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Morocco: Anger Mounts in Moroccan City of Safi As Deadly Floods Expose Decades of Neglect

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[RFI] Residents of the Moroccan port city of Safi are accusing authorities of abandoning working-class neighbourhoods, ignoring known flood risks and failing to maintain basic infrastructure, after flash floods killed at least 37 people.

Somalia: U.S. Forces Conduct Strikes Targeting ISIS-Somalia

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[Africom] Stuttgart, Germany -- In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted airstrikes targeting ISIS-Somalia on Dec. 15-16, 2025.

Nigeria: Concerned Northern Elders Reject Nef Position On FIRS, Back Tinubu's Reforms

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[Leadership] The Concerned Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has disowned and sharply criticised recent statements credited to the Northern Elders Forum over the activities of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), describing the position as a misrepresentation of the true aspirations of the North.

Nigeria: In Three Cities, One Festive Glow, Martina Lights Up Christmas Across Nigeria

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[This Day] Across Nigeria, Christmas is more than a date on the calendar; it is a season of warmth, shared moments and communal joy. This year, Maltina brought that spirit alive in spectacular fashion, spreading festive cheer across three major cities with iconic light-up installations that transformed public spaces into glowing hubs of celebration, togetherness and holiday magic. Victoria Ojiako reports

Nigeria: Webinar Exposes Realities of Underage Gambling Through Survivors' Stories

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[This Day] Iyke Bede presents the disturbing scenario that behind the statistics and policy debates on underage gambling are real lives shaped by early exposure to betting and its far-reaching consequences. At a recent webinar convened by GambleAwareNG and GamblePause, these hidden realities came into sharp focus as young Nigerians who began gambling as minors shared deeply personal stories of loss, addiction, and recovery. Their testimonies, alongside expert insights, revealed underage gambling not as a distant

Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso Releases Detained 11 NAF Pilots, Crew Members

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[Leadership] Burkina Faso has released 11 pilots and crew members of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), nine days after their detention for landing in the West African neighbouring country

South Africa: Thousands of Families Live On Railway Reserves Without Water, Electricity or Rubbish Collection

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[GroundUp] People have occupied the railway line between Langa and Bonteheuwel train stations since 2019 and at old Philippi depot since 2020

South Africa: Foot-and-Mouth Disease Hits Limpopo

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[GroundUp] Three recent outbreaks pose a threat to small-scale farmers' livelihoods

South Africa: Durban Mayor Urged to Investigate Assaults On Homeless People

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[GroundUp] People we spoke to describe being beaten with sjamboks by Ensure Security's masked guards. The company denies this.

South Africa: Municipality Silent On Why It Can't Provide Electricity

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[GroundUp] "We no longer care about bricks because we know they will take forever," says Komani woman who has lived in shacks for 24 years

Sudan: Needs Rise As People Continue to Flee Fighting in Kordofan

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[UN News] Families continue to flee intense hostilities across the Kordofan region of Sudan and humanitarian needs are surging, the UN said in an update on Wednesday.

Yango Fellowship launches at 6 African countries, empowering the next generation of STEM leaders

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ABIDJAN, Côte d’Ivoire, 17 December 2025-/African Media Agency (AMA)/-Yango Group, a global tech company, has announced the next chapter of its Yango

Morocco and Jordan look ahead to their clash in the Arab Cup final

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The Jordan team now aims to claim their first major international trophy. Morocco secured their place in the final with a commanding 3-0 win over the UAE. Jordan vs Morocco kicks off on Thursday at 16GMT.

FIFA World Cup winner to get record $50 million jackpot

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The winner of the 2026 World Cup will receive a record jackpot of $50 million, FIFA said Wednesday.

India v SA T20 abandoned because of 'excessive fog'

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The fourth T20 between India and South Africa is abandoned on Wednesday because of "excessive fog" at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow.

Nigeria allege DR Congo 'fraud' as they hunt World Cup reprieve

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Nigeria's football federation complains to Fifa over the eligibility of certain DR Congo players who took part in their 2026 World Cup play-off.

Spanish police evict hundreds of mostly illegal migrants living in a squat

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Many of the people moved into the empty school building when it was left abandoned in 2023.

Nigeria labour union protest insecurity in Lagos

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Members of Nigeria’s main labour union took to the streets of Lagos on Wednesday to protest rising insecurity, calling on the government to take urgent action to protect lives and property. Hundreds of members of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) marched through major roads in Lagos

During visit to Ethiopia, India's PM Modi rallies countries from Global South to stand together

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi rallied countries from the Global South on Wednesday to stand up for themselves and stand together.

Kenya: Govt Travel Costs Hit Sh4.97 Billion in Three Months Despite Austerity Pledge

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The national government spent nearly Sh5 billion on travel in just the first three months of the 2025/26 financial year, raising fresh questions about adherence to austerity measures promised by President William Ruto to curb public spending.

Nigeria: Us Travel Ban - Stay Back and Build Your Country - - Shehu Sani Advises Nigerians

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[Vanguard] Former lawmaker Shehu Sani has reacted to the newly announced United States travel restrictions affecting Nigerians, describing the move as a clear signal that migrants from developing countries are no longer welcome.

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