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[This Day] The federal government has directed an immediate suspension of all actions and enforcement measures related to the proposed ban on sachet alcohol products by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), pending the outcome of consultations and a final directive.

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[This Day] The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has raised serious concerns over worsening insecurity and widespread human rights abuses across Nigeria, revealing that it received a staggering 422,942 complaints in November 2025 alone.

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[Premium Times] Amnesty International said "gross human rights violations" occurred during Mr Buhari's tenure between 2015 and 2023.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has pledged that Kenya will deploy "all methods, including diplomatic means and all other lawful avenues" to resolve the long-running dispute over Migingo Island, amid renewed concerns over the harassment of Kenyan fishermen by Ugandan security forces.

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It was seized in January from the company’s Loullo-Gounkoto complex following a confiscation order by a judge.

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Despite the controversy, demand remains huge, with FIFA reporting more than 20 million ticket requests in the latest sales phase.

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[allAfrica] Recently in The Gambia, the African Forestry and Wildlife Commission gathered to reflect on the bonds between people and the forest landscapes that sustain them. The meeting took place as countries manage shifting markets, rising demands on land and resources, and the changing realities of rural livelihoods. These landscapes continue to guide daily life, steadying households and shaping their resilience.

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A centre in South Africa processing applications for the United States refugee program was raided by immigration and law enforcement officers, and seven Kenyan nationals were arrested for working there illegally, South Africa's Home Affairs Ministry said Wednesday.

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[Liberian Investigator] Vendors at Omega General Market, one of Monrovia's busiest trading hubs, say mounting garbage and prolonged inaction by market authorities have turned a key section of the market into a public health hazard, forcing some sellers to abandon their stalls and threatening livelihoods.

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[Liberian Investigator] Liberia on Tuesday took a major step toward a cash-lite economy with the launch of its Inclusive Instant Payment System (IIPS), a national digital platform that for the first time allows real-time transfers across mobile money networks.

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[Liberian Investigator] Civil society group Solidarity & Trust for a New Day (STAND) on Tuesday openly rejected a Liberia National Police (LNP) directive barring protests at the Executive Mansion, declaring that it will proceed with its planned December 17 "Lead or Leave" demonstration at the seat of government, a location it says has long been used for public assembly by citizens, including those currently in power.

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Six of the top 10 countries on the International Rescue Committee's list are in Africa.

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[Liberian Investigator] Liberia's Chief Police Investigator for the Crime Services Department, Reafeal Wilson, on Tuesday came under sustained pressure during cross-examination in the ongoing Capitol Building arson trial, as defense lawyers challenged the credibility of the fire investigation and the reliability of audio evidence presented by the state.

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Cuba saw thousands of devotees walk toward the shrine of El Rincon, on the outskirts of Havana, during the annual pilgrimage honouring Saint Lazarus.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- All police officers on leave have been ordered to resume duty as the government intensifies a sweeping, multi-agency security operation aimed at safeguarding Kenyans and visitors during the busy festive season.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Addis Ababa this week marks more than a diplomatic milestone.

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[This Day] The Senate yesterday approved some far-reaching recommendations of its Committee on Finance on the 2026-2028 Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and Fiscal Strategy Paper (FSP), backing a lower and more realistic crude oil benchmark of $60.

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The operation aims to support tens of thousands of families with essential food supplies, blankets and other relief, with officials expecting to reach around 73,000 households in need. Red alerts have been issued for heavy snowfall — up to 80 centimetres in the High Atlas mountains

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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.