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Africa: Africa Must Take Heed of the UN Gaza Commission's Genocide Report

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[ISS] African countries and their leaders must apply UN findings in comparable situations of violence, whether in Sudan, the DRC or elsewhere.

Somalia: Somalia, Ethiopia Officials Meet in Mogadishu to Boost Bilateral Cooperation

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[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- Somalia's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Abdisalan Abdi Ali, met on Thursday with Ethiopia's ambassador to Somalia, Suleiman Dedefo Woshe, in Mogadishu in a bid to strengthen bilateral ties and regional cooperation.

Kenya: Gachagua Accuses Ruto of Using Religion to Deceive Voters

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Wednesday launched his sharpest attack yet on President William Ruto, accusing him of deceiving voters and presiding over what he described as "the greatest electoral fraud since independence," in remarks that deepen political fractures within the once-solid Mt Kenya voting bloc.

Nigeria: Fish Output Jumps to 1.4m Tonnes As Govt Intensifies Blue Economy Push

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[Vanguard] Nigeria's local fish production has increased to 1.4 million metric tonnes from 1.1 million metric tonnes this year, signalling renewed momentum in the Federal Government's drive to boost domestic output, cut imports and strengthen food security.

Nigeria: Govt Confirms Release of Nigerian Aircraft, Soldiers After Tuggar Meets Burkina Faso Leader

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[Vanguard] The Federal Government has confirmed the release of the Nigerian Air Force aircraft and 11 soldiers detained in Burkina Faso after a forced landing.

Liberia: U.S. Fire Experts Could Testify in Capitol Arson Case

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[Liberian Observer] Three fire experts, who were part of a team from the United States that assessed the damages and investigated the cause of the fire that occurred on December 18, 2024, at the Capitol Building may likely be recalled sharing their findings with the jurors of Criminal Court 'A'.

M23 announces withdrawal from Uvira following US pressure

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The rebel movement M23 has announced its exit from the strategically important city of Uvira in eastern DRC. This reportedly comes at the request of American mediators in the conflict between the M23 and the armed forces of the DR Congo.

Donald Trump defends first year back in office in politically charged speech

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President Donald Trump delivered a politically charged speech Wednesday carried live in prime time on network television, seeking to pin the blame for economic challenges on Democrats while also repeating his claim of having ended "eight wars" in ten months.

Africa: All of Africa Today - December 18, 2025

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UK museum knows 'little to nothing' about new African display

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Manchester Museum curators hope the exhibition of African items will provoke 'honest conversation'.

Liverpool rappers in Somalia during clan conflict

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British citizens Abdifatah Gulaid and Noah Ihiekwe were seen carrying guns and parading with troops.

South Africa: Severe Weather Warning Issued for KwaZulu-Natal Coast - South African News Briefs - December 18, 2025

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Nigeria: Tinubu Replaces Heads of Two Petroleum Agencies, Including NMDPRA Chief Accused of Corruption

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[Premium Times] Mr Ahmed has been facing allegations of corruption by the industrialist Aliko Dangote, whose refinery is the largest in Africa.

Nigeria: Nigerian Lawmakers Amend Electoral Act, Approve Stiffer Penalties for Electoral Offences

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[Premium Times] The amendments are aimed at strengthening the powers of the INEC, entrenching clearer electoral procedures and closing gaps exposed during recent general elections, particularly in the pre-election activities.

Nigeria: Abductions Top November Rights Violations As NHRC Logged 422,942 Complaints

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[Premium Times] The NHRC said it logged the reports of the abductions of victims including over 55 farmers, travellers, students, and worshippers in November.

Nigeria: 'You Can't Tax Hunger' - Opposition Warns Tinubu

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[Vanguard] Abuja -- *Commends NLC, TUC for standing against 'anti-people' policies

Uganda: Sex Workers Warn of Rising Killings As Uganda Marks Day Against Violence

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[Nile Post] Sex worker organisations in Uganda have marked the International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers by warning that attacks and killings remain a daily reality, driven by criminalisation, stigma and a lack of protection.

Rwanda: Child Stunting Declines, but Govt Targets Not Met

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[New Times] Rwanda has recorded a reduction in child undernutrition, with stunting declining from 33 per cent in 2020 to 27 per cent in 2025, according to the (2021-2025) Demographic and Health Survey (DHS).

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.

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