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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Unlocking the potential of sports to drive economic and social development, the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) and FIFA have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to allocate up to Ksh 129 billion (USD 1 billion) in concessional loans for the construction and rehabilitation of sports stadiums and essential surrounding infrastructure in developing countries around the world.

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[RFI] Issa Tchiroma Bakary, the Cameroon candidate declared runner-up in October's presidential election, is in Banjul, in the Gambia, reportedly for "humanitarian reasons," according to the Gambian government.

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[Agenzia Fides] Abuja -- "The kidnappers are almost certainly criminals seeking illicit gain by demanding a ransom for the release of the young people they have captured," Msgr. Bulus Dauwa Yohanna of Kontagora, the diocese where several hundred students were kidnapped on November 21 by armed bandits who stormed St. Mary's Catholic primary and secondary school in the community of Papiri, told Fides. A statement sent to Fides by the Diocese of Kontagora reveals that 50 of the kidnapped children have managed to escape and have been

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[Agenzia Fides] Yaoundé -- "If by November 26, the captors have not released Father John, I request all the priests, religious personnel from all Catholic institutions in Ndop deanery will be closed. Priests will be evacuated for their safety, and the Blessed Sacrament will be removed from the churches." This was announced by Archbishop Andrew Nkea Fuanya of Bamenda, in the Northeast region of Cameroon, who said he will suspend the pastoral activities of the Archdiocese if Father John Berinyuy Tatah, parish priest of Babessi,

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[Independent (Kampala)] Johannesburg -- In an joint declaration, adopted during the summit in Johannesburg, leaders of the Group of Twenty (G20) said they were determined to increase the role of the African continent in the group and in global processes in general.

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The Institute of Sovereign Investors, the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), and Africa Investor (Ai) today launched a new Global Fiduciary Efficiency

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Leaders of the European Union (EU) and the African Union (AU) member states are meeting in Luanda, Angola for the seventh EU-AU summit under the theme ‘Promoting peace and prosperity through effective multilateralism.'

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[CFR] The question is not whether contemporary violence in northern Nigeria is motivated by religion; the real question is why the commentariat is loath to admit it.

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[Nigerian Govt] Abuja -- Discussions and engagements held last week between a high-level Nigerian delegation and US officials will help strengthen security partnerships between the two countries and open new avenues for cooperation to protect Nigerian citizens.

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Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said the government would "evaluate" the protections, just days after US President Donald Trump pledged to end them for Somalis residing in Minnesota.

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[InfoWire] On November 19, Kyiv hosted the fourth International Conference on Food Security, called "Food from Ukraine". This event aims to deepen global partnerships around Ukrainian agriculture, especially with countries in Africa and the Middle East. Leaders from many countries came to talk about working together to fight hunger.

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The raid on a Catholic school in the West African state came amid a surge in attacks by armed groups.

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Ukraine’s city of Kharkiv was hit by Russian drone strikes, killing four people, injuring thirteen and damaging homes, power lines and local infrastructure.

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Residents of Beirut’s southern suburb Haret Hreik woke up to damaged buildings and scattered debris on Monday following the first Israeli strike on the Lebanese capital in months.

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Jimmy Cliff, the charismatic reggae pioneer and actor who preached joy, defiance and resilience in such classics as “Many Rivers to Cross,” “You Can Get it If You Really Want” and “Vietnam” and starred in the landmark movie “The Harder They Come,” has died at 81.

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[allAfrica] Nairobi, Kenya -- In Africa, sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) are undergoing a quiet but powerful transformation. Many countries are changing their policies. They are expanding contraceptive and maternal health services, improving HIV prevention efforts, and challenging deeply rooted social norms and stigmas. Despite this progress, young people and adolescents face a growing storm of intersecting crises.

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In an address to senior officials, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan accused the group of US-led mediators of bias.

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[SNA] Al-Damer -- Minister of Minerals, Nour Al-Da'em Taha, announced the formation of a strategic committee, alongside regular forces, to secure mining activities across all Sudanese states.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Environment and Land Court has temporarily suspended the planned eviction of residents of Makongeni Estate and halting any demolition of homes.

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[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- The reduction of tariffs and revising minimum wage upward amidst economic hardship, demonstrates government's commitment to justice, equity, and restoration.

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[Scrolla] Saws has issued Orange and Yellow level warnings for storms, hail and floods across Gauteng, Limpopo, Mpumalanga and parts of KZN. Western Cape and Northern Cape residents must brace for scorching heat, while other provinces face showers and gusty winds.