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Rwanda: What Us Withdrawal From Green Climate Fund Means for Rwanda

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[New Times] Experts warn that stepping back from climate cooperation would ultimately harm the US itself.

Atlas Lions roar into AFCON final to set up showpiece clash with Senegal [Football Now]

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Youssef El-Nesyri scored the winning penalty, and Yassine" Bono" Bounou saved two as Morocco advanced to the Africa Cup of Nations final with a 4-2 win on penalties over Nigeria on Wednesday.

USA: Protests erupt in Minneapolis after ice agents shoot man in the leg

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Tear gas was deployed by federal agents and local police in Minneapolis after a suspect was shot in the leg. Authorities say the officer had been assaulted with a shovel.

Can Uganda leverage oil to turn around economy? [Business Africa]

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With crude exports potentially starting as soon as October, the promise of nearly $2 billion a year is on the horizon. But can the nation avoid the dreaded "resource curse" that has plagued others?

Morocco edge Nigeria on penalties to reach AFCON Final

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Morocco booked their place in the final of the Africa Cup of Nations after defeating Nigeria on penalties following a tense 0–0 draw in Rabat. In a semi-final dominated by intensity rather than goals, the host nation eventually prevailed thanks to goalkeeper Yassine Bono’s heroics in the shootout.

Makoko demolitions leave thousands homeless as Lagos clears waterfront settlement

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Makoko, often described as a floating slum, has existed for decades and is home to tens of thousands of people who depend largely on fishing and small-scale trading.

Nigeria: ASUU Commends Federal Govt On New Agreement, Raises Concerns Over Implementation

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[Premium Times] ASUU president said the union is optimistic about the implementation of the agreement in totality, "but there still exists that pessimistic side, looking at our history with the government and the poverty of sincerity."

South Africa: Farmers Warn Foot and Mouth Disease Is Out of Control

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[Scrolla] Foot and mouth disease has spread to seven provinces leaving farmers struggling with losses rising food prices and export bans. Farmers say government delays and vaccine shortages are allowing the disease to spread while they are barred from acting themselves.

Protest in Israel supports Iranian demonstrators after weeks of unrest

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About 100 members of the Persian Jewish community in Israel gathered to express support for Iranian protesters, following several weeks of anti-government demonstrations. The participants voiced solidarity and called for freedom and political reform in Iran.

Namibia: Swapo Veteran Hishoono Dies

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[Namibian] Former presidential adviser and ex-secretary of the Swapo Party Elders Council, Kanana Hishoono, has died.

Uganda elections chief says he faces threats over vote outcome

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Uganda’s elections chief says he is facing pressure and threats linked to the outcome of this week’s presidential vote but insists the results will be determined solely by the ballot.

Uganda votes in tense presidential election amid internet shutdown

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Uganda's presidential election on Thursday was marked by an internet shutdown, tight security, and long queues. President Museveni faces opposition from Bobi Wine.

Uganda: EC - Technical Faults Won't Block Ugandans From Voting

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[Nile Post] Electoral Commission (EC) Chairperson Justice Simon Byabakama has assured Ugandans that technical glitches in voting machines will not prevent citizens from exercising their right to vote in the 2026 general elections.

Uganda: Voting Goes On Despite Machine Issues - Electoral Commission

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[Nile Post] Electoral Commission (EC) Chairperson Justice Simon Byabakama has assured Ugandans that voting is continuing smoothly despite technical challenges reported at some polling stations during the 2026 general elections.

Polls open in Uganda amid internet blackout as Museveni seeks seventh term

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Voting began Thursday in Uganda’s presidential election despite a days-long internet shutdown that has been criticised as an anti-democratic tactic in a country where the president has held office since 1986.

Nigeria: APC Suspends Official for Retaining PDP Membership After Defection

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[Leadership] The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ukanafun local government area of Akwa Ibom State has officially suspended its chapter's treasurer, Mr. Ukobong Ibekwe.

Nigeria: APC E-Registration - Shinkafi Writes Yiltwada, Alleges Members' Exclusion in Zamfara

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[Leadership] A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Zamfara State, Dr. Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi, has appealed to the national leadership of the party over the alleged exclusion of his supporters from the ongoing nationwide APC membership e-registration exercise in the state.

Nigeria: Court Refuses to Issue Arrest Warrant for Ganduje Over Port Ownership Scandal

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[Premium Times] The state's counsel applied to the court under Section 388 of the Administration of Criminal Justice Law of Kano, requesting a bench warrant against all defendants for their failure to appear in the proceedings.

Ghana: Economy Expands 3.8 Percent in October 2025 - Gss

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[Ghanaian Times] THE country's economy in October 2025 provisionally grew at 3.8 per cent relative to the 3.0 per cent recorded in October 2024, the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has revealed.

Liberia: Mixed Reactions As U.S. Suspends Immigrant Visa for Liberia, 74 Other Countries in New Screening Overhaul

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[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Liberia's inclusion on a new United States visa suspension list has ignited intense debate across the country and within the Liberian diaspora, exposing deep frustrations, political divisions, and long-standing anxieties about the future of Liberia-U.S. relations.

Nigeria: NJC Recommends Oyewole for Supreme Court Bench, Approves 35 Others for Judicial Positions (Full List)

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[Premium Times] The recommendation was made alongside those of 35 other candidates for various judicial offices across the country.

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