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Nigerians marvel at Lagos Christmas lights despite national insecurityNigerians in Lagos gathered around to see the Christmas lights on Friday night. Families were posing for photographs and videos despite widespread concerns ove…
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Paris cancels New Year’s eve Champs-Élysées celebrations over security fearsThe annual midnight concert on the famed Paris avenue has been cancelled and replaced with a pre-recorded broadcast to be watched at home.
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Tensions between South Africa and US rise over detention of US officialsThe United States has warned of "severe consequences" should South Africa not take action after briefly detaining "two US officials", who were providing suppor…
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Attempted coup in Benin symptom of institutional weaknesses in West Africa region, UNSC hearsThe attempted coup in Benin earlier this month should be seen as a wake up call for institutional reform, the UN Security Council heard on Thursday.
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Bulgarian protests continue, citizens demand end to corruption and fair judiciaryBulgarian protesters continue to demand political change and an end to corruption despite the government's resignation. The eurozone transition adds pressure t…
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Russian bombs hit Zaporizhzhia, wounding 35 and intensifying frontline battlesUkraine saw fresh Russian strikes on Zaporizhzhia on 18 December that wounded dozens, while Odesa endured its longest blackout of the war after attacks on powe…
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Sudan: UN says RSF killed 1,000 civilians in Zamzam refugee camp in AprilA UN report released on Thursday said that the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) had killed at least 1,000 civilians during a three-day attack on the Zam…
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Sudan’s top general meets Egyptian President amid growing pressure to resolve the warSudan’s top general Abdel-Fattah Burhan met with Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi in Cairo Thursday amid growing pressure to resolve the war in Sudan.
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Nigeria issues formal apology to Burkina Faso over airspace violationNigeria’s foreign minister, Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, travelled to Ouagadougou on Wednesday, 17 December 2025, to deliver an official apology after a Nigerian mili…
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Algeria sends thousands of protesters to Tunis in support of Kais Saeid
Tunisia’s opposition has condemned what it calls blatant Algerian interference after thousands of Algerians converged on Tunis on Wednesday to bolster a rally …
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Sarajevo faces severe pollution and fog, residents advised to stay indoorsSarajevo faced heavy fog and pollution on Thursday, causing flight cancellations and traffic disruptions.
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A look at four female directors making waves in Arab cinemaArab female film directors have helped change the landscape of Arab cinema in recent years, presenting stories that haven't been told before and claiming space…
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Burkina Faso frees Nigerian Air Force crewBurkina Faso on Wednesday released 11 personnel of the Nigerian Air Force who were detained Dec. 8 after their aircraft made an emergency landing, Nigeria's fo…
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Malian refugees turn to firefighting to give back to their communities in MauritaniaRefugee firefighters sway in line and beat the ground with spindly tree branches as the sun sets over the barren Mauritanian desert.
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FIFA World Cup winner to get record $50 million jackpotThe winner of the 2026 World Cup will receive a record jackpot of $50 million, FIFA said Wednesday.
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Farmers from 27 EU countries protest and clash with police in Brussels over EU-Mercosur trade dealBelgium farmers protested in Brussels against the EU Mercosur trade deal, clashing with police as tractors gathered near the European Parliament.
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DRC-US mineral pact offers optimism—and inherent hurdles [Business Africa]The Democratic Republic of Congo and the United States have signed a high-profile deal on critical minerals, promising economic transformation and secure suppl…
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Mass layoffs cast shadow over Guinea’s Simandou mega-mine as output beginsThe challenges facing Simandou underline the complexity of turning resource wealth into widespread prosperity for Guinea’s population, even as iron ore exports…
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United Kingdom Unveils Investment-Focused Africa Strategy Replacing Traditional Aid Models
The United Kingdom has launched a comprehensive new approach to African engagement, pivoting from traditional aid frameworks toward investment-driven partnersh…
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Hurricane Melissa could cost Jamaica $15bn - UNFifty days after Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica, authorities are assessing the damage it left behind. The UN says it could cost the country up to $…
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Uganda’s export earnings nearly double in October on coffee and gold salesThe combined strength of coffee and gold has provided a timely boost to Uganda’s external earnings, helping to support foreign exchange reserves and strengthen…
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CAR deploys armed forces and MINUSCA to secure electionsReinforcements from the Central African Armed Forces (FACA) have been deployed in the Vakaga region with the support of the UN peacekeeping mission MINUSCA to …
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Thousands turn out to pay tribute to beloved reggae star Jimmy Cliff at Kingston memorial serviceBeloved Jamaican reggae star Jimmy Cliff was celebrated at a memorial service in Kingston on Wednesday and thousands turned out to pay their respects.
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M23 announces withdrawal from Uvira following US pressureThe rebel movement M23 has announced its exit from the strategically important city of Uvira in eastern DRC. This reportedly comes at the request of American m…
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Donald Trump defends first year back in office in politically charged speechPresident Donald Trump delivered a politically charged speech Wednesday carried live in prime time on network television, seeking to pin the blame for economic…
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Spanish police evict hundreds of mostly illegal migrants living in a squatMany of the people moved into the empty school building when it was left abandoned in 2023.
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Nigeria labour union protest insecurity in LagosMembers of Nigeria’s main labour union took to the streets of Lagos on Wednesday to protest rising insecurity, calling on the government to take urgent action …
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During visit to Ethiopia, India's PM Modi rallies countries from Global South to stand togetherIndian Prime Minister Narendra Modi rallied countries from the Global South on Wednesday to stand up for themselves and stand together.
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Putin warns Russia will extend gains in Ukraine if peace talks failHe said Russia would achieve its goals by diplomatic or military means and would seek to expand a “security buffer” zone in Ukraine.
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In Kenya's Kakamega County, bullfighting boosts the economy and social unityIn Kenya's Kakamega County, bullfighting boosts the economy and social unity
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From Lapland, Santa prepares to deliver gifts worldwideFinland’s Santa Claus Village near Rovaniemi is buzzing with early Christmas preparations, as visitors gather in Lapland despite late winter sunrises.
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Malian judge orders return of gold to Canada's Barrick MiningIt was seized in January from the company’s Loullo-Gounkoto complex following a confiscation order by a judge.
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FIFA cuts world cup ticket prices after backlash, offers $60 seats to loyal fansDespite the controversy, demand remains huge, with FIFA reporting more than 20 million ticket requests in the latest sales phase.
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South Africa raids US refugee centre, arrests seven KenyansA centre in South Africa processing applications for the United States refugee program was raided by immigration and law enforcement officers, and seven Kenyan…
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Sudan tops humanitarian crisis watchlist for third year in a rowSix of the top 10 countries on the International Rescue Committee's list are in Africa.
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Thousands Cuban pilgrims flock to Havana's El Rincon shrine seeking blessings from Saint LazarusCuba saw thousands of devotees walk toward the shrine of El Rincon, on the outskirts of Havana, during the annual pilgrimage honouring Saint Lazarus.
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South African DJ Warras fatally shot in JohannesburgA popular South African radio and club DJ, Warrick Stock, also known as DJ Warras, was shot dead in the heart of Johannesburg on Tuesday, highlighting the coun…
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Opposition in DRC raises alarm over arrest of former presidential candidate ShadaryOpposition parties in the DRC are raising the alarm after the arrest of former presidential candidate Emmanuel Ramazani Shadary in Kinshasa on Tuesday.
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Chaos erupts in Mexico City’s Congress during transparency reform debateMexico City’s Congress descended into a brief scuffle during a debate on transparency reform, leading to a walkout by the opposition and approval of the change…
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PSG and Flamengo set to face off in FIFA Intercontinental Cup final in QatarHaving ended a long wait for a maiden Champions League title in May, Paris Saint-Germain will look to lift the FIFA Intercontinental Cup for the first time whe…
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South Africa moves to bring home citizens trapped in Ukraine conflictSouth African authorities are negotiating with Russia to secure the return of 17 South African men who ended up fighting in Ukraine.
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Australia begins funerals for victims of Bondi Beach Hanukkah shootingAustralia has begun funerals in Sydney for victims of the antisemitic Bondi Beach shooting, as police guard services and investigations continue