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[Vanguard] Morocco's Brahim Díaz leads the Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON top scorers chart after the conclusion of round-of-16 matches, having netted four goals so far in the tournament.

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[Premium Times] With Nigeria's attacking confidence and Algeria's hard-earned resilience, the clash promises to be one of the standout fixtures of AFCON 2025.

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[263Chat] A new generation of Zimbabwean hip-hop artists is beginning to find its voice, and among them is Gareth4L, a rising talent whose music blends personal storytelling with hard-hitting social commentary.

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[Nile Post] At least 22 migrants have been killed and 65 others injured after a lorry they were travelling in overturned in Ethiopia's north-eastern Afar region, authorities have confirmed.

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[Namibian] African wildlife will not be protected through Western conservation approaches but through the involvement of local communities, says conservationist Margaret Jacobsohn.

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[FPRI] On November 5, the Trump administration unveiled the new National Security Strategy (NSS) for the United States. Since the passage of the Goldwater-Nichols Act in 1986, presidents have been required by Congress to provide an NSS. Waiting for this strategic guidance has become a routine across parts of the US government, and the document's release attracts considerable international attention.

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The Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinal lineup was finalized Tuesday with Algeria and defending champion Ivory Coast booking the last places

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[AIM] Maputo -- The civil society organisation Koxukhoro, based in the northern Mozambican city of Nampula, claims that 38 people have died in clashes between artisanal miners and the police in the district of Mogovolas, and a further 13 people have been injured.

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[Shabelle] Geneva, Switzerland -- The International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC), representing more than 200 million workers worldwide, expressed strong concern over Israel's announcement recognizing Somaliland, a region within Somalia, as an independent state.

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[Dabanga] Heglig / El Fasher -- As the new year began, the United States set a deadline for Sudan's warring parties to reach a humanitarian truce, aiming to open safe corridors, protect civilians, and pave the way for a political process restoring civilian rule. The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) refused the proposed truce under the Quartet, which includes the US, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and the UAE, while the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) accepted it.

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[Daba Finance] Econet Wireless Zimbabwe Limited has announced plans to pursue a voluntary delisting from the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange, subject to shareholder approval, as the company seeks to unlock shareholder value.

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[CAF] The quarter-final line-up for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 has been confirmed, setting up a series of heavyweight clashes as Africa's biggest football tournament enters its decisive phase.

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[CAF] Algeria 1-0 DR Congo (AET)Scorer: Adil Boulbina (118)

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Thousands gathered for Ethiopia's Orthodox Christmas Eve in Addis Ababa, marking the end of a 43-day fast with prayers, hymns, and midnight Mass.

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[This Day] Algeria's Fennecs snatched a late 1-0 winner against DR Congo on Tuesday evening to set up a mouth-watery Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) quarterfinal clash with Nigeria's Super Eagles on Saturday in Marrakech, Morocco.

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[Daba Finance] Diageo has agreed to sell its entire 65% stake in East African Breweries plc to Japan's Asahi Group Holdings, marking a major ownership shift in one of Africa's largest beverage companies.

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Peruvian street sellers Kely Peraza and Jeanelys Torres use AI to create T-shirts depicting President Maduro, helping Venezuelan migrants stay connected to home.

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[Daba Finance] Egyptian Exchange is preparing for one of its strongest investment years, with plans to list around eight new companies in 2026, mainly from the medical and tourism sectors, according to chairman Islam Azzam.

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[HRW] Mass Arbitrary Arrests; Ill-Treatment; Rape; Forced Conscription, Including Boys

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Thousands of informal miners are working every day beneath South Africa’s coal heartland, but they worry that the government-led transition to green energy might leave them behind.

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[Afrobarometer] Majorities welcome the economic and political influence of China, the United States, ECOWAS, and the AU.