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🇳🇬 Anthony Joshua involved in Nigeria road crash that kills two
Nigerian authorities say British heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua has been injured in a road accident on a major highway linking Lagos and Ogun states, in which two other people were killed. Police say the former world champion suffered only minor injuries and is in stable condition. He was taken to hospital along with other injured…
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African millennials and Gen Z are quitting their big-city dreams to go make more money back on the farm
On a blazing afternoon in Senegal, 33-year-old farmer Filly Mangassa heaved peanut plants onto a horse-drawn cart, sending clouds of dust swirling. Ten years ago, he left his village for the capital, Dakar, dreaming of becoming a professor. But the high cost of living and lack of jobs put that dream out of reach. “Particularly…
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Google’s Legal Reckoning: What Major Lawsuits and Settlements Mean for Users in Africa and Beyond
In recent years, Google has faced a series of major legal challenges in the United States, resulting in multimillion-dollar settlements that promise payouts to millions of consumers. While these cases stem from U.S. courts, their implications ripple across the globe, touching every user of Google’s ecosystem, including the vast and growing digital population in Africa.…
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🇿🇦 41 young men died in South Africa after circumcision at traditional initiation ceremonies.
In South Africa, 41 young men have died in recent weeks after circumcision procedures performed as part of traditional initiation ceremonies. Hundreds more have been hospitalized with complications, including infections, sepsis, and gangrene. Most cases have been recorded in the Eastern Cape, where the rite of passage into adulthood is practiced among the Xhosa people.…
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🇬🇳 Guinea junta chief takes lead in controversial election as social media restricted
Guinea’s junta leader Gen Mamady Doumbouya has taken a huge lead in a presidential election his main challengers were barred from contesting, initial results show. Gen Doumbouya is hoping to legitimise his rule after seizing power in a coup four years ago. A civil society group campaigning for the return of civilian rule condemned the…
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Liberia: Hike in Rice Prices, Transport Fares Dampens Festive Cheer in Nimba
By Ishmael F. Menkor As Liberians prepare to celebrate the festive season, rising prices of rice and persistently high transportation fares are deepening economic hardship, particularly for low-income households and rural communities, where Christmas and New Year celebrations are traditionally marked by communal meals and family gatherings. In major commercial centers such as Ganta, Nimba…
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🇬🇭 Ghana to reform state gold purchase programme in 2026
Ghana will reform its domestic state gold purchase programme (DGPP) in 2026 in order to improve the efficiency of the gold mining sector. This was stated in a press release issued by the Bank of Ghana on 25 December. 🔸The DGPP, under which the Bank of Ghana purchases gold, is described as “a policy tool…
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🇳🇬🇺🇸BREAKING: U.S. Conducts Unauthorized Airstrikes on Nigerian Soil, Sovereignty Questions Erupt
WASHINGTON D.C./ABUJA – In a sudden and unilateral military escalation, former U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the United States has launched airstrikes inside Nigeria, allegedly targeting factions linked to the Islamic State (ISIS). The announcement, made outside standard diplomatic or bilateral military channels, has immediately sparked fierce condemnation and profound concern across the African…
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🇮🇱🇸🇴 African Union condemns Israel’s recognition of Somaliland’s independence
The African Union (AU) condemns Israel’s recognition of Somaliland’s independence and reaffirms the organisation’s commitment to Somalia’s territorial integrity. This was stated in a statement by the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mahamoud Ali Youssouf. 💬“The Chairperson of the AU Commission firmly rejects any actions <…> aimed at recognising Somaliland as an independent entity,…
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🇳🇪🇺🇸 Niger imposes indefinite ban on issuing visas to US citizens
Niger has imposed an indefinite ban on issuing visas to US citizens and on their entry into the country after the United States earlier in December adopted similar measures against Nigerien nationals. This was reported by the Niger Press Agency (ANP) on 25 December, citing a diplomatic source. 💬“Niger fully and permanently bans the issuance…
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