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Uganda: Gold Mine Pit Collapse Kills One, Injures Three in Kassanda

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[Nile Post] Police in Kassanda District have launched investigations into a mining accident that claimed one life and left three others seriously injured after a gold pit collapsed on Tuesday morning.

Uganda: Museveni Commissions Shs380bn Ethanol Plant in Luweero

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[Nile Post] President Museveni has commissioned a $100 million (about Shs 380 billion) ethanol and extra-neutral alcohol (ENA) manufacturing plant owned by PRO Industries Pte Limited in Ndibulungi Village, Luweero District, marking a major boost to Uganda's agro-industrialisation and clean energy agenda.

Uganda: Elections Benefit Politicians, Not Voters - Gashumba

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[Nile Post] Outspoken political analyst and Chairperson of the Council for Abavandimwe, Frank Gashumba, has sparked debate over Uganda's electoral politics, arguing that elections largely serve the interests of politicians rather than the voters they seek to represent.

Uganda: Rwomushana Highlights Uganda's Electoral Independence,

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[Nile Post] Political analyst Charles Rwomushana has underscored Uganda's growing electoral independence while cautioning about deepening systemic challenges as the country approaches a critical election period.

Uganda: Katikkiro Mayiga Urges Married Couples to Embrace Responsibility

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[Nile Post] The Katikkiro of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga, has urged married couples to fulfill their responsibilities without making excuses, noting that doing so helps prevent misunderstandings and promotes happiness in marriage.

Uganda: Boda Boda Rider Murdered, Motorcycle Stolen in Kamuli

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[Nile Post] A 30-year-old boda boda rider has been murdered and his motorcycle stolen in Kamuli Municipality, in what Police believe was a case of aggravated robbery carried out under the cover of darkness, adding to growing fears over night-time attacks targeting riders in the district.

Uganda: 2025 in Review - The Prominent People Who Went With the Year

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[Nile Post] As we close the 2025, there are prominent persons whose souls we lost and cannot forget.

East Africa: Ethiopia Targets Universal Hospital Digitalization By 2030 - Ministry of Health

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[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The Ministry of health has affirmed that Ethiopia is aggressively modernizing its medical facilities to ensure every hospital in the country provides fully digitalized services by 2030.

West Africa: Ecowas Commends Peaceful Guinea Election As Country Moves Towards Constitutional Rule

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[The Point] The ECOWAS Election Observation Mission (EOM) has commended the peaceful and transparent conduct of Guinea's 28 December presidential election, describing the process as a significant milestone in the country's return to constitutional governance after four years of military-led transition.

Africa: Reflections From the Africa-United Arab Emirates Economic Forum On a Secure Legal Framework for Investment in Africa

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[The Point] The Africa-UAE Economic Forum in Dubai on Thursday 18th and Saturday 20th December 2025, convened at a critical moment in Africa's economic trajectory. With capital seeking stability, predictability, and credible legal protection, the forum offered an opportunity to confront one of the most persistent barriers to investment in Africa i.e. the perception that the continent lacks secure and reliable legal frameworks for foreign investment.

Fireworks light up the globe as nations ring in 2026

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The world has begun saying goodbye to 2025, with South Pacific nations first to welcome 2026.

Real Madrid’s Mbappé suffers knee sprain, faces weeks on sidelines

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Real Madrid have been dealt a major blow after confirming that star forward Kylian Mbappé has injured his left knee.

Somalia: Somaliland Welcomes Israel and U.S. Support at UN, Condemns Genocide Denial

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[Horn Diplomat] The government of Somaliland on Tuesday welcomed remarks by Israel and the United States at the United Nations Security Council acknowledging genocide committed against its people in 1988, while condemning what it described as genocide denial by Somalia's representative.

Ethiopia: GERD Turning Point in Ethiopia's Quest for Economic Sovereignty - Int'l Energy Expert

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[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) marks a definitive turning point in Ethiopia's quest for economic sovereignty, international energy expert Mikael A. Gorsky said.

Nigeria: Nigerians Can't Start 2026 With More Taxes - Kachikwu to Tinubu

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[This Day] Former presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Mr. Dumebi Kachikwu, has cautioned President Bola Tinubu against introducing additional taxes in the new year.

Nigeria: Mosque Bombing - Group Decries Channels TV's Coverage

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[This Day] The Companion, an influential Muslim professional organisation, has condemned Channels Television for what it described as "unprofessional, insensitive and conflict-provoking" coverage of the tragic bombing of a mosque in Maiduguri on Christmas Eve.

Somalia: Somalia, China Pledge Stronger Ties, Reject Israel Interference

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[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre today received China's Ambassador to Somalia, Wang Yu, at his office, in a meeting focused on strengthening political and security cooperation between the two countries and opposing Israel's interference in Somalia's territorial sovereignty.

Southern Africa: Borders of Pain - Why Children With Disabilities Must Cross SADC Borders for Care

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[263Chat] Twelve-year-old Naledi sat on a cardboard box at the Beitbridge border post, her twisted left leg wrapped in a faded blanket. At the same time, her mother pleaded with an immigration officer for permission to cross into South Africa.

Liberia: From Potential to Progress - What Liberia Must Fix to Attract Tourists and Investors

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[FrontPageAfrica] Liberia is at a pivotal point, with significant cultural and natural assets that position it as a potential hub for tourism and investment. To realize this potential, the country should prioritize immediate reforms in infrastructure, transparency in governance, and security. Addressing these areas will strengthen Liberia's competitiveness and lay the groundwork for strategic progress. This analysis evaluates Liberia's readiness to attract visitors and investors and recommends key changes for future growth.

Nigeria: Nigeria's Security Partnerships and the Primacy of Diplomacy

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[Premium Times] Cooperation must remain exceptional, clearly justified, and subject to continuous political review.

Nigeria: 2025 - Army Rescues 1,023 Kidnap Victims, Recovers 189 Guns in Northwest Nigeria

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[Premium Times] Ahmed Usman, the special adviser on security to Governor Ahmad Aliyu of Sokoto, praised the Nigerian Army's commitment to national security.

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