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A popular South African radio and club DJ, Warrick Stock, also known as DJ Warras, was shot dead in the heart of Johannesburg on Tuesday, highlighting the country’s ongoing struggle with violent crime.

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[Vanguard] Abuja -- Energy law experts have urged TotalEnergies EP Nigeria Limited to comply with a tribunal ruling ordering it to pay the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) $285.2 million, describing the award as a landmark affirmation of Nigeria's legal and contractual framework.

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Opposition parties in the DRC are raising the alarm after the arrest of former presidential candidate Emmanuel Ramazani Shadary in Kinshasa on Tuesday.

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[Premium Times] Ms Ujam announced additional training of 350,000 Nigerians in Artificial Intelligence (AI) skills, describing it as a major milestone in its National Skills Initiative (AINSI).

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The seven Kenyans had previously been denied working visas and will now be deported, South Africa says.

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Mexico City’s Congress descended into a brief scuffle during a debate on transparency reform, leading to a walkout by the opposition and approval of the changes.

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[ISS] Political actors remain suspicious of the census process and divided over which electoral system to use.

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Having ended a long wait for a maiden Champions League title in May, Paris Saint-Germain will look to lift the FIFA Intercontinental Cup for the first time when they face Flamengo in Wednesday's final.

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South African authorities are negotiating with Russia to secure the return of 17 South African men who ended up fighting in Ukraine.

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[SAnews.gov.za] Seven Kenyan nationals were arrested for allegedly working at a centre, despite entering the country on a tourist visa.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Travellers using Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) may soon no longer be required to remove their shoes during security screening as the government moves to modernise airport security and improve passenger experience.

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[Leadership] The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has described the Supreme Court judgement which it said affirmed the Nigerian president's power to suspend elected governors and state assemblies during a state of emergency as alarming.

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Australia has begun funerals in Sydney for victims of the antisemitic Bondi Beach shooting, as police guard services and investigations continue

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[GroundUp] Collapsing sewer line in Carlswald Valley has soaked properties with sewage for 20 years

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This is the latest in a string of killings that have rocked the crime-ridden country in recent years.

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Critics, however, argue the move unfairly targets people based on nationality. Refugee and human rights groups warn the expanded ban could block some of the world’s most thoroughly vetted migrants, including Afghans who assisted U.S. forces.

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The UN peacekeeping mission, MINUSCA, is providing crucial logistical and security support, including access to remote and hard-to-reach areas. With just days to go before the polls, the delivery marks a significant step forward in election preparations in the Central African Republic.

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[JusticeInfo.net] On December 15, a French court sentenced 67-year-old former Congolese rebel leader Roger Lumbala to 30 years in prison. This comes as armed violence is intensifying in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

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Tunisia has a well-earned reputation for its sun-drenched beaches. However, the North African country offers much more than that, blending ancient

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The African Development Bank has secured a record $11 billion for its concessional financing window, marking the largest replenishment in the

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In a major connectivity push, Airtel Africa has announced a groundbreaking partnership with SpaceX to deploy Starlink’s direct-to-cell satellite