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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Inspector General of Police has deployed reinforcements, including a police helicopter, to tackle a major traffic snarl-up on the Nairobi-Nakuru Highway reported earlier today.

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The Africanews editorial team takes a look back at the highlights of 2024. Africa has faced a year of extreme weather events. Droughts have worsened, followed by torrential rains and flooding.

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[Nile Post] Police on Friday dominated various Kampala streets as the top leadership of the force gave a "special" but rare festive season message to city dwellers.

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[Premium Times] The police said it will intensify patrols and vigilance throughout the festive season to ensure a safe environment.

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In January 2024, Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger officially established the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), marking their exit from ECOWAS and solidifying a united front for regional security.

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The Chief of General Staff of the Armed Forces, Gen. Christian Tshiwewe, who has been in office since October 2022 during the last major shake-up, was replaced by Lt. Gen. Jules Banza Mwilambwe.

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West Africa's regional bloc, ECOWAS, has approved a timeline for the exit of three countries hit by coups—Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso

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[Liberian Observer] Amid nationwide protests by some public health workers in Liberia, operations at the government-run C.B. Dunbar Comprehensive Hospital in Gbarnga, Bong County, have come to a standstill as anesthetists strike over low salaries. This has forced surgical cases to be redirected to neighboring facilities and has resulted in reported fatalities.

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[Liberian Observer] The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) has selected Liberia as eligible to develop a compact in recognition of the country's commitment to pursuing critical economic and democratic governance reforms. However, this selection marks only the beginning of a rigorous process, and the final determination depends on several factors, including analytical assessments, the availability of funds, and approval by MCC's Board of Directors.

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[Premium Times] "I can't say that the fund came from there, but I know they may have come from there as well."

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[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The Director of the Liberia National Fire Service (LNFS), G. Warsuwah Barvoul Sr., has revealed that an initial assessment of the fire at the Capitol Building indicates it was a Class-B fire--a flammable fire caused by substances such as gasoline and chemicals.

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[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- MONROVIA -Thousands of Liberian and foreign tax payers would be constrained to shoulder the cost for the rehabilitation of damaged portion of the Capitol Building if the US$1.8million proposed in the draft National Budget for Fiscal Year 2025 is passed by the National Legislature and subsequently signed into law by President Joseph Nyuma Boakai.

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[FrontPageAfrica] Gbarnga -- Patients and their relatives in Nimba County have expressed frustration over the ongoing indefinite strike by health workers which has severely impacted healthcare services in government-run hospitals.

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By Samaila Zubairu: President and Chief Executive Officer of the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC)

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..the new report reduces last year's estimate of the number of people facing food insecurity by 7.7 million.

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[FrontPageAfrica] Montserrado -- In an effort to enhance access to clean and safe drinking water, the Liberia Water & Sewer Corporation (LWSC) on Thursday dedicated the newly rehabilitated Caldwell Booster Station.

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[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- The Benishangul-Gumuz Regional State Cabinet has resolved to reclaim and transfer 50,000 square meters of urban land, previously allocated to investors but left undeveloped within the agreed timeframe, to the land bank.

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[FrontPageAfrica] LIBERIA, A NATION proud of its democratic strides, is once again grappling with a constitutional crisis that threatens the very fabric of its governance and social cohesion.

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[New Era] The domestic economy maintained a positive growth trajectory during the third quarter of 2024 albeit at a slower pace when compared to the same time last year. According to the central bank, Namibia's economy registered a growth rate of 2.8% during the third quarter of 2024, which is lower than the 3.1% growth recorded in Q3 2023. The moderation stemmed from the primary industry, particularly within the agriculture and mining sectors. In contrast, the secondary industry registered positive growth, with

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[New Era] December is a time to reflect, celebrate our triumphs and accomplishments, or simply rejoice in the fact that we made it from January to December. As the year ends, we look back on 2024 - a year filled with both challenges and victories, a year that will be remembered for its trials and the resilience displayed by the Namibian people.

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Many Africans find it challenging to access public services, with significant minorities reporting disrespectful treatment by service providers, the latest