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South Africa & EU ink critical minerals pact, champion multilateralism

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The deal comes as the EU races to diversify supply away from dominant sources and amid growing fears of disruptions.

Lupita Nyong’o And Angélique Kidjo Reflect On The Power Of Storytelling

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In a special episode of Inside Africa, celebrating the series’ 25th anniversary, Academy Award-winning actress Lupita Nyong'o and Grammy

Nigeria: Niger Govt Confirms Kidnap of Pupils in Agwara, Blames School for Ignoring Security Directive

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[Vanguard] The Niger State Government has confirmed the abduction of an unverified number of pupils and staff from St. Mary's School in the Papiri area of Agwara Local Government, describing the incident as deeply distressing and avoidable.

ALX, Anthropic, And The Government Of Rwanda Launch Landmark AI Learning Initiative

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Kigali, Rwanda – November 17, 2025 ALX, Anthropic, and the Government of Rwanda today announced a landmark partnership to revolutionize learning and

Liberia: HIV Cases Rise to 36,000 in Liberia As Nac Warns of Funding Gaps

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[Liberian Investigator] MONROVIA -- Liberia's HIV cases have increased to approximately 36,000 people, up from 34,000 last year, according to new UNAIDS Spectrum 2025 data released Thursday by the National AIDS Commission (NAC). The updated figures, announced before National AIDS Day on December 1, show that women continue to carry the greatest burden of the virus nationwide.

Liberia: Finance Minister - CDC Left 'Worthless' National Budget, UP Vows No Repeat

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[Liberian Investigator] MONROVIA -- The Minister of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP), Augustine Ngafuan, said the former ruling Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) government left the country with a worthless national budget, noting that the mistakes made by the George Weah-led government would not be repeated under the Unity Party.

Uniting For Africa’s Digital Public Infrastructure Future

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In an era where digital access defines opportunity, the Global DPI Summit 2025 lands at a pivotal moment for the African continent and the wider global

Nigeria: C/River - Man Forced Into Coffin With Corpse Over Claims He Killed Deceased

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[Vanguard] A middle aged man whose name was given as Ulim Lobe was forced into a coffin with a corpse over claims that he was responsible for the death of the man in the coffin.

Nigeria: Terrorists Kidnap Students From Niger School

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[Vanguard] Terrorists have reportedly abducted students at St. Mary's School, a Catholic institution in Papiri community, Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State.

Africa: Vapes Are 3,000 Times Dirtier Than the Average Toilet Seat, Study Reveals

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[Capital FM] Vapes and e-cigarettes have 3,000 times more germs than the average toilet seat.

Dutch court hears case against Eritrean human trafficker

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

Macron begins Africa tour with landmark Mauritius visit

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French President Emmanuel Macron began a tour of Africa on Thursday with a visit to the Indian Ocean island of Mauritius.

Lesotho: Chief Justice Halts Recruitment To Electoral Commission

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[Lesotho Times] THE recruitment of new Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) Commissioners has been halted by Chief Justice Sakoane Sakoane, who has temporarily interdicted the process pending a full hearing of a constitutional challenge next month.

Pupils abducted from Catholic school in fresh Nigeria attack

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Security forces have launched operations to assess the situation and locate the missing pupils.

Midnight tastings mark Beaujolais Nouveau celebrations in France

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France marked the release of Beaujolais Nouveau at midnight, drawing crowds to bars and celebrating a long-standing tradition around the young red wine.

Africa: Fire Outbreak Halts Climate Negotiation Activities At COP30 in Brazil

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[Premium Times] A fire outbreak on Thursday has disrupted activities at the Blue zone axis of the ongoing United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil, forcing the temporary closure of the Blue Zone where formal negotiations are taking place.

Nigeria: Aircraft From Lagos Suffers Landing Malfunction in Enugu

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[Vanguard] An aircraft with registration number 5N-BZN, arriving Enugu from Lagos, suffered a nose-landing gear malfunction while landing on Thursday.

Tanzania: No Mine Water Threatens Public Use, Officials Say

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[Daily News] Mwanza -- RESIDENTS across the Lake Zone have been reassured that robust measures are firmly in place to prevent contaminated water from any mines flowing into public water sources.

Nigeria: Timeline - Inside Nnamdi Kanu's Journey From Biafra Activism to Conviction for Terrorism

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[Premium Times] Mr Kanu, who was convicted for terrorism at the Federal High Court in Abuja, had been facing trial since 2015 when he was first arrested by Nigeria's authorities.

Nigeria: UN Security Council Discusses Insecurity in Nigeria, Other West African Countries

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[Premium Times] Top officials raised fresh concerns over the rapidly deteriorating security situation in West Africa and the Sahel, calling for urgent, coordinated regional action to confront expanding terrorist networks.

China to upgrade Zambia’s Tazara Railway in $1.4bn deal

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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.

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