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Nigeria: New Mass Kidnappings in Kwara State

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[Agenzia Fides] Abuja -- Mass kidnappings in Nigeria continue unabated. Late in the afternoon of November 24, a group of at least 20 armed men attacked the village of Isapa in the Ekiti district of Kwara State, kidnapping a pregnant woman, ten children, and two nursing mothers. The bandits, who fired several shots, wounding an elderly woman, then fled along the roads connecting Eruku with neighboring villages.

Tehran's severe pollution forces school closures and limits traffic

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Iran's capital Tehran is battling severe smog, closing schools and keeping public employees at home. Old vehicles and low-quality fuel are major contributors.

Nollywood actor Odira Nwobu dies in South Africa aged 43

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News of his death has shocked many at home in Nigeria, prompting an outpouring of grief.

Amnesty: RSF committed war crimes in Sudan’s Darfur

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Amnesty International said on Tuesday that atrocities committed by a Sudanese paramilitary group in a Darfur town constituted war crimes, the latest accusation in the devastating war ravaging the country.

Russian strikes on Kyiv leave at least six dead and dozens injured

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Ukraine says at least six people were killed in Russian strikes on Kyiv, with major damage reported in several districts and rescue work still underway.

Niger sends fuel convoy to Mali to ease supply woes

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A convoy of 82 petrol tankers arrived in Bamako over the weekend from Niamey.

Catholic bishop hits out at Nigeria's failure to rescue abducted schoolchildren

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The police deny little is being done to find the pupils and accuses the Catholic school of not co-operating.

China, South Africa launch cooperation supporting modernization in Africa

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The initiative was launched on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Johannesburg running from Saturday to Sunday. It builds on commitments made at the 2024 Forum on China-Africa Cooperation Beijing Summit where China announced 10 partnership actions to support Africa's modernization.

WFP sounds alarm as Nigeria braces for severe hunger in 2026

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A spike in attacks by militants across northern Nigeria is “driving hunger to levels never seen before" and is expected to result in the worst levels of food insecurity in Africa next year, according to a World Food Programme report released Tuesday.

Kenya: IEBC Warns Staff Against Collusion Ahead of November 27 By-Elections

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has cautioned its staff overseeing the November 27 by-election against colluding to favour any candidates in the contests.

Sudan: Sudan Responds to UAE On Ceasefire and Ending the War in the Country

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[SNA] Port Sudan, 25-11-2025 (SUNA) - The Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ambassador Maawia Osman Khalid, told the Sudan News Agency (SUNA) that the Government of Sudan affirms its sincere desire and firm determination to achieve a just and comprehensive peace in the country--a peace that preserves Sudan's sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity, while fulfilling the aspirations of its people for dignity, honour, and the restoration of rights, as outlined

Canadian firm Barrick settles gold mining dispute with Mali

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The settlement comes after two years of negotiations over the Loulo-Gounkoto gold mining complex.

Africacom 2025: Building The Digital Infrastructure For A Resilient And Connected Continent

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Connectivity is no longer a siloed topic. It underpins inclusive growth, efficient governance, climate adaptation, and regional competitiveness. At AfricaCom

Everton’s Idrissa Gueye sent off for slapping teammate

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Everton's Senegalese midfielder, Idrissa Gueye, was sent off for slapping his teammate Michael Keane during the first half of a Premier League match against Manchester United on Monday.

SA close to first series win in India since 2000

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South Africa are on the brink of a first Test series win in India for 25 years after reducing the hosts to 27-2 in pursuit of 549 on day four in Guwahati.

Flights cancelled as Ethiopia volcanic ash plumes drift towards India

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Air India said it was making precautionary checks on aircraft that had flown over some locations after the eruption.

Liberia: AML Begins Major Housing and Community Upgrades in Buchanan

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[New Dawn] BUCHANAN -- ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML) has announced a series of major housing and community infrastructure upgrades across its Buchanan concession area, while simultaneously accelerating similar rehabilitation efforts in Yekepa, Nimba County.

Iran battles wildfire in UNESCO-listed Hyrcanian Forests

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According to media reports, the forest fire started on October 31 near the village of Elit, in an area described as one of the world's oldest and most biodiverse ecosystems

Namibia: Kunene Set for Election Day

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[New Era] The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) says it is ready to run Wednesday's national elections in Kunene, with helicopters and voter-education teams already deployed to reach voters in the region's most remote and hard-to-access areas.

South Africa: Calls for Nestlé to Remove Sugar From Baby Foods

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[GroundUp] Swiss investigative outlet claims Nestlé is misrepresenting sugar content

South Africa: Quick Explainer - the New Inflation Target

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[GroundUp] Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana has announced a new inflation target of 3% a year. What does this mean and why does it matter?

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