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Launched in 2014, Africa Fashion Week Nigeria has become one of the country’s leading fashion events,

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The Central African Republic will hold presidential and legislative elections on December 28, as concerns about armed groups have led to a growing reliance on Russia for security.

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The last of a group of hundreds of students kidnapped from St. Mary’s School in Nigeria’s Niger state were reunited with their families late on Tuesday after one of the largest mass abductions in the country's history.

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Yemen’s internationally recognized government and Houthi authorities have reached an agreement to free 2,900 detainees in the largest swap during the 11-year civil war, according to Saudi and Houthi officials

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The United States has expressed its dissatisfaction with the withdrawal of Rwanda-backed M23 rebels from the strategic town of Uvira in eastern Congo.

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[New Times] Thousands of travellers started streaming out of Kigali this week as the festive season travel rush reached its peak, with long queues forming at designated bus stations across the city.

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[Shabelle] New York -- The UN Security Council on Tuesday renewed the mandate of the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) for another year.

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[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Dec 24 -- Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud said on Tuesday his government has accepted opposition calls for a national dialogue on the country's 2026 elections and constitutional review, while warning against what he described as politics driven by intimidation.

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[Vanguard] Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has announced his decision to formally join the Accord Party, aligning politically with his uncle, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has reported that at least 25 people were killed in multiple road traffic accidents recorded across the country Tuesday, as travel surged ahead of the Christmas festivities, prompting renewed calls for caution among motorists and other road users.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The High Court has ordered the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) to release all National Youth Service (NYS) vouchers to the Pending Bills Committee, following the conclusion of investigations into the matter.

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A drought has led to water being rationed in Dar es Salaam, with taps sometimes dry for weeks.

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The United States has expressed its dissatisfaction with the withdrawal of Rwanda-backed M23 rebels from the strategic town of Uvira in eastern Congo.

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The Indomitable Lions will hope to bounce back after their last-16 exit in the 2023 tournament.

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Sudan's participation in the Africa Cup of Nations is "bringing hope" to the country amid its civil war, forward Abobaker Eisa says.

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The prime minister's lawyers claim to have new elements that would prove that Sonko did not defame former tourism minister Mame Mbaye Niang.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- National Youth Service (NYS) officers will celebrate this Christmas season in high spirits following a decision by the National Youth Service Council to promote officers in line with established regulations and protocols.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has issued a traffic advisory for motorists travelling along the Rironi-Mau Summit highway, warning of heavy congestion as holiday travel peaks.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- As buses snake their way out of the capital and towns fall quieter, one truth remains clear. At Christmas, the village is the place to be. It is a refuge a reminder of who people are beneath the pressures of city life.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has filed an appeal following a High Court decision suspending all petitions against judges, citing the absence of officially gazetted guidelines for handling complaints against members of the judiciary.

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[Nigeria Health Watch] Across Nigeria, December has its own rhythm. Flights are packed, roads are busier, and plans for family reunions, weddings, and "just one more" trip before the year ends pile up quickly. The spirit is festive and joyful, and the country feels alive. December is also a month of long journeys, late nights, crowded spaces and surprises where things do not always go according to plan.