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Africa Unites in Unprecedented Acts of Generosity for GivingTuesday 2025

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The Continent Adopts a Global Movement and Transforms it into a uniquely African Celebration of Care and Shared Humanity

Introducing the Alliance for Inclusive AI: An Open Global Coalition to Build AI That Serves Billions, Not Just the Few

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NAIROBI, Africa, 08 December 2025-/African Media Agency(AMA)/- Today, BFA Global, Caribou, and MSC—organizations whose work spans more than 150 countries—

Benin's largest city Cotonou resumes normalcy after failed coup attempt

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Traffic in the Benin capital of Cotonou resumed on Monday following an attempted coup that shook the country a day earlier.

Ivory Coast's incumbent leader Ouattara is sworn in for a fourth term

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Ivory Coast's incumbent President Alassane Ouattara was sworn in on Monday for a fourth term after taking over 89% of the vote in an October election marked by low turnout and unrest.

Salah out of Liverpool squad for Champions League game after rift with Slot

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Mohamed Salah trained with his Liverpool team-mates ahead of their trip to Milan to face Inter in the Champions League on Tuesday.

EU approves draft overhaul of migration policy

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The major change, if adopted, could see the return of migrant hubs and EU countries striking bilateral agreements with non-member states to facilitate deportation of rejected asylum seekers.

Ghana: Interior Ministry Orders Probe Into Alleged Assassination Attempt On Special Prosecutor

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[Ghanaian Times] The attention of the Ministry of the Interior has been drawn to information that the Special Prosecutor (OSP), Mr. Kissi Agyebeng, has survived two assassination attempts while discharging his duties to the Republic.

Mozambique: For Highway Code Is Fundamental - Chapo

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[AIM] Maputo -- Mozambican President Daniel Chapo has called for full respect for the Highway Code in order to prevent bloodshed on the roads, following a traffic accident that killed seven people on Sunday in Manhiça district, about 90 kilometres north of Maputo, along the main north-south highway (EN1).

Kenya: Cyberattacks Down 82pc but Threat Still There, Ca Warns

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya recorded a plunge in cyber threats in the first quarter of the financial year, with attacks falling 81.6 percent to 842.3 million incidents, new data from the Communications Authority (CA) shows.

Truckers' strike paralyzes Cameroon’s main trade route

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A truckers' strike in Cameroon has brought major disruptions to one of the country's primary commercial routes, National Highway 1.

Africa: Yes, Grains Convert to Glucose, but Millets Are Good for Diabetics

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[Africa Check] IN SHORT: A reel circulating on Facebook advises people with diabetes to avoid eating grains, particularly millets, because they convert to glucose after digestion. But medical research shows there are health benefits to some grains, and millet is good for managing diabetes and high blood sugar.

Malawi: Malawi Secures 50mw Power Boost from Mozambique

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[Nyasa Times] Malawi is on the brink of a major power breakthrough as the country prepares to start importing 50 megawatts (MW) of electricity from Mozambique from February 2026, in a move set to significantly ease the crippling load shedding that has battered households and businesses.

Ethiopia: PM Abiy Vows Ethiopia's Progress Won't Be Halted By Challenges or Hostile Forces

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[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed reaffirmed Ethiopia's march toward prosperity, declaring that no challenge, provocation, or malicious plot can halt the nation.

WHO condemns airstrikes that killed 114 in Sudan

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The head of the World Health Organization has denounced a series of airstrikes in Sudan’s South Kordofan State that killed 114 people, including 63 children.

Sudan: RSF claims takeover of Heglig oil field in South Kordofan

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The paramilitary group claimed on Monday that it had taken control of the strategically important oil field at the border with South Sudan. Heglig is also a key source of revenue for Juba, as it houses its main oil processing facility.

Africa: Mauritius and Corporate Council on Africa Announce Dates for the 2026 U.S.-Africa Business Summit

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[Corporate Council on Africa] The Government of Mauritius and the Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) are pleased to announce that the 2026 U.S.-Africa Business Summit will take place from July 26-29, 2026, in Mauritius. The official dates were released today during a joint press conference hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and CCA in Port Louis, marking an important milestone as preparations begin for one of the continent's premier platforms for strengthening U.S.-Africa trade, investment, and commercial

Namibia: Here Are Your New Mayors

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[Namibian] Most local authorities across the country swore in new mayors last week following the 2025 regional council and local authority elections on 26 November.

Pix of the Day: December 8 , 2025

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Pix of the Day: December 8, 2025

Sudan: Nuba Mountains Communities Mobilize to Confront Militia Violations Against Civilians

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[SNA] Omdurman -- Communities in the Nuba Mountains have announced a state of general mobilization and alert to confront violations by the Janjaweed militia and their ally Abdel Aziz al-Hilu against unarmed civilians. Reported abuses include forced displacement to facilitate foreign fighter occupation of South Kordofan, restrictions on citizen movement, arbitrary arrests in inhumane conditions, and the rape and sale of women.

UN health chief condemns deadly attack on hospital in Sudan

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Drone attacks on a kindergarten and hospital killed 114 people, the World Health Organization says.

Hunt under way for Benin coup plotters and their hostages

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Nigeria sent fighter jets to help oust the mutineers from the national broadcaster and a military camp.

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