more Africans are said to be lured by misleading promises of military training and quick pay.

Researchers find evidence of youngest-ever children tattooed

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Researchers at the Arizona State University and the University of Missouri believe they have found evidence of the youngest-ever children to have been tattooed.

Indonesian weightlifter wins record-breaking 79kg gold at Southeast Asian Games

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Indonesian weightlifter Rizki Juniansyah has broken two world records, taking gold in the men’s 79-kilogram category at the 2025 Southeast Asian Games in Thailand.

Uganda: Mubaje Urges Imaams to Promote Unity, Economic Self-Reliance and Peaceful Elections

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[Nile Post] The Mufti of Uganda, Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje, has called on mosque Imaams to strengthen unity among Muslim communities, embrace economic empowerment programmes and uphold peace ahead of the forthcoming national elections, warning that poverty and internal divisions leave religious leaders vulnerable to manipulation.

Uganda: CJ Dollo Touts Judiciary Reforms, New Courts and Digital Systems At National Court Open Day

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[Nile Post] Chief Justice Alfonse Owiny-Dollo has highlighted major reforms within the Judiciary, including the expansion of courts, promotion of alternative justice systems and increased use of digital technologies, as key drivers of improved access to justice in Uganda.

Uganda: Museveni Promises More Tarmac Roads for Kakumiro As He Wraps Up Bunyoro Campaigns

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[Nile Post] President Museveni has concluded his campaign trail in the Bunyoro sub-region with renewed pledges to expand infrastructure and promote wealth creation in the area.

Uganda: Next Media Reaffirms Commitment to Peace Through #ichoosepeaceug Campaign

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[Nile Post] As Uganda approaches another general election cycle, Next Media has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting peace and national unity through the continuation of its #IChoosePeaceUG campaign, an initiative that has grown into a consistent national call for calm during politically sensitive periods.

Tunisia: Trial of NGO Workers Accused of Assisting 'Illegal' Migration Opens in Tunisia

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[RFI] Aid workers accused of assisting irregular migration to Tunisia went on trial on Monday, as Amnesty International criticised what it called "the relentless criminalisation of civil society" in the country.

Kenya: Ketraco Signs Sh40.4bn PPP to Expand, Modernise Power Transmission Network

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited (KETRACO) has signed a Sh40.4 billion ($311 million) Public-Private Partnership (PPP) agreement with a consortium comprising Africa50 and Power Grid Corporation of India, marking a major step in the expansion and modernisation of Kenya's power transmission network.

South Africa: Safa and Broos Hit Back At Racism Claims

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[Scrolla] The Bafana Bafana coach and the South African Football Association (Safa) have strongly denied that he made racist or sexist remarks.

South Africa: Zille Slams City Manager for Flaunting Millions in Designer Gear

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[Scrolla] Helen Zille is not impressed with Imogen Mashazi's wardrobe.

South Africa: South Africa Slams Massacre of Jewish Worshippers in Australia

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[Scrolla] The Department of International Relations has slammed the "senseless violence" saying there is no justification for attacking people based on their faith. The SA Jewish Board of Deputies says the massacre was a targeted act of anti-Semitism and has called for local unity.

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