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Rwanda: Fans React As Speed's Rwanda Tour Sparks Street Frenzy and Global Exposure

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[New Times] Fans across Rwanda and beyond erupted with excitement following iShowSpeed's visit to the country--a trip that quickly became a landmark moment for digital entertainment, youth culture, and global visibility.

Rwanda: Nyungwe Park's Rwf1.2bn Revenue Fund to Finance Six Community Projects

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[New Times] The steady rise in visitor numbers at Nyungwe National Park over the past two decades has significantly boosted Rwanda's tourism revenue-sharing scheme, unlocking funds for community projects around the park, according to park management.

Nigeria: Security Checkpoints Causing Gridlock On Nigerian Roads - - Peter Obi

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[Leadership] Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has raised concerns over what he described as the growing danger posed by poorly positioned security checkpoints across Nigeria, warning that they were contributing significantly to traffic gridlock and endangering lives.

Rwanda: Ngoma Deaths Spotlight Hidden Lightning Risks in Low-Lying Areas

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[New Times] Lightning, often associated with hills and mountainous terrain, is not confined to high ground and can strike anywhere under the right atmospheric conditions, sometimes with deadly consequences, experts say.

China, Lesotho pledge deeper cooperation amid changing US trade policy

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China and Lesotho have agreed to deepen cooperation across key sectors following an official visit by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, reaffirming strong bilateral ties and a shared commitment to development.

He once criticised African leaders who cling to power. Now he wants a seventh term

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Yoweri Museveni, 81, says he has brought stability to Uganda. His critics complain of political oppression.

Sudan's government returns to capital after nearly 3 years of war

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The military-backed government is back in Khartoum after being driven out by its paramilitary rival.

Iran warns Washington it will retaliate if the US launches an attack

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US President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened to intervene to protect demonstrators amid a deadly crackdown by Iranian security forces.

Kenyan women's fight for their land rights after death of husbands

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Thousands of widows, unaware of their constitutional rights, face losing everything.

Kampala decked in colours of Ugandan president's party ahead of polls

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The 81-year-old Yoweri Museveni, who has ruled the country since 1986, is seeking re-election.

Central African Republic: CAR's Disputed Election - Stability at a Cost?

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[allAfrica] The Central African Republic's latest presidential election has delivered a familiar outcome.

Ethiopia: Bishoftu International Airport to Transform Ethiopia's Logistics System, Says PM Abiy

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[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said the construction of the Bishoftu International Airport will provide a lasting solution to Ethiopia's decades-old logistics system challenges.

Nigeria: Osimhen Shuts Critics With Man of the Match Display in Afcon Quarter-Final

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[Premium Times] Osimhen's night summed up his influence on this Super Eagles team -- goals, assists, work rate and leadership

Ethiopia: Bishoftu International Airport Project Signals New Era for African Aviation

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[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The construction of Bishoftu International Airport (BIA) has been hailed as a landmark development for Ethiopia and the wider African aviation sector.

Congo-Kinshasa: Regional Defence Ministers Meet in Zambia Over DR Congo Crisis

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[New Times] Defence ministers from the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) are expected to meet in Zambia on Saturday, January 10, to discuss security issues in eastern DR Congo.

Ethiopia: Addis Launches Building of 'Africa's Largest Airport'

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[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Saturday laid the foundation stone for the Bishoftu International Airport, poised to become Africa's largest aviation hub, while the Oromo Liberation Front (OLF) condemned the project as involving "forced displacement," alleging that thousands of residents are being uprooted and demanding ownership stakes for affected farmers.

Africa: Afcon 2025 Semi-Finals - Indigenous Coaches Take Centre Stage

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[Premium Times] The milestone marks a growing shift in African football, where local coaches are increasingly trusted to lead, innovate, and succeed at the highest level of the continent.

Africa: Nigeria and South Africa Risk Breaking Climate Change Pledges

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[The Conversation Africa] Just 20 countries produce 80% of the world's oil, gas and coal. Since 2019, researchers have released regular reports analysing how these governments plan to continue drilling and mining for fossil fuels - and how those plans diverge from the global climate goal set out in the Paris Agreement, which aims to limit temperature rise to less than 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. The 2025 Production Gap Report found that many of these countries still plan to produce far more fossil fuels by 2030 than is

Nigeria/Algeria: Five Takeaways in Super Eagles' Victory

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[Premium Times] With each passing game, the Super Eagles look less like hopeful contenders and more like a team that understands exactly what it takes to go all the way

Construction gets underway in Ethiopia on 'Africa's biggest airport'

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At a cost of $12.5 billion, the Bishoftu International Airport will feature four runways and accommodate up to 110 million passengers annually.

Thousands gather to mark Benin's Vodun Days showcasing local culture

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The Voodoo festival has become a real tourist magnet, attracting visitors from the continent and beyond every year.

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