Africa: Launch Of Kessa - The New Generation Of African Storytellers Takes The Stage To Transform The Continent's Narrative

[InfoWire] 30 talents will be selected for this initiative, designed to identify, train, and connect the new voices of African storytelling. Source

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 reparations agenda. The group, which comprises experts from Africa, the Caribbean, Europe, Latin America and the United States thanked President Mahama for his political leadership in championing the cause of reparations within the African continent. They Source

Ghana: Minority Leader Raises Concerns Over Delayed Ruling in Kpandai Election Case

[Ghanaian Times] The Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has raised serious concerns about delays and missed timelines by the High Court in Tamale in the ongoing Kpandai parliamentary election dispute. Source

Liberia: CDC Accuses Boakai Administration of 'State Terror,' Warns of National Consequences After Protest Crackdown

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The opposition Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) has issued a stern warning to President Joseph Nyuma Boakai's administration, accusing state security forces of unleashing what it describes as "state terror" against peaceful protesters during the December 17, 2025 STAND-organized protest in Monrovia. Source

Nigeria: Nigeria Exceeds Global Targets On Neglected Tropical Diseases - Official

[Premium Times] Nigeria has recorded notable progress in the fight against neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), exceeding global targets for lymphatic filariasis and onchocerciasis, as a Gates Foundation-supported project officially concluded. Source

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 commended the Panel's sustained engagements in conflict prevention and mediation, and reaffirmed the Commission's full support for the Panel's strategic contribution to sustaining African-led peace and stability Source

South Sudan: UN Staff Member Dies During Detention By South Sudanese Security Forces

[Agenzia Fides] Juba -- Tensions have risen between the Government of South Sudan and the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) following the death, under circumstances that remain unclear, of a mission staff member who had been detained by local security forces. "UNMISS strongly condemns the killing of one of its staff in Wau, Western Bahr el Ghazal," a statement from the UN mission said. Source

Nigeria: Tinubu Presents Nigeria's 2026 Budget to National Assembly (Live Updates)

[Premium Times] President Tinubu notified the lawmakers of his intention to present the budget through a letter transmitted on Wednesday. Source

Liberia: Boakai Says 'Presidential Villa' Project Began Without His Knowledge - Provides Clarity

[Liberian Investigator] MONROVIA -- President Joseph Nyuma Boakai says a major, highly secured construction project in his hometown of Foya began without his knowledge, a striking admission that has raises national and international concern over who authorized the project, how it is being funded, and whether Liberia's executive oversight mechanisms are functioning as promised under the country's new administration. Source

South Africa: No, Operation Dudula Leader Is Not Resigning - Videos and Images Ai Generated

[Africa Check] No, Operation Dudula leader is not resigning; videos and images AI generated Source

Lesotho: Govt's Skewed Priorities - IEC Ordered to Abandon M77m Building Over State House 'Security Fears'

[Lesotho Times] Govt wants IEC to sell property for M25m Masowe site Prime Minister uneasy with tall building near State House IEC says it's going nowhere Source

Liberia: Senators Express Disenchantments Over 'Strange' Legislative Proceedings Leading to Controversial Passage of Ivanhoe, TotalEnergies, Oranto Oil Deals

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Several members of the Liberian Senate have expressed strong dissatisfaction over what they described as unusual and troubling legislative procedures that led to the passage of petroleum agreements involving Atlas/Oranto Petroleum Liberia Limited and TotalEnergies--without plenary debate. Source