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Despite peace deal: death toll rises after escalation in eastern DR Congo

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More than 400 civilians have been killed since the Rwanda-backed M23 armed group escalated its offensive in the South Kivu province in eastern Congo, regional officials said late Wednesday, adding that Rwandan special forces were in the strategic city of Uvira.

Egypt opens bid to privatise Hurghada International Airport

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Egypt's civil aviation ministry launched a bid for private companies to manage, operate and develop the country's second-busiest airport.

Court suspends Kenya-U.S. $2.5 billion health cooperation deal

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A court in Kenya has temporarily suspended the $2.5 billion health cooperation between Nairobi and Washington.

Ethiopia eyes sea access amid rising tensions

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Ethiopia's prime minister loves big projects. With a mega-dam completed on the Nile, Abiy Ahmed now plans Africa's largest airport and a nuclear power plant.

Morocco face Syria in Arab Cup quarter-final

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This year's FIFA Arab Cup is taking place from 1st to 18th December in Qatar. Next to the match between Morocco and Syria, Palestine and Saudi Arabia are also set to meet in the second quarter-final of the tournament taking place on Thursday afternoon.

Mothers at risk as free maternity care ends in Congo

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Head nurse Franck Ndachetere Kandonyi at the Afia Himbi Health Center said the programme raised numbers from as low as five deliveries a month to more than 20. He said women came in greater numbers because they knew they would not be charged.

Some tourists may need to provide five year social-media history for US entry

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In a new proposal unveiled on Wednesday, the US government said that travellers from certain countries could be asked to provide their social media history of the past five years in order to be allowed into the country.

Maduro hits streets after Machado wins Nobel Peace Prize

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Venezuela's president Nicolás Maduro went to the streets on Wednesday and marched with supporters through downtown Caracas, hours after opposition leader María Corina Machado received the Nobel Peace Prize.

UN sounds alarm on funding cuts for Egypt’s vulnerable

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Despite tight resources and increasing complexity, Panova’s message is clear: sustainable development in Egypt hinges on coordinated, large-scale action — and on the government’s leadership at every step.

EU moves to crush people-smuggling networks

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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told EU ministers that the bloc sought to "bankrupt" smugglers.

European Union to target people smugglers with new sanctions regime

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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told EU ministers that the bloc sought to "bankrupt" smugglers.

Nigeria: Forbes Names Okonjo-Iweala, Mo Abudu Among 2025 World's 100 Most Powerful Women

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[Leadership] Two Nigerian women, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and Mo Abudu, have been listed among Forbes' 100 World's Most Powerful Women for 2025.

Somalia: UN Removes Somali Security Forces From Child-Soldier Blacklist

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[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- The United Nations has announced that Somalia's police and military forces have been removed from the list of parties accused of recruiting and using child soldiers, hailing the move as a major milestone following years of joint efforts with the Somali government.

Nigeria: Afreximbank African Trade Centre (Abuja) Achieves Leed Platinum Certification, the Highest Level in Green Building Certification

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[Afreximbank] Abuja, Nigeria, 11 December 2025 -- The United States Green Building Council and Green Business Certification Inc has certified the African Export-Import Bank's (Afreximbank) Abuja African Trade Centre (AATC) the prestigious LEED Platinum certification, the highest global standard in sustainable building design and construction.

UN in Egypt calls for scaled-Up, government-led development solutions amid funding pressures

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Despite tight resources and increasing complexity, Panova’s message is clear: sustainable development in Egypt hinges on coordinated, large-scale action — and on the government’s leadership at every step.

Kenyan court suspends 'landmark' US health aid deal over data privacy concerns

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The landmark $2.5bn Kenya-US deal has been stopped until the court hears the case over data privacy.

Pix of the Day: December 11, 2025

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Pix of the Day: December 11, 2025

Africa’s Ascent: Telkom’s SATNAC 2025 Puts AI, Secure Networks And Sustainability Centre Stage

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The Southern Africa Telecommunications Networks and Applications Conference (SATNAC), Africa’s leading ICT research and innovation event will take place in

Kenyan court halts rollout of $1.6bn health deal with the United States

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Kenya’s High Court has paused a multibillion-shilling health partnership with the United States, stopping the government from putting the agreement into action until a legal challenge is heard.

TDB Group And The Currency Exchange Fund (TCX) Sign ISDA Master Agreement To Enhance Financial Resilience In Africa

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The Trade and Development Bank Group (TDB Group) and the Currency Exchange Fund (TCX) have signed today, during the Africa Investment Forum (AIF), an

Mothers in eastern Congo fear rising maternal deaths as free care program ends

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Head nurse Franck Ndachetere Kandonyi at the Afia Himbi Health Center said the programme raised numbers from as low as five deliveries a month to more than 20. He said women came in greater numbers because they knew they would not be charged.

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