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A new hospital designed to deliver the latest medical services across Morocco has been inaugurated in Rabat by King Mohammed VI and Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan.

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A professor describes Mamdani as "one of us" while some young Ugandans take inspiration from the 34-year-old's victory.

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[The Sentry] Washington, DC -- As the war in Sudan rages on and the Rapid Support Forces' (RSF) killings of civilians in the western city El Fasher continues, reports have emerged of Colombian mercenaries--calling themselves the Desert Wolves--joining the fighting and training child soldiers for the brutal paramilitary group. The Sentry has uncovered corporate records showing that the Emirati businessman supplying these mercenaries to the RSF is a business partner of a high-level government official in the United

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Tanzanian authorities faced mounting concern over killings during and after last week's election, with the largest opposition party charging on Tuesday that the security forces were secretly dumping the bodies of hundreds killed in the violence that shocked the region.

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[Nile Post] The political atmosphere in Kabale Municipality is heating up ahead of the 2026 general elections, with at least six contenders vying for the Member of Parliament seat a position that has been under opposition control for the past 15 years. The contest is shaping up to be one of the most competitive races in Kigezi subregion, with both veteran politicians and new entrants eyeing the highly coveted seat.

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[Agenzia Fides] Abuja -- One of the three seminarians, aged 15 to 16, who were kidnapped on July 10 in an attack on the Minor Seminary of the Immaculate Conception in Ivianokpodi, in the Diocese of Auchi, Edo State (southern Nigeria), has been released. A member of the security forces, Christopher Aweneghieme, was killed in the attack (see Fides, 12/7/2025).

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[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The Monrovia City Court Stipendiary Magistrate Ben Barco, has rescinded his earlier ruling that dismissed assault charges against Miss Liberia 1st Runner-Up, Kindness Wilson, effectively reinstating the case after prosecutors challenged his previous decision.

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[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis -- Prime Minister Sarra Zaafrani Zenzri reaffirmed the government's determination to strengthen its role in promoting comprehensive development through projects, legislative and institutional reforms, as well as cultural initiatives aimed at fostering balanced and sustainable growth.

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[Liberian Observer] The Embassy of the United States of America in Monrovia has officially confirmed that the U.S. Department of State has updated the visa reciprocity schedule for Liberia, extending the validity period for certain visa categories from one year to three years.

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China has pushed back against US President Donald Trump’s threat to launch military operations against Nigeria. Trump has accused Nigeria of failing to protect Christians in the country from Islamist militants.

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[Premium Times] Nollywood actress Mercy Johnson has called for the release of actress Regina Daniels' brother, Samuel Daniels, also known as Sammy West, who was allegedly arrested on the order of Ned Nwoko.

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[Premium Times] The Niger lawmaker, Mohammed Jafaru, travelling to Babanna for an official engagement when the ambush occurred.

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[Premium Times] The village head had been ordered to hand over all government property in his possession to the village council secretary, a government statement said.

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[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- The appointment of Patrick Moesi by Botswana Athletics Association (BAA) as the Sport Development Manager Technical is seen as a move that will strengthen the country's athletes development efforts

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[Botswana Daily News] Tlokweng -- The launch of the Green Growth for Kavango Zambezi Transfontier Conservation Area (KAZA TFCA) project is a key step toward integrating conservation and development, dependent on sustained investment and joint ownership by KAZA member nations. Launching the project on the sidelines of the inaugural Africa Biodiversity Summit in Tlokweng on Monday, Minister of Environment and Tourism, Mr Wynter Mmolotsi said the project aimed to link conservation efforts with socio-economic progress, as well as to protect

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[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- A rising star from Botswana's Juvenile Championship programme and a member of the local ballroom dance troupe Moonlight Dance Studio, Abigail Modise has made history as the first young Motswana to be nominated for the prestigious African Children of the Year Awards 2025, scheduled for Johannesburg, South Africa on November 22. Recognised under the Arts and Culture and Philanthropy categories, Abigail's nomination celebrates her exceptional talent in dance and her inspiring contributions to her community.

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[Botswana Daily News] Kanye -- Acting Minister of Lands and Agriculture Dr Edwin Dikoloti has stated that agro-industrial clusters are more than economic engines but also catalysts for social inclusion as well as gender empowerment that could lift rural communities towards prosperity.

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[Capital FM] The deal provides for the payment of the funds in two tranches -- in November 2025 and July 2026.

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A federal jury will decide how much Boeing should pay to the families of two victims killed in the 2019 crash of a 737 Max jetliner in Ethiopia.

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On Wednesday, Luis Díaz wished Paris Saint-Germain's Moroccan defender Achraf Hakimi a ‘speedy recovery’ after a tackle that injured his opponent and earned the Bayern Munich winger a red card during their Champions League match.

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Mauritania’s former president, Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz, has lost his final appeal of a 15-year prison sentence for corruption while in office.