Africa: The UAE's Expanding Economic Footprint In Francophone Africa

[InfoWire] The United Arab Emirates has emerged as a significant economic partner across Francophone Africa, complementing rather than displacing long-established actors. Although its engagement remains relatively recent, the scale of investment commitments and the consistency of political dialogue reveal an ambition to anchor durable partnerships throughout West and Central Africa. Source

Africa: Why Context-Specific Solutions Are Key to African EdTech Success

[allAfrica] Accra, Ghana -- Africa has the world's youngest population. More than 60% of its 1.4 billion people are under the age of 25. By 2055, the global population is expected to reach 10 billion. Most of that growth, 95%, will happen in low-and middle-income countries. Africa alone will account for 57%. By 2050, over 60% of Africans will still be under 25, and the continent will hold the largest share of the global workforce, with 22 million young people entering the job market each year. Source

Kenya: Panyako Rejects Malava By-Election Results, Claims Victory Was Stolen

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- DAP-K candidate Seth Panyako has rejected the results of the Malava parliamentary by-election, alleging that the final tally was manipulated to deny him what he describes as a clear grassroots victory. Source

Kenya: 15,000 Youth to Get Jobs in Sh170bn Nairobi-Nakuru-Mau Summit Highway Project - Ruto

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto says 15,000 young Kenyans will benefit from new employment opportunities through the construction of the Nairobi-Nakuru-Mau Summit and Nairobi-Maai Mahiu-Naivasha highways, describing the venture as a national turning point in infrastructure and economic development. Source

Africa: Measles Deaths Down 88% Since 2000, but Cases Surge

[WHO] Global immunization efforts have led to an 88% drop in measles deaths between 2000 and 2024, according to a new report from the World Health Organization (WHO). Nearly 59 million lives have been saved by the measles vaccine since 2000. Source

Africa: Trump Threatens to Suspend Immigration From 'Third World' Countries

[Premium Times] In a statement shared on Truth Social on Friday, Mr Trump portrayed the US as in decline due to uncontrolled migration. Source

West Africa: Coup - Ecowas Suspends Guinea-Bissau From Its Decision-Making Bodies

[Premium Times] The decision was made during an emergency meeting of the ECOWAS Mediation and Security Council (MSC), which expressed deep concern over the unfolding political crisis. Source

Gambia: After 35 Witnesses, Jammeh Assets Inquiry Ends Hearings

[The Point] The National Assembly's long-running inquiry into the sale and disposal of former President Yahya A.J.J. Jammeh's assets has reached a major milestone. The Office of the Clerk on Thursday, 26th November 2025, announced that the Special Select Committee set up to investigate the matter has officially wrapped up its public hearings receiving about 35 witnesses in total. Source

Guinea Bissau: Guinea-Bissau's Deposed President Flees to Senegal As UN Condemns Latest Coup

[RFI] Guinea-Bissau's ousted president has found refuge in neighbouring Senegal following a military power grab, drawing condemnation from the United Nations, Ecowas and the African Union. Source

Africa: Afreximbank Mourns the Passing of Intra-Africa Trade Champion, Olusegun Awolowo

[Afreximbank] Cairo, 28 November 2025: - African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) joins the people of Nigeria, the continent and global community in mourning the passing of Mr. Olusegun Awolowo "Segun" on 20 November 2025 after a protracted illness. Source

Nigeria: Authorities Urged to Take Lawful Measures to Stop Mass Abductions in Nigeria

[IPS] Abuja -- On the morning of 17 November 2025, darkness cloaked Maga town in the Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area, Kebbi State, until gunfire shattered the silence. It was around 4 am when armed attackers stormed the Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School, firing into the air to terrify residents before heading to the staff quarters. There, they killed two, including Hassan Yakubu, the school's Chief Security Officer and then abducted 26 female students. Source

Kenya: High Court Rules Parliament Cannot Impose Timelines On NLC's Mandate to Redress Historical Land Injustices

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The High Court has declared that Parliament cannot impose timelines on the National Land Commission (NLC) in executing its constitutional mandate to investigate and recommend redress for historical land injustices. Source