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Senegal: At 17, Ibrahim Mbaye Roars Loud As Senegal's Unlikely Hero Ahead of Afcon Quarter-Final

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[CAF] At just 17 years and 344 days old, Ibrahim Mbaye has already done what generations of footballers only dream of -- he has carried Senegal through a knockout match at the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations and written his name into the competition's history books.

South Africa: Protesters condemn US attack on Venezuela

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Demonstrators took to the streets of the South African capital to denounce the US' recent atack on Venezuela, during which ousted president Nicolas Maduro and his wife were captured.

Nigeria/Algeria: Super Eagles Arrive Marrakech Ahead Algeria Clash

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[Vanguard] Super Eagles of Nigeria have arrived in Marrakech ahead of their quarter-final clash with Algeria at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

Nigeria: 'Nigeria's Poverty Situation Serious'

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[Vanguard] No fewer than 141 million Nigerians are expected to live in poverty this year, PricewaterhouseCoopers, PwC, revealed in its Nigeria Economic Outlook 2026 report.

Africa: Afcon 2025 - Quarter-Finals Set for Fierce Battles

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[CAF] The quarter-finals of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 bring together a collection of teams whose combined pedigree underlines the scale of the challenge ahead, with the eight remaining nations having collectively won the continental title 22 times.

Chinese foreign minister begins annual Africa tour with Ethiopia visit

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Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi pledged deeper cooperation on issues including trade, infrastructure, energy and transportation.

Africa: African Union Condemns Israel's Recognition of Somaliland

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[Shabelle] Addis Ababa -- The African Union's Peace and Security Council has strongly condemned Israel's decision to recognise Somaliland as an independent state, calling the move illegal and a threat to Somalia's sovereignty and regional stability.

East Africa: Rwanda's Gender Gains in 2025 Must Be Protected

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[New Times] In a previous interview with the former Chief Gender Monitor, Rose Rwabuhihi, she told me that it was important to document events and milestones, because it would otherwise be impossible to track progress. I agree with her.

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John Bennett, Isaac Fanin and guests look ahead to Mali v Senegal and Cameroon v Morocco.

Algeria apologises after player mocks Congolese superfan dressed as pan-African hero

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Michel Nkuka Mboladinga stood motionless throughout DR Congo's Afcon matches in tribute to Patrice Lumumba.

Uganda: Ugandans to Pay Up to Shs54m Visa Bond Under New US Travel Rules

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[Nile Post] Ugandans applying for a United States B1/B2 visitor visa for tourism or business will now be required to pay a refundable visa bond of between Shs18 million and Shs54 million before their application can proceed.

Benin elections: parties end campaigning days ahead of vote

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Parties competing in Benin's local and parliamentary elections ended their campaigning on Friday, ahead of the vote this weekend. It comes just over a month after the attempted coup that shook Cotonou.

Chinese and Iranian warships arrive in South Africa for BRICS naval exercises

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China will lead a joint military drill hosted by South Africa. Russian ships are also expected to join the exercises.

Kenya tournament chiefs admit errors over viral tennis wildcard

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The organisers of a professional women's tournament which has gone viral because of a wildcard player's poor performance acknowledge she should not have been allowed to play.

Africa: On the Crimes of Colonialism in Africa - 'Towards Redressing the Historical Injustices Through the Criminalisation of Colonialism'

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[Ghanaian Times] Algiers November 30, December 1, 2025)

Robots wow crowds at Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas

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The Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas drew large crowds on its second day. Robots and AI helpers took centre stage at the Consumer Electronics Show, featuring everything from cyber pets to laundry-folding machines.

Nigeria: Ex-justice minister Abubakar Malami granted bail in money laundering case

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Malami, who is accused of stealing and laundering public funds worth 8.7 billion naira, was being held in prison since December.

Largest projection show on Tokyo Government Building mesmerizes crowds

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Every evening, crowds in Shinjuku watch Tokyo Night & Light, a large-scale projection on the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, using 40 solar-powered projectors.

Somalia: US halts assistance to federal government

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The US has halted all assistance to Somalia's federal government, accusing it of destroying an American-funded warehouse and stealing food aid that was stored there. It comes as the Trump administration has ramped up criticism of Somali refugees in the US.

Zambia withdraws request for IMF loan extension

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Zambia has withdrawn its request for a one-year extension of its Extended Credit Facility with the International Monetary Fund, the IMF said on Wednesday.

Africa: Aid With Strings Attached: How New Health Pact with U.S. Challenges Ethiopia's Autonomy

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[Addis Standard] Addis Abebe -- The adage that ''there are no free lunches in geopolitics--only postponed bills'' captures a core reality of international relations: engagements that appear cost-free in the short term almost always carry deferred obligations.

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