Nigerians call for government action against worsening insecurity
Africa • Dec 18, 2025, 6:18 PM
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Hundreds of members of Nigeria's main labour union take to the streets, demanding urgent government action against worsening insecurity, including kidnappings and killings that they say affects their safety and livelihoods. Also, Sierra Leone declares its Mpox epidemic over, signalling the end of a health emergency that saw over 5,000 cases and 60 fatalities in the country. Survivors, though, say they remain discriminated against. Plus the final preparations are underway in Morocco, which is gearing up to host the Africa Cup of Nations from this Sunday.
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Ex-child soldiers rehabilitated in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Africa • 11:56 AM
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Fierce fighting rages in the east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, targeting civilianpopulations. We bring you these testimonies from former child soldiers who have been freed from the armed group that held them captive. As child soldiers, they h
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Trump announces strikes in Nigeria against Islamic State group targets
Africa • 10:30 AM
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The US carried out a strike against Islamic State group militants in northwest Nigeria at the request of Nigeria's government, US President Donald Trump and the US military said on Thursday, claiming the group had been targeting Christians in the region.
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US launches air strikes against Islamic State militants in Nigeria
Africa • 9:45 AM
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President Donald Trump said Thursday that the US had launched "precision hits on terrorist targets in Nigeria by air strikes". The claim came in a Christmas night social media post that offered few details, though US Africa Command later confirmed the st
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US launches air strikes against Islamic State group militants in Nigeria
Africa • 1:21 AM
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President Donald Trump said Thursday that the US had launched "precision hits on terrorist targets in Nigeria by air strikes". The claim came in a Christmas night social media post that offered few details, though US Africa Command later confirmed the st
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