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Nigeria: Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority Fines Qatar Airways for Infractions

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[Leadership] Following months of back-and-forth between the aviation regulator, the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), and Qatar Airways, the civil aviation authority has fined the airline N5 million for infractions related to consumer protection.

Africa: Why Africa Must Resist Decarbonising Like the Rest of the World

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[allAfrica] Africa contributes less than 4 percent of global emissions, yet the continent faces pressure to decarbonise for a greener economy. But this decarbonisation must follow development, which remains Africa's primary imperative.

Africa: African Leaders Agree to Commit 1 Percent GDP for Continental Biodiversity Fund

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[Independent (Kampala)] Tlokweng -- Can Africa rescue its own biodiversity before the losses become irreversible? This is a question that once hovered at the edges of policy conversations, raised by scientists and conservationists but rarely confronted by political leaders with any real urgency.

Gabon jails nine Bongo associates for embezzlement and corruption

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Gabon’s Specialized Criminal Court slaps nine of Sylvia and Noureddin Bongo former aides with sentences ranging between two to fifteen years for embezzlement of public funds, corruption, and money laundering.

Guinea-Bissau braces for contentious presidential vote

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Guinea-Bissau, a nation of about 2 million people, has endured multiple coups since independence - won after a brutal war with Portugal - including alleged attempts to oust Embaló since he took office in 2020.

Pregnant women flee Sudan conflict amid life-threatening conditions

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The United Nations estimates that over 2,000 pregnant women have fled El-Fasher since the Rapid Support Forces seized the city in late October.

Sudan official visits displaced shelters, pledges RSF defeat

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Member of the Sudanese Sovereignty Council, Salah al-Din Adam Tur, inspected shelters for displaced people from el-Fasher in the city of al-Dabbah in the Northern State on Monday.

Curaçao becomes smallest nation to qualify for World Cup

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Curaçao secured a 0-0 draw against Jamaica on Tuesday, making it the smallest nation by population to qualify for a World Cup. They will be joined by CONCACAF teams Panama and Haiti, which also secured spots.

Nicki Minaj backs Trump over persecution of christians in Nigeria

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Earlier this month, the US leader said he would send troops into the country if Abuja did not protect the religious community.

INTERPOL operation in West Africa: 62 arrested, weapons and drugs seized

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A major INTERPOL operation in West Africa has resulted in 62 arrests and the seizure of weapons, explosives, drugs, counterfeit medicines, and stolen vehicles.

Morocco beats Uganda 4-0, extends record winning run to 18

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It beat them 4-0 in a friendly international in Tangier on Tuesday bringing its successive wins to 18.

South Africa court rules anti-migrant clinic blockades illegal

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An anti-migrant group called Operation Dudula is stopping foreigners from accessing public health clinics in South Africa.

Putin meets Togo PM in Moscow, eyes stronger trade ties

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Putin expressed hope that "after the embassies open and the intergovernmental commission begins its work," the positive trend in trade turnover will continue.

South Africa gears up security for first Africa G20 summit

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At a parade on Wednesday, national police commissioner, General Fannie Masemola, told officers the country was depending on them for the summit to go smoothly.

Nigerian security forces hunt bandits after school abduction

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Security forces and hunters have intensified efforts to find and rescue the Nigerian schoolgirls, local officials said. Security teams swept nearby forests where gangs often hide, while others were deployed along major roads leading to the school.

Embaló seeks re-election amid Guinea-Bissau turmoil

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Umaro Sissoco Embaló is pushing to make history this month by becoming Guinea-Bissau’s first sitting president in 30 years to win re-election.

Africa: AU Solidarity Mission to Juba - South Sudanese Women, Energized by Solidarity, Map 'Homegrown' Solutions for Lasting Peace

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[African Union] The African Union (AU) Solidarity Mission on Women, Peace and Security (WPS) successfully concluded its two-day high-level gathering in Juba, reinforcing African solidarity and defining actionable steps for the implementation of the WPS Agenda. The mission was held under the theme, ''Celebrating 25 years of 1325: Homegrown Solutions, Women-Led Peace for South Sudan: Keeping Hope Alive.''

South African Edtech Innovation Honoured On International Children’s Day

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As the world marks International Children’s Day on 20 November, South Africa is celebrating a major milestone in early childhood education. Bamba Learn, an

Nigeria: Court Jails Boko Haram Leader Linked to Kano Killings 20 Years

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[Premium Times] The judge, Emeka Nwite, convicted Mr Isma'il of all four counts preferred against him by the federal government.

Nigeria: Again, Govt Rejects Religious Framing of Nigeria's Security Crisis As Terror Attacks Escalate

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[Premium Times] "President Tinubu has also directed all security agencies to actively pursue, neutralise, and dismantle terrorists and criminal networks across the country."

Nigeria: U.S. Lawmaker Who Made Christian Genocide Claim Meets With Nigerian Delegation

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[Premium Times] According to the lawmaker, the meeting provided "a frank, honest, and productive discussion" on the alleged persecution of Christians, persistent terrorist threats, and prospects for deeper US-Nigeria cooperation to "end the bloodshed."

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