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The men have been underground since the police began a crackdown on illegal mining last year.

Critics say the money could be put to better use in at a time when the country is struggling economically.

[Nile Post] The military prosecutor, Colonel Raphael Mugisha, started the day by requesting the court to we allow amendment of the charge sheet, adding a one Capt Denis of the Armoured Brigade to the case

[Premium Times] The victims were residents of various communities who came in solidarity to support an attacked community.

[Nigeria Health Watch] In Ghari Local Government Area (LGA) of Kano, adolescent girls are embracing health awareness through the Five Cowries' Furanni programme, a local initiative in collaboration with Nigeria Health Watch. The programme equips girls through a knowledge pathway with vital health, hygiene, and self-care knowledge, addressing long-standing misconceptions and barriers to healthcare access.

[Africa Check] IN SHORT: While Nigerians grapple with the rising cost of living and reported bad governance, a claim has spread on social media that an investigative journalism group has named Nigeria's president the most corrupt person in the world for 2024. But that's not quite true - the top spot went to the ousted leader of Syria.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Peter Mbae, Head of the Government Delivery Service (GDS), has officially announced his resignation, citing unresolved concerns with Head of Public Service Felix Koskei.

[Nyasa Times] Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs, Simplex Chithyola Banda, has inaugurated the first session of the 2025/2026 pre-budget consultation meetings at the Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe. He described the upcoming fiscal plan as a "people-friendly budget" focused on sustainable economic growth and reduced borrowing.

[GroundUp] Edumarks offers results early to NSC students for R100

[Shabelle] Nairobi, Kenya -- In an ambush assault on Kenyan security forces, a landmine explosion targeted a military convoy near the Kiyonga area in Kenya's volatile northern region, killing at least five soldiers and wounding numerous others, local sources reported Saturday.

[New Era] The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has deployed its Panel of Elders to address the worsening political and security crisis in Mozambique following post-election unrest.

[Namibian] The City of Windhoek says it is setting up schools and medical services at the site where several families have been moved to after the floods.

[ISS] Laws and policies against illicit logging exist, but sustainable solutions should also consider the many benefits of ecotourism.

[UN News] The world is entering a new era of crisis for children; climate change, inequality and conflict are disrupting their lives and limiting their futures, an authoritative study from the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) has warned.

[The Conversation Africa] The Sahel region of Africa, between the Sahara and the tropical savannahs to the south, has emerged as a significant base of groups that want to establish jihadist states.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya's economy is expected to experience moderate growth in 2025, according to Cytonn Investment's latest market outlook.

[FrontPageAfrica] IN A TIME when Liberia desperately needs visionary leadership and ethical governance, the Boakai administration is floundering.

[FrontPageAfrica] Mamba Point -- Two months after the appointment of Dr. Jallah Barbu as the second head of Liberia's Office of the War and Economic Crimes Court, the government has finally released $368,000 funding for Dr. Barbu and his team which has been working without pay or operations funding since his appointment on November 1.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto held discussions with former Meru Governor Kiraitu Murungi at State House, Nairobi, on Sunday.

[Premium Times] The accused persons jointly organised a Christmas Fun Fair carnival event in Ibadam, which was meant to bring joy to children but ended in tragedy.