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Digital violence is intensifying, yet nearly half of the world’s women and girls lack legal protection from digital abuse

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New York, USA, 20 November 2025 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/-The digital world promised connection and empowerment – but for millions of women and girls, it

Sierra Leone chimpanzee sanctuary reopens after securing forest protection

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Earlier this year, Sierra Leone’s world renowned Tacugama chimpanzee sanctuary shut down to protest the destruction of surrounding forest in the Western Area Peninsula National Park. Five months later, it’s once again welcoming visitors to the sanctuary.

Chinese premier in landmark visit to Zambia focusing on access to critical minerals

Africanews  

The two countries are due to sign documents to start the upgrade of the Tazara railway line linking Zambia's mines to the Tanzanian port of Dar es Salaam.

Nigeria closes schools in Kwara state over fears of new attacks

Africanews  

Nigerian authorities have shut schools in five districts of central Kwara state, over fears they could be targeted by armed gangs after a deadly attack on a church in the state earlier this week.

Dutch prosecutors seek hefty sentence for Eritrean trafficking suspect

Africanews  

Amanuel Walid, known as Tewelde Goitom, is accused of running a migration route to Europe via Libya.

Macron returns to Africa, starting tour in Mauritius with promise of “win-win” ties

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From Mauritius, Macron will travel on to South Africa for the G20 summit, before visiting Gabon and Angola — a trip that underscores Paris’s ambition to re-engage with Africa through diplomacy, business, and shared strategic goals

Somalia: Le rêve touristique face à la dure réalité sécuritaire

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[allAfrica] Ce jeudi 20 novembre 2025, la capitale somalienne présente un double visage étonnant : ses plages paradisiaques coexistent avec une instabilité chronique. Les autorités s'efforcent d'utiliser le tourisme comme outil de transformation de l'image nationale, malgré l'héritage de la guerre civile et la menace constante des combattants Shebab.

Pope Leo XIV urges humane treatment of migrants amid U.S. crackdown

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He also briefly addressed the church investigation into Spanish Bishop Rafael Zornoza, who faces allegations of sexual abuse dating back nearly three decades. The bishop denies the accusations and is cooperating with the canonical probe while undergoing cancer treatment.

Wealthy nations backsliding on commitment to global development

Africanews  

The world’s richest nations are backsliding in their support for global development, according to a new study by the Commitment to Development Index.

Africa: Afreximbank Delivers Solid, Steady Performance for the Nine Months Ended 30 September 2025

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[Afreximbank] FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Celebrations as Haiti qualifies for World Cup for first time in 51 years

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They made it through after beating Nicaragua 2-0, defying the odds to qualify for the tournament for the first time in 51 years.

Nigeria convicts separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu of terrorism

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Nigeria's High Court has convicted separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu on seven terrorism-related charges. The judge in Abuja on Thursday ruled that prosecutors provided “incontroverted evidence” that Kanu’s broadcasts incited deadly attacks on security forces and citizens in the country's south east.

Nigeria: Jigawa Governor's Wife Grieves Over Abduction of Kebbi School Girls

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[Premium Times] The Jigawa First Lady also mourned the loss of Brigadier General Musa Uba, a brave soldier who sacrificed his life in service to his country

Nigeria: Govt Seeks Death Penalty for Biafran Leader Nnamdi Kanu

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[Vanguard] Following the conviction of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, the Federal Government, on Thursday, applied for him to be sentenced to death.

Nigeria: Court Convicts Nnamdi Kanu On Seven Terrorism Charges

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[Vanguard] Abuja - A Federal High Court in Abuja has found Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), guilty on all seven terrorism-related charges brought against him by the federal government.

Nigeria: Court Convicts Nnamdi Kanu of Terrorism Charges

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[Premium Times] The judge is expected to sentence Mr Kanu after concluding the ongoing judgement.

Nigeria: Court Convicts Nnamdi Kanu of Illegal Importation of Radio Transmitter

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[Premium Times] Trial judge James Omotosho earlier convicted Mr Kanu on six terrorism charges.

Nigeria's High Court convicts separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu on 7 terrorism-related charges

Africanews  

Nigeria's High Court has convicted separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu on seven terrorism-related charges. The judge in Abuja on Thursday ruled that prosecutors provided “incontroverted evidence” that Kanu’s broadcasts incited deadly attacks on security forces and citizens in the country's south east.

Signs of easing tension between Senegalese president and prime minister

Africanews  

There have been rumours of a rift between the two men, arising from President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s restructuring of the presidential coalition.

How Japan’s food tech innovations target global food security challenges

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From automated vertical farms to soil-free film farming, Japan is developing technologies that could revolutionise global agriculture, reducing land, water, and labour use while empowering small farmers.

Arsenal and Visit Rwanda end partnership after 8 years amid human right controversy

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English football team Arsenal says it will terminate its partnership with Visit Rwanda at the end of this season, when the brand will cease to appear on the Gunners’ sleeves. Arsenal has come under fire over Rwanda's human rights record and alleged sponsorship of M23 rebels in eastern DRC.

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