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Africa: President of Ghana Receives Global Group of Experts on Reparations to Advance a Unified Reparations Agenda
[TrustAfrica] Accra, 19th December; In a landmark moment for the global reparations movement, President John Dramani Mahama of Ghana welcomed a special delegation of leading advocates and experts from across the African diaspora to align on a unified, intercontinental
Will Afcon 2025 be a defining moment for Morocco?
Morocco has spent more than a decade reshaping its football, but will hosting Afcon 2025 allow the country to end a 50-year wait for the trophy?
Ros Atkins on… The alleged links between the UAE and Sudan's civil war
BBC Analysis Editor Ros Atkins examines allegations of links between the UAE and Sudan’s RSF in the civil war, as international efforts continue to seek an end to the fighting.
Africa: Uganda Ratifies AU Social Protection Protocol, Civil Society Urges Swift Action
[Nile Post] Uganda's ratification of a new African Union protocol recognising social protection and social security as enforceable rights is a "historic milestone", civil society groups said on Friday, while warning that major funding and coverage gaps threaten to blunt its
Africa: AUC Chairperson Received the Members of the AU Panel of the Wise At AU Headquarters
[African Union] The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, received the Members of the AU Panel of the Wise at AU Headquarters for an exchange on preventive diplomacy, peace and security reforms, and emerging challenges across the continent. He
Uganda prison officer sacked for 'politicking' on TikTok
Ugandan law requires public servants to remain politically neutral and bars them from active politics.
Africa: South Africa Defends Immigration Enforcement, Engages U.S. Over Data Allegations
[SAnews.gov.za] South Africa has reaffirmed its commitment to enforcing its immigration laws and upholding national sovereignty, while indicating that allegations involving the private data of United States officials will be addressed through diplomatic channels.
Africa: Mashatile Hails Mafolo's Role in Shaping Democratic South Africa
[SAnews.gov.za] Deputy President Paul Mashatile has paid tribute to late ANC stalwart and intellectual Magashe Titus Mafolo, describing him as a principled leader whose life's work helped shape South Africa's democratic governance, intellectual thought and African identity.
Africa: Offline and Silenced - Africa's Quiet Rise of Internet Repression
[ISS] Africa was hit by a record number of digital shutdowns in 2025 that stifled opposition and undermined democracy.
South Africa defiant after US threatens 'consequences' over refugee centre raid
South Africa has accused the US of employing Kenyans without work permits to process refugee applications.
Africa: Behind the Facts 2025 - Lessons of Resilience and Innovation From the Frontlines of Fact-Checking
[Africa Check] Behind the Facts 2025: Lessons of resilience and innovation from the frontlines of fact-checking
More British boxers will fight in Nigeria – Okolie
Former world champion and Olympian Lawrence Okolie believes his decision to fight in Lagos will inspire other big British names including Anthony Joshua.
Africa: Coca-Cola Not Recruiting Through Facebook AD That Asks for 'Processing Fee'
[Africa Check] Coca-Cola not recruiting through Facebook ad that asks for 'processing fee'