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How Japan’s food tech innovations target global food security challenges

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From automated vertical farms to soil-free film farming, Japan is developing technologies that could revolutionise global agriculture, reducing land, water, and labour use while empowering small farmers.

Arsenal and Visit Rwanda end partnership after 8 years amid human right controversy

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English football team Arsenal says it will terminate its partnership with Visit Rwanda at the end of this season, when the brand will cease to appear on the Gunners’ sleeves. Arsenal has come under fire over Rwanda's human rights record and alleged sponsorship of M23 rebels in eastern DRC.

Nigerian separatist leader convicted on terrorism charges

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Nnamdi Kanu is found guilty of inciting violence as part of his campaign for a separate state in south-east Nigeria.

Nigeria: Biafra Leader Fails to Stop Judgment in Alleged Terrorism Trial

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[This Day] *As court orders his removal from courtroom over unruly conduct

Nigeria closes schools in Kwara state amid rising insecurity

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Authourities in Nigeria's Kwara State have shut down all schools across Ifelodun, Ekiti, Irepodun, Isin and Oke Ero following new security threats in the area.

Activists light up Johannesburg with a host of concerns ahead of G20 summit

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A series of posters and illustrations projected onto buildings demanded urgent action on issues including climate accountability, the global debt crisis, and women’s rights.

Sudan: All Parties Must Act Now to Save Children

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[UN] New York -- Over two and a half years of relentless fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has set off the world's most devastating humanitarian and protection crises, with children at the center.

South Africa: Mokgotsi Admits Lying to the Commission

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[Scrolla] Brown Mogotsi told the Commission that King Misuzulu and police general Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi were recruited by the CIA, but offered no evidence. Brown Mogotsi admitted lying under oath and said he does not have a matric certificate, and he could not prove most of his claims.

Kenya: Boniface Mwangi Turns to Public Crowdfunding for 2027 State House Bid

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Presidential hopeful and activist Boniface Mwangi is now asking Kenyans to help fund his 2027 campaign, saying public support is the only way he can stay safe and remain in the race.

South Africa: Sassa Expects to Save R341-Million By Tightening Screenings

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[GroundUp] Treasury has added new conditions to improve the monitoring of grants

WFP: Ending global hunger by 2030 achievable at less than 1% of military budgets

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Ending hunger by 2030 would cost just $93 billion a year — less than one per cent of the $21.9 trillion spent on military budgets over the past decade, according to the UN World Food Programme (WFP).

Tanzania: Tanzania's Independent Commission of Enquiry Faces Six Herculean Tasks

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[Daily News] Dodoma -- TANZANIAN President, Samia Suluhu Hassan, has officially launched the independent Commission of Inquiry following incidents of unrest that occurred during and after the General Elections on October 29, this year, and outlined six major areas to be looked upon by the commission.

South Africa braces for a high-stakes G20 summit without the United States

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But while global ambitions take center stage, frustrations at home are palpable. Johannesburg authorities have launched a multimillion-dollar clean-up campaign to repair broken infrastructure ahead of the summit — a move many residents view as superficial.

Nigeria on edge as Trump threatens sanctions and military action {Business Africa}

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Africa is witnessing major shifts in economics, education, and community development this week—from rising market fears in Nigeria to life-changing opportunities for East African students and women-led energy innovation in Zanzibar. Here are the stories making headlines.

Kenya: Maraga Warns Ruto's Labour Migration Depleting Country of Talent, Vows to Do Better

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Former Chief Justice and presidential hopeful David Maraga has warned that Kenya risks repeating Africa's historical trauma of enslavement by exporting its youth abroad in search of work.

Liberia: House Begins $1.2 Billion Budget Hearing

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[New Dawn] Capitol Hill -- The aim of the revenue hearings is for revenue-generating entities to present strategies to strengthen domestic resources, identify new revenue streams, and prevent future budget shortfalls.

Midfielder is first Moroccan to win women's African player of the year

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Ghizlane Chebbak was crowned the Confederation of African Football's top female player at a star-studded ceremony in Rabat.

Africa: Without Work Permits, Refugee Women in Nairobi Face Exploitation and Hardship

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[African Arguments] Many refugee women in Nairobi lack official work permits, forcing them into precarious, informal jobs where they face low pay, exploitation, and no legal protection. Although refugees and asylum seekers are allowed to seek employment, obtaining legal work permits requires time, money, and documents that many do not have access to, contributing to lengthy delays.

Namibia: Political Parties Slam Nandi-Ndaitwah's Election-Day Public Holiday Over Economic Fears

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[Namibian] The declaration of next Wednesday as a public holiday for the regional council and local authority elections has faced criticism from several political parties, who say the decision could further strain Namibia's economy.

Kenya: Gachagua's Dawn Walks, Kindiki's Roadside Excites Fierce Mbeere North Contest

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Government and opposition teams campaigning in Mbeere North have continued to use unorthodox means to reach voters ahead of the November 27 by-election.

Nigeria: Disregard Fresh 'Sit-At-Home Order From Terrorists' - Army Tells Southeast Residents

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[Vanguard] The Nigerian Army, through its 82 Division headquarters, has urged citizens of the South East region to disregard the threat by terrorists who have threatened to impose a new sit-at-home order in the area starting from Thursday, 20 November 2025.

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