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2025 has been targed as one of the most busy election years across Africa. From West to East, voters went to the polls in several countries, while in others, elections exposed deeper questions about democracy, power and political transition.

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[Liberian Observer] The arson case involving former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Cllr Fonati Koffa and six other defendants, including three sitting lawmakers, was temporarily adjourned on Monday, due to a strange complaint for juror's misconduct.

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[Daily Maverick] From South Africa to the world -- local filmmakers Phil Cunningham and Brent Dawes talk about bringing the Old Testament tale of David to the screen as an animated feature film.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Ministry of Defence has opened recruitment for civilian staff, advertising more than 45 permanent and pensionable positions as part of efforts to strengthen operational support services across its facilities, including Ulinzi House, State Houses and other government lodges.

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Enabling the AfCFTA and Advancing Agenda 2063 through the African Entity Identifier (AEI) and Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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Authorities in Lagos and Ogun states said Joshua and another injured person are in stable condition and do not require emergency medical intervention. The Ogun State Police added that investigations into the circumstances surrounding the crash are ongoing

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As the new year begins, Guterres’ message underscores a growing urgency for global leadership rooted in cooperation rather than confrontation, warning that the choices made now will shape whether the world moves toward deeper division or a more just and peaceful future.

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[SAnews.gov.za] South Africa has noted with concern, the recent announcement by the State of Israel recognising Somaliland as an independent state.

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[SAnews.gov.za] The remains of a person suspected to be that of a missing South African National Defence Force (SANDF) member, who was swept away in a flooded river, have been recovered in the Komati River in Komatipoort on Monday.

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[SAnews.gov.za] The City of Cape Town's law enforcement agencies have confiscated more than 4 500 litres of alcohol this December, with more than half of the confiscations happening in the last week.

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[ENA] The Standing Committee on Legal and Justice Affairs of the House of Peoples' Representatives emphasized that the recent judicial agreements between Ethiopia and its strategic partners--China, Brazil, and South Africa, will serve as a cornerstone for strengthening bilateral relations and advancing the rule of law.

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[Leadership] The Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee has said the newly enacted tax laws will provide a stronger legal and policy framework to address long-standing tax challenges confronting Nigeria's aviation sector.

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[Nyasa Times] Senior Malawi Congress Party (MCP) official Richard Chimwendo Banda has spent his first night at Maula Prison after a court ordered that he be remanded in custody pending a ruling on his bail application in a serious attempted murder case.

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President Zelenskyy has denied Russian claims that Ukraine attacked President Putin's residence with long-range drones, saying it's "another Russian lie."

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[Leadership] Popular Nigerian comedian and actor, Ayo Makun, popularly known as AY Comedian, has blamed leadership failure, poor infrastructure and weak road safety systems for the fatal road accident involving former heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, which claimed the lives of two of his friends.

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As African mining faces increasing volatility from climate change and the imperative to supply critical minerals for the global energy transition, the focus

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[Nyasa Times] The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has challenged Malawi's media to take greater responsibility in developing and disseminating accurate messages on public health emergencies, including cholera, measles and Mpox.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Former Shinyalu Member of Parliament Daniel Lyula Khamasi has died.

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[New Times] The 2025 entertainment scene was awash with glamour and love as a number of well-known figures tied the knot in glamorous celebrations.

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[Premium Times] The offences listed by the agency include aggravated assault on a police officer with a firearm, assault and aggravated assault, armed robbery, obstruction, drug sales, and escaping police custody.

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[This Day] Inside Nigeria's Senate, grief, rage and fear are driving a hard choice, as lawmakers confront a chilling question from the Justice Sector and Rights groups wondering whether hanging kidnappers will save the nation, or haunt it. Sunday Aborisade reports.