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[Ghanaian Times] "The Ghana Card Number at birth is not just an ID; it's a promise to our children of a future where their identity and rights are recognized from their very first breath."

[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- For over nine months, Addis Abeba has been undergoing a sweeping transformation as part of a two-phase urban makeover initiative. The first phase of the "Corridor Development Project," spanning 40 kilometers and launched in April 2024, was completed in September.

[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- As seismic activity continues across parts of Afar and Oromia, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) revealed that "two individuals have been reported to be seriously injured." According to the UN agency, the earthquakes have caused extensive damage to infrastructure, including homes, health centers, schools, and roads.

[Nile Post] "Sadly, most of these are people from Buganda, the very people who hosted Museveni and his guerrillas. And yet, this is how Museveni has paid us back," he said, urging Ugandans to reject the current regime.

[Nile Post] The previous session of the court martial was marked by dramatic events when lawyer Eron Kiiza was arrested inside the courtroom.

[Nile Post] The burial was marred by a rift between National Unity Platform (NUP) leaders and Parliament representatives, resulting in two parallel send-off events.

[Leadership] As the race for 2027 elections begins to shape up, strong rumours of defection are swirling around no fewer than five first term opposition governors, LEADERSHIP checks have revealed.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya's passport ranking strength dropped by one point to 68 this year, a new global passport ranking system shows, meaning that Kenyans can travel visa-free to fewer countries than in 2024.

[Capital FM] Kisii -- Twenty-four years ago, the UN Security Council adopted Resolution 1325, the first framework to acknowledge women's participation and unique experiences in conflict resolution and their role in peace and security issues.

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- Ahead of the highly anticipated annual Ikon Awards 2025, Hollywood's Morocco Omari facilitated an acting masterclass with over 200 attendees at UCC House Bugolobi. Omari is a seasoned screenwriter, and producer, celebrated for his prominent roles in Empire, Chicago Fire, Homeland, and many other popular series.

The villagers were reportedly returning from a mission to chase away armed groups when they were bombed.

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- Molly Katanga was controversially denied bail after a dramatic shift of goalposts by presiding judge Isaac Muwata, who had promised the ailing widow of Henry Katanga a speedy decision in her husband's murder trial.

[CAF] Senegal coach Souleymane Diallo says it is important not to be overwhelmed by the pressure of being champions The tactician talks about his team's meticulous and structured preparation a few weeks before the start of the competition He also talks about the strategic importance of the CHAN for the development of domestic football

[CAF] The Matchday of the TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup group stage delivered thrilling matches as teams battled for quarter-final qualification.

[CAF] The penultimate round of the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League saw thrilling encounters across all groups over the weekend, with quarter-final spots secured and intense battles setting up dramatic final matchday scenarios.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Nairobi Governor Sakaja Johnson took a hands-on approach to transforming the city's cleanliness by leading a night-long cleaning exercise that extended into the early hours of Monday.

[Ghanaian Times] Calm has returned to Ejura and Ntotroso in the Ashanti and Ahafo regions after violence erupted in the two areas last week.

[Vanguard] also rescue teenager with baby from lover's kidnap den

[Vanguard] On Sunday, a former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, listed some similarities he shared with the late Jimmy Carter, a former American President.

[Premium Times] Despite challenges such as difficult terrain, extreme inflation, rising input costs, and FX volatility, Julius Berger Plc has continued to make progress on the project, including working during the Yuletide season, reaffirming the company's commitment to delivering this critical national asset