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Liberia: Suspended Top Security Aide Jailed At Monrovia Central Prison Over Chilling Gang Rape Allegations Involving Minor

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[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Peter Bonn Jallah, a suspended Special Assistant to the Director of Liberia's National Security Agency (NSA), has been charged, forwarded to court, and remanded to the Monrovia Central Prison, following a harrowing police investigation into allegations of gang rape, statutory rape, and kidnapping involving a minor, a case that has sent shockwaves across Liberia and drawn intense scrutiny to the country's security apparatus.

Kenya: Police Arrest 15 After Chaos At Church Event Attended By Gachagua in Gatundu

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Police have arrested 15 suspects following chaos that erupted during a church service attended by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua in Gatundu, Kiambu County.

Malawi: Is Vice President Jane Ansah Being Punished for Her Loyalty to APM?

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[Nyasa Times] President Arthur Peter Mutharika's decision to move the Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA) from the Office of the Vice President to the Office of the President and Cabinet (OPC) has triggered serious political questions that government has failed to convincingly answer. Officially, the shift is being sold as an administrative move meant to improve coordination and speed up disaster response. But in Malawi's political reality, such changes are rarely innocent.

Nigeria: Where's Our President? - Obi Questions Tinubu's Whereabouts

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[Vanguard] Former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has questioned the whereabouts of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu amid what he described as deepening economic hardship, insecurity and leadership silence in Nigeria.

Africa: Trauma Tax is Africa's Hidden Economic Burden

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[allAfrica] As 2026 opens, conflict remains a permanent global condition, not an exception. More than 185,000 political violence events were recorded in 2025, directly exposing 831 million people--16% of humanity--to violence. The new year has brought no respite: Venezuela's government collapsed in a U.S. military operation, Russia deployed hypersonic missiles near Ukraine's NATO border, and Sudan marked its 1,000th day of war.

Thousands attend South Korea's Sancheoneo Festival for icy trout fishing

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The Sancheoneo Festival in Hwacheon, South Korea, attracts large crowds for its freezing water challenges and trout fishing. The event is a key winter attraction.

Afro-Brazilian festival celebrates faith, heritage and resistance in Ouro Preto

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The festival stands as a powerful reminder of Afro-Brazilian resilience and the enduring legacy of African traditions in Brazil’s cultural landscape.

Africa: AU Officials Call for Stronger Solidarity As Africa Confronts Rising Security, Political Challenges

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[ENA] Addis Ababa -- African Union (AU) officials have underlined that unity and close collaboration among Member States are indispensable to confronting the continent's mounting security, political and economic challenges.

Kenya: Ruai Residents Demand Urgent Action As Sewer Plant Air Pollution Threatens Health

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Residents living around the Ruai Sewer Plant are calling on the government to take urgent action to curb methane gas emissions from the facility, citing serious health and environmental concerns.

South Africa: Safety Concerns On Children's Products With Zinc Picolinate

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[SAnews.gov.za] The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) has called on the public to return products containing zinc picolinate and selenium, amid safety concerns related to children.

South Africa: 'South Africa Is Proud of You' - Education Minister Hails Top 2025 Matriculants

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[SAnews.gov.za] South Africa's top matriculants should be celebrated not just for their results, but for the determined pursuit of excellence that drove them to the top of the 2025 Matric class.

Ugandan opposition candidate Bobi Wine rallies in Kampala slum where he grew up

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Ugandan opposition candidate Bobi Wine brought his presidential campaign to the Kampala slum where he grew up ahead of Thursday’s elections.

Japan: 100 worshippers endure icy waters for Shinto ritual in Tokyo

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The annual Kanchu Misogi ritual saw around 100 worshippers plunge into icy water at a Tokyo shrine on Sunday.

Tanzania: Former US President Barack Obama Not Addressing Tanzania's 2025 Elections, Protests in Viral Video - Speech From 2018

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[Africa Check] Former US president Barack Obama not addressing Tanzania's 2025 elections, protests in viral video - speech from 2018

Malawi: MP Condemns Presidential Pardons of Convicted Albino Killers

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[Nyasa Times] Baba Malondera, MCP Director of Youth and Member of Parliament, has slammed President Arthur Peter Mutharika for pardoning men convicted in the brutal killing of Buleya, a key witness in Malawi's high-profile albino murder cases, calling the decision "a betrayal of justice" and "an insult to the moral conscience of the nation." In a Facebook post, Malondera revealed that he had raised concerns in Parliament on 1 November when funds for the Malawi Prison Service were being approved, questioning whether the

Cuba faces growing pressure from the United States after Maduro capture

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Over the weekend, United States President Donald Trump pledged to cut off all oil and money flowing to Cuba, and urged the nation to make a deal with the US.

Lesotho: Why People From Lesotho Cross the Border Illegally

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[GroundUp] Document offices across the country overwhelmed over the festive season with long queues

German Chancellor Merz visits India to boost economic and defence ties

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During his first official visit, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and India's PM Modi discussed trade, technology, and green development, aiming to reduce reliance on China.

Uganda vote overshadowed by detentions, intimidation and fears of violence

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Uganda heads to the polls this Thursday, but for opposition leaders, the election is being overshadowed by concerns over political repression and the detention of government critics.

Ugandan churchgoers pray and fast for peaceful presidential election

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At a Pentecostal church in Kampala, worshippers are hoping for a peaceful election. Ugandan Catholic bishops have also called for a fair and nonviolent vote.

Syria: Aleppo residents return after clashes between government and SDF

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As fighting eased on Sunday, residents cautiously returned to contested neighbourhoods in the northern city of Aleppo. The area is now controlled by government forces, though unexploded ordnance continues to threaten civilian safety.

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