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Nigeria: 2025 - Mass Abductions, Killings, Trump's Rhetoric Overshadow Tinubu Govt's War On Terror

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[Premium Times] Despite the challenges, 2025 was not without security gains for the Tinubu administration.

Tanzania: 10 Killed in Truck-Minibus Crash

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[Daily News] Morogoro -- Ten people were killed and 18 others injured after a truck and a minibus collided head-on and burst into flames in Morogoro on Wednesday evening.

Gambia: 7 Die, Scores Missing As Migrant Boat Capsizes Off the Gambia Coast

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[Leadership] At least seven people have been confirmed dead, while many others remained missing after a boat carrying about 200 migrants capsized off the coast of The Gambia, the government has said.

How commodities powered Africa’s currency rally in 2025

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African currencies emerged as unexpected winners in 2025, outperforming many global peers as commodity prices surged and macroeconomic conditions

Inside Itana’s bid to fix Nigeria’s free zone

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Nigeria’s Itana is testing whether a digital-first free trade zone can succeed where traditional economic zones have struggled. Launched in 2023, the

Rwanda bets big on mining to rewrite story

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Rwanda is betting on industrial-scale mining to rebrand itself from a hub of conflict minerals to a credible global supplier of critical metals. At

How Qatar is redefining Gulf power in Africa

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As Gulf States expand their influence across Africa, Qatar is charting a quieter but more strategic course. Unlike the UAE’s port-driven push or

Why farming is winning over Africa’s youth

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Across Africa, a remarkable shift is taking place as educated young people are turning to agriculture, transforming a sector once seen as a last resort.

Africa’s value chains key to continent’s development

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Africa’s struggle to convert vast natural wealth into broad-based prosperity may come down to a missing link: weak value chains. According to Islam

Dozens missing after boat carrying 200 migrants sinks off Gambia

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It is the latest accident on one of the world’s most dangerous routes used by West Africans trying to reach Spain.

AFCON 2025 sets new standard as Morocco chase home glory

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On the pitch, optimism is building around the Atlas Lions. Haddaoui says Morocco have shown they are ready to compete for the title, while acknowledging the pressure that comes with playing at home

Nigeria: Return Govt's N30bn With Interest Since You Didn't Spend It, Fayose Tells Makinde

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[Vanguard] Former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, has urged Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, to return the N30 billion he admitted was released by the Federal Government as an intervention fund for the January 16, 2024, Bodija explosion in Ibadan, since he claimed not to have spent the money.

Nigeria: U.S. Lawmaker Warns of Rising ISIS Threat in Nigeria

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[Vanguard] A United States Congressman, Riley Moore, has raised concerns over alleged threats by Islamic State linked fighters against Christian communities in Nigeria, describing the situation as religious persecution.

Nigeria: Keyamo Distributes Over 4,000 Bags of Rice, Cows to Deltans for Yuletide

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[This Day] The Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, has distributed over 4,000 bags of rice, cows, and other essential food items across Delta State in a major Yuletide outreach programme.

Ghana: Mr Eazi Electrifies Accra With Detty Rave 7, Declares $2m to Boost Local Venues

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[This Day] Detty Rave returned to Accra for its seventh edition on Spintex Road, running from 6:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. and drawing thousands of attendees for a night of music, culture and strong visual storytelling hosted by Mr Eazi.

Africa: Grand Tycoon, Burna Boy, Wizkid Named Visibility 50 Africa Honourees

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[This Day] Journalist, poet and spoken-word artist Tofarati Ige, popularly known as Grand Tycoon, has been named among the 2025 Visibility 50 Africa honourees, a list recognising 50 African personalities and brands noted for building sustained public influence and relevance across the continent.

Nigeria: NYSC - 'Powerful Enemies' Used Saga to Force My Exit From Buhari's Cabinet - Adeosun

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[Vanguard] Former Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, has said she resigned from the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari in 2018 due to the actions of what she described as "powerful enemies" within the government.

Nigeria: National Assembly Moves to Address Controversy Over New Tax Laws, Orders Release of Bills Signed By President

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[This Day] Abuja -- The leadership of the National Assembly has moved to address public concerns over alleged discrepancies between the Votes and Proceedings of the legislature and the gazetted versions of recently passed Tax Acts.

Kenya: Govt to Spend an Additional Sh1.4bn to Complete Bukhungu Stadium

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The government has committed Sh1.4 billion to complete Bukhungu Stadium in Kakamega County, President William Ruto has said, as part of a broader push to strengthen sports infrastructure and nurture talent across the country.

Nigeria: 2026 - Abiodun Reaffirms Inclusive Growth Agenda, Grants Clemency to 71 Inmates

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[Premium Times] The governor reaffirmed his commitment to citizens' participation in the 2026 budget planning process, assuring residents that his administration remains steadfast in delivering sustainable development and shared prosperity

Somalia: Somalia Assumes UN Security Council Presidency for January

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[Shabelle] United Nations -- Somalia on Thursday officially assumed the rotating presidency of the United Nations Security Council for the month of January, marking a symbolic milestone in the country's diplomatic re-emergence after decades of conflict and political isolation.

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