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Uganda: Bobi Wine's party says hundreds of its supporters arrested at rally
A police spokesman accused Wine of leading an illegal procession, and that security forces intervened to restore order
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Popemobile transformed into Gaza mobile emergency health clinic
The Catholic charity Caritas on Tuesday unveiled the late Pope Francis' one-time vehicle, which, per his request, has been transformed into a mobile health clinic aimed at delivering care to the children of Gaza.
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Kenyan civil society petitions ICC to probe Tanzania poll violence
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan is facing increasing international pressure as a coalition of regional and global civil society groups and legal bodies has petitioned the International Criminal Court (ICC) to investigate alleged crimes against humanity committed during and after the disputed
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Senegal: Latest budget report reveals lasting pressure on public finances
The report shows soaring spending and a stubborn deficit as the country is struggling with a serious public debt crisis.
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Thailand declares state of emergency after devastating floods
Heavy flooding in southern Thailand continued to cause significant damage to cities and provinces near the Malaysian border, prompting evacuations
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Rising lake waters cause misery for people forced to live in flooded homes in Kenya
The lake has surged more than a kilometre inland in what residents say is the worst flooding they have ever seen. Scientists are pointing to a mix of climate pressures and human activity as the cause.
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High-rise fire in Hong Kong's Tai Po district kills four, injures three
A high-rise fire in Hong Kong’s Tai Po district killed four people and injured three, with residents trapped as the blaze spread along bamboo scaffolding.
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Uganda: Uganda Breweries Champions Celebrating Responsibly At Nyege Nyege 2025
[Independent (Kampala)] Feature -- Any seasoned festival-goer will tell you that the golden rule for Nyege Nyege is that it's a marathon, not a sprint. This year, Uganda Breweries Limited built a sanctuary to support the festival journey with their Hydration Fun Zone, promoting responsible drinking.
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Nigeria: China Pledges Support for Nigeria's Port Modernisation, Automation Project
[Leadership] The government of the People's Republic of China has pledged strong technical and diplomatic support for Nigeria's ongoing efforts to modernise and automate operations at its seaports.
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South Africa: W Cape Issues Alert As Drunk Driving Arrests Rise
[SAnews.gov.za] Western Cape transport officials have issued a serious warning to motorists after 24 arrests for driving under the influence of alcohol were made in just one week.
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Liberia: LERC Amends LEC Distribution License, Expands Service to Three Counties
[Liberian Investigator] The Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission (LERC) on November 25, 2025, issued an amended Distribution License to the Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC), expanding the Corporation's service coverage to additional communities in parts of Grand Bassa, Rivercess, and Bong counties. The amendment marks another significant step toward increasing
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Africa: Seedstars, Sanad Program to Back Female-Led Startups in Africa
[Daba Finance] Seedstars has partnered with the SANAD Technical Assistance Facility (TAF) to launch the SANAD Elevate Her Programme. This multi-phase initiative supports female-led and 2X-aligned startups across the Middle East, North Africa, and Sub-Saharan Africa.