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Malaria and rising child mortality put African health at a crossroads A 20% decrease in health funding could lead to 12 million more children dying by 2045

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Kampala, Uganda, 16 December 2025-/African Media Agency (AMA)/-The latest WHO World Malaria Report 2025 highlights a critical reality: malaria remains one of

Ethiopian PM welcomes India's Modi in Addis Ababa at start of two day visit

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India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Ethiopia on Tuesday for a two-day tour of the east-African country.

Aitana Bonmatí and Ousmane Dembele emerge as winners at the FIFA awards

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Ousmane Dembélé and Aitana Bonmatí were the headline winners at The Best FIFA Football Awards, held on Tuesday in Doha.

Young Black Leaders Connect Purpose, Service, and Heritage

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For seven days in Ghana, young Black professionals from around the world stepped into an experience that blended leadership, service, and cultural connection.

Rome opens two new Metro C stations, showcasing ancient ruins near Colosseum

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Rome unveils two new Metro C stations near the Colosseum, featuring ancient artifacts. The project, nearly 20 years in the making, promises to ease city traffic.

West Africa: Ecobank Côte d'Ivoire and Corus International Sign a Collaboration Agreement To Strengthen Support For Agricultural Cooperatives In West Africa

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[InfoWire] Ecobank Côte d'Ivoire and Corus International announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at strengthening the development, structuring, and professionalisation of agricultural cooperatives in West Africa.

Gaza's displaced struggle with heavy rain and cold weather in fragile tents

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Gaza is facing another hardship as heavy rain and cold weather hit thousands of displaced people living in fragile tent camps.

Rebels say they will withdraw from key DR Congo city at US request

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The US accuses Rwanda of backing the rebel advance in breach of a deal brokered by President Trump.

Lagos Dog Carnival returns for its 7th edition

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Dogs all dressed up in costumes and designer outfits paraded down a walkway in Nigeria on Saturday as the annual Lagos Dog Carnival returned.

DRC: Cautious hope and skepticism after AFC-M23 announces withdrawal from Uvira

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In Uvira, in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, the announcement of the “unilateral” withdrawal of AFC-M23 fighters has revived hopes for a return to peace, while raising many questions.

Beirut hosts colourful Christmas parade despite tension with Israel

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Despite tensions with Israel and a fragile ceasefire, Lebanon entered the festive season as Beirut hosted a colourful Christmas parade, with marching bands, music and bright decorations filling the city streets.

30 people jailed in Benin in connection with failed coup

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Some 30 people - most of them soldiers - have been jailed in Benin in connection with a failed coup attempt earlier this month, French news agency AFP is reporting.

Ghana: Supreme Court Suspends Kpandai Election Rerun

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[Ghanaian Times] By a unanimous decision, the Supreme Court on Tuesday halted the upcoming parliamentary re-run election in Kpandai, Northern Region.

Tunisia: Tunisia Observes 15th Anniversary of Outbreak of Revolution

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[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis -- Tunisia observes, on Wednesday 17 December, the 15th anniversary of the outbreak of the Tunisian Revolution, a defining turning point in the country's contemporary history.

Nigeria: Supreme Court Confirms Former CJN Tanko Muhammad's Death

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[Premium Times] The Supreme Court has confirmed the death of former Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) Tanko Muhammad.

Uganda: High Court Opens Hearing in Namanve Land Dispute Involving Tycoon Kirumira

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[Nile Post] The High Court in Mukono has commenced hearing a long-running land dispute involving businessman Godfrey Kirumira, Liberty Inland Container Depot (ICD), and Capital Ventures International Limited (CVIL) over ownership of an 85-acre parcel of land located in Namanve Industrial Park.

Africa: Namibia Ranked 5th in Africa On Dealing With Money Laundering

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[Namibian] Namibia has been ranked among the top five countries in Africa in dealing with money laundering and financial crime risk exposures.

Nigeria: Suicide Bomber Kills Five Soldiers in Borno

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[Premium Times] A suicide bomber has reportedly killed five soldiers in the Pulka area of Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State.

Nigeria: 2027 Election Already Concluded, 26 Assembly Tickets in My Pocket - Akwa Ibom Speaker

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[Premium Times] A group affiliated with the APC in Akwa Ibom has condemned the speaker's comments as being insensitive and undemocratic.

Nigeria: Lagos Govt Rewards 177 Public Servants With Cars, Cash Gifts for Excellence

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[Premium Times] The Lagos State government presented the gifts to reward excellence in the state's public service.

Kenya: City Hall Okays Two Monthly Menstrual Health Days for Women Staff

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Nairobi County Executive Committee approved the introduction of two monthly Menstrual Health Days for women employees, formally adopting the policy as part of Nairobi City County's human resource framework.

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