Africa: Huawei Digital Power Gathers Regional Leaders in Sharm El-Sheikh to Accelerate Inclusive Energy Transformation

[Huawei] Huawei Northern Africa concludes today the Huawei Northern Africa Inclusive Energy Summit 2025 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt. Source

Nigeria: What the Latest School Kidnapping Tells Us About Nigeria's Security Crisis

[The New Humanitarian] Papiri, Nigeria -- "Instead of an effective strategy, where we could see some light at the end of the tunnel, we only get pronouncements and presidential directives." Source

Sudan: World Urged Not to Ignore 'Gruesome Sexual Violence'

[UN News] Harrowing new details emerged on Thursday in a UN report detailing targeted sexual violence and summary executions in Sudan's North Darfur region, attributed to paramilitary fighters who overran the city of El Fasher in late October. Source

Botswana: Marriage and Migration - What Happens When Men Return to the Family Home in Botswana

[The Conversation Africa] The history of labour migration in Botswana can be linked to the discovery of gold and diamonds in South Africa in the late 19th century. South Africa needed cheap labour, and men from neighbouring territories were pulled into the workforce as unskilled or semi-skilled workers in mines, factories, kitchens and farms. Source

Africa: Carter Efe Becomes Africa's Most-Followed Twitch Streamer After Davido Appearance

[Vanguard] Nigerian content creator and musician, Carter Efe, real name Oderhohwo Efe, has emerged as Africa's most-followed streamer on Twitch following a blockbuster livestream featuring Afrobeats star Davido. Source

Nigeria: CAN Raises Security Concerns Ahead of Christmas in Northern Nigeria

[Vanguard] The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 northern states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has called on President Bola Tinubu, governors of the northern states, and the Minister of the FCT to take urgent, visible, and decisive steps to guarantee the safety of lives and property during the Christmas celebrations and beyond. Source

Nigeria: Ogun Govt Stops Awujale Succession, Orders Fusengbuwa Ruling House to Restart Process

[Premium Times] The Fusenguwa Ruling House agreed with the Ogun State Government to restart the process of nominating the new Awujale. Source

Nigeria: U.S. Honours Outstanding Mandela Washington Fellows From Nigeria

[Premium Times] The US Mission in Nigeria also hosted "54 talented young Nigerian professionals who completed the prestigious 2025 Mandela Washington Fellowship (MWF) for Young African Leaders (YALI)." Source

Rwanda: Grandfather, 93, Travels 40 Hours to Surprise Groom At His Wedding

[New Times] US-based Rwandan Jeff Mugongo went viral after sharing a deeply emotional video of his 93-year-old grandfather, Gatera, who traveled more than 9,000 miles ( approx. 14,500 kilometers) from Rwanda to surprise him at his wedding in Phoenix, Arizona in November. Source

Somalia: Somalia Cabinet Discusses Local Elections, Approves Key Laws and Education Fund

[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- Somalia's Cabinet held its weekly meeting on Thursday, focusing on the country's upcoming local elections, particularly the municipal vote scheduled later this month in the capital, Mogadishu. Source

Kenya: CDF Kahariri Reaffirms KDF Commitment to Operational Readiness During Manda Bay Visit

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Chief of the Defence Forces (CDF) General Charles Kahariri has reaffirmed the Kenya Defence Forces'(KDF) commitment to maintaining operational preparedness, prioritizing the welfare of personnel and sustaining national security initiatives. Source

Africa: Afcon - Heritage, Legends and Intrigues of the Upcoming Tournament

[Vanguard] Africa's biggest football event is approaching - the 35th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations kicks off in Morocco on December 21! The tournament has long gone beyond being a sporting event, becoming a cultural and historical phenomenon in Africa that reflects the diversity and spirit of the continent. Source