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Senegalese football fans celebrated in Dakar on Wednesday after their national team secured a place in the African Cup of Nations final with a 1-0 victory over Egypt.
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[GroundUp] Water, waste, fire and finances -- Siyancuma is a mess
[SAnews.gov.za] The Department of Social Development (DSD) has dismissed false claims circulating on social media suggesting that the COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant is set to be terminated.
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In December 2025, NGO WILDTRUST’s Samkelisiwe Danisa and Lauren van Nijkerk from South Africa, engaged with around 100 representatives of African states,
[Daily Maverick] Three Iranian navy ships remain in False Bay -- and one participated in exercise Will for Peace, according to the SANDF.
[Daily Maverick] The first five years of life lay the foundations for learning, behaviour and health. Yet the latest Thrive by Five Index reveals a deep and worrying truth: in 2024, only 42% of South African children were developmentally on track in early learning. More than half of our children are starting school already behind. In an already stretched education system under severe pressure, those who start with an early disadvantage are likely to keep falling further behind.
[Ghanaian Times] A measured economic reset, not a mandate for delay
[Ghanaian Times] UNORTHODOX loading practices by some commercial drivers are imposing additional financial burdens on commuters, with many passengers compelled to pay double the approved transport fares during peak hours, even when travelling to the same destination.
[Shabelle] Kismayo, Somalia -- Jubaland regional forces, backed by Somalia's elite Danab commando unit, killed more than a dozen Al-Shabaab fighters in a coordinated security operation in southern Somalia, officials said on Wednesday.
[263Chat] Heavy rainfall has disrupted public transport in Harare leaving hundreds of commuters stranded and prompting sharp increases in fares on some of the city's busiest routes.
[Premium Times] For a team that arrived in Morocco chasing redemption after missing out on the 2026 World Cup, the defeat was both sobering and revealing.
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See the Kick Out Polio website for the participating athletes, campaign content, details on the #KickOutPolio challenge, and polio educational material.
Thailand reports a new construction accident near Bangkok on Thursday, a day after a deadly crane collapse on a train renewed concerns over site safety.
At 90, Isaac has lived through it all—the long waits, the frustrations, the confusion, and the constant need to buy new notebooks and restart his medical
Thousands gathered in Sofia to demand fair elections and the coalition's resignation, citing vote buying, manipulation, and economic concerns.
At least 30 people were killed and dozens injured after a construction crane fell onto a passenger train in Thailand’s Nakhon Ratchasima province in the northeast on 14 January.
[Nile Post] Observers say delays like these are not uncommon during large-scale elections, given the complexity of coordinating materials across multiple polling centres.
[allAfrica] Dakar -- Led by a stunning goal from Sadio Mané, Senegal secured their fourth appearance in the Africa Cup of Nations final. The Lions defeated Egypt 1-0 on January 14th at the Grand Stade de Tanger, in the semi-final of the 2025 AFCON in Morocco.
[Nile Post] Political parties and candidates have increasingly taken responsibility for mobilising voters, a development election observers say strengthens democratic participation.
[Nile Post] Voting is officially underway in Lira City, where polling stations opened on time and were fully set up to receive voters as early-morning queues formed across several locations.
