Tunisia: The Law Powering Tunisia's Crackdown On the Press

[CPJ] New York City -- Since President Kais Saied's consolidation of power in 2021, Tunisia's press freedom landscape has narrowed sharply. A single piece of legislation--Decree-Law No. 2022-54 on combating "crimes related to information and communication systems"--has become the legal hammer used to silence critics, criminalize routine reporting, and imprison at least five journalists. Source

Liberia: Courtroom Buzz As Defense Plays Alleged Ai Audio of Trump - Judge Halts Demonstration

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Proceedings at Criminal Court "A" at the Temple of Justice were briefly disrupted when defense counsel played an alleged artificial intelligence (AI)-generated audio recording purportedly mimicking United States President Donald Trump, drawing immediate objections from the prosecution. Source

Tanzania: Journalist Killed While Covering Post-Election Demonstrations

[IFJ] Following the general election in Tanzania in October 2025, in which incumbent President Samia Suluhu Hassan was re-elected with 97.66% of the vote, large-scale demonstrations broke out across the country. On 29 October, protesters took to the streets, in a situation that escalated into violence and death. Reports indicate that hundreds of protesters were killed when security forces used live ammunition to disperse them. Source

Nigeria: United States Reaffirms Commitment to Health Assistance in Nigeria to Save Lives and Alleviate Suffering

[U.S. Embassy Abuja] Abuja -- The United States remains steadfast in its commitment to supporting the health and well-being of the Nigerian people as part of the America First Global Health Strategy, released by the U.S. Department of State on September 18, 2025. The Strategy outlines a comprehensive vision to make America safer, stronger, and more prosperous by saving millions of lives, stopping the spread of diseases globally, and supporting countries as they build resilient, self-reliant, and durable local health systems. Source

Nigeria: Court Grants Nigeria Govt's Plea to Reopen Terrorism Case Against Suspects Link to Bello Turji

[Premium Times] The prosecution had preferred 11 terrorism charges against eight defendants, including Bello Turji, who is still at large. Source

Liberia: Crowded but Cashless - Christmas Trade Slumps Across Liberia As Sellers Outnumber Buyers

[Liberian Investigator] Liberia's major markets are packed with people this Christmas season, but traders say the bustle masks a harsher truth: money is scarce, buyers are few, and the festive boom that once defined December commerce has largely evaporated. Source

Nigeria: Catholic Diocese Speaks On Release of Abducted Niger Students

[Premium Times] The confirmation was contained in a statement issued on 21 December and signed by the diocesan secretary, Jatau Joseph. Source

Nigeria: Trump Recalls U.S. Ambassadors From Nigeria, 29 Other Countries

[Premium Times] Africa is the most affected continent, with US ambassadors from 15 countries recalled. Source

Uganda: Mental Health Alarm As 58% of Young Women in Kampala Slums Report Depression

[Nile Post] A new study has revealed alarmingly high levels of depression, suicidal thoughts and substance use among young women living in Kampala's urban slums, exposing what researchers describe as a largely hidden public health crisis. Source

Liberia: Boakai Not Worry About 2029

[New Dawn] Amid ongoing speculation and mixed opinions about whether President Joseph N. Boakai will pursue another term in the 2029 presidential election, the President has made it clear that his attention is firmly on the present. Source

Liberia: 'I Came to Rescue a Country, Not Seek Power'

[Liberian Observer] President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has declared that his rise to Liberia's highest office was never fueled by personal ambition, but by a lifelong commitment to service and an unwavering desire to transform the living conditions of ordinary Liberians. Source

Nigeria: Top Five Young Stars Poised to Shine At Afcon 2025

[Premium Times] From quick attackers to tireless midfield engines, the following five teenagers and twenty-somethings, drawn from both Europe's big leagues and African club football, carry the hopes of their nations Source