Kenya: President Ruto Warns Contractors Undermining Implementation of Govt Projects
[Capital FM] Kisii -- President William Ruto has issued a stern warning to contractors delaying the implementation of key government projects.
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Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Abolishes Death Penalty Two Decades After Last Execution
[RFI] Harare (AFP) - Zimbabwe has officially abolished the death penalty after President Emmerson Mnangagwa signed into law an act that will commute to jail time the sentences of about 60 prisoners on death row.
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Uganda: Security Foiled Plot to Use Iraqi Returnees to Shoot Protesters to Discredit Govt - Museveni
[Nile Post] Museveni gave his new year address.
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Nigeria: In New Year Message, Tinubu Preaches Hope, Acknowledges Cost-of-Living Crisis
[Premium Times] "Economic indicators point to a positive and encouraging outlook for our nation," the Nigerian leader said.
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Kenya: The Choice Is Entirely Ours On 2025 Trajectory, Raila Tells Kenyans in New Year's Message
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Opposition Leader Raila Odinga now says Kenyans wield the decision on the nation's trajectory in the New Year.
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Nigeria: Wizkid, Burna Boy, Others Stun Fans At 2025 Lagos Countdown
[Premium Times] The event, organised by the Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture was an unforgettable night of music, excitement, and celebration.
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Somalia: Somali National Army Chief Visits Edheere Town to Bolster War Against Al-Shabaab
[Radio Dalsan] The Commander of the Somali National Army, Brigadier General Odowa Yusuf Rage, has on Tuesday visited the Somali National Army troops and the localfighters in Edheere town of the Galgadud region in Galmudug State.
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Nigeria: 2025 - Nigeria May Face Critical Crossroads, Islamic Cleric Predicts
[Vanguard] ...Highlights the need for swift action on governance, security
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Kenya: Maina Njenga Rallies Mt. Kenya to Back Ruto, Dismisses Gachagua Rift
[Capital FM] Nyeri -- Former Mungiki leader Maina Njenga has called on residents of the Mt. Kenya region to support President William Ruto and other elected leaders in grassroots development efforts.
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Somalia: Somali President Mourns Death of Renowned Artist Luul Jeylaani Ali
[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of the Federal Republic of Somalia has expressed deep condolences following the death of Luul Jeylaani Ali, an esteemed figure in Somali arts, culture, and poetry.
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Nigeria: UniAbuja Names Aisha Maikudi As New Vice Chancellor
[Premium Times] The institution says Aisha Sani Maikudi's tenure promises a new era of progress and transformation UNIABUJA.
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Somalia: Death Toll From Deadly ISIS Attack in Puntland Rises to 18, Injuries Climb to 30
[Shabelle] Bosasao, Somalia -- The death toll from the intense clashes between Puntland security forces and ISIS militants in Somalia's Bari region has tragically escalated, with the latest reports confirming 18 Puntland soldiers killed following Tuesday's violent confrontation.
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Sudan: Sudan Embassy in Libya to Resume Issuing Electronic Passports
[Dabanga] Tripoli -- The Sudanese Embassy in the Libyan capital Tripoli says that its consular section will resume issuing electronic passports tomorrow, as a previous network malfunction has now been resolved.
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Sudan: Prospects for Peace in Sudan - a Closed Window in the Absence of Will and Hope
[Dabanga] Sudan -- With each passing day of war in Sudan, the chances of reaching a peace agreement to end the suffering of the Sudanese people diminish, as the tribal nature of the fighting becomes increasingly complex, moving from a confrontation between two military forces to a full-blown direction that could spread across the country.
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Cote d'Ivoire: Cote d'Ivoire Announces French Military Exit After Decades-Long Stay
[RFI] Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara has announced that French forces will hand over control of their military base in Abidjan in January, continuing the former colonial power's military exit from West Africa.
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What to look out for in African sport in 2025
Two continental football tournaments and the road cycling world championships in Rwanda are among the highlights of Africa's sporting calendar for 2025.
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What to look out for in African sport in 2025
Two continental football tournaments and the road cycling world championships in Rwanda are among the highlights of Africa's sporting calendar for 2025.
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