Mogadishu municipal elections mark historic step toward direct democracy in Somalia

The Mogadishu municipal elections held on December 25 marked a historic moment for Somalia as residents voted directly in local polls for the first time in decades. The vote represents a key step toward restoring universal suffrage and preparing the country for its first nationwide direct elections in more than 50 years. Mogadishu municipal elections…

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Mount Kilimanjaro helicopter crash kills five during rescue mission

The Mount Kilimanjaro helicopter crash has caused deep shock after five people died during a medical rescue mission on Africa’s highest mountain. The tragic incident happened on Wednesday near Barafu Camp, one of the final stops for climbers heading to the summit. According to the Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority (TCAA), the helicopter crashed while operating…

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Congolese refugees at Gatumba camp in Burundi protest abuse and demand safe return to eastern DRC.

Burundi: Congolese Refugees Seeking to Return Home ‘Beaten and Killed’

The AFC/M23 alliance, which opposes the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), has accused Burundian security forces of beating and killing Congolese refugees who are attempting to return home from Burundi. According to the group, refugees who fled violence in eastern DRC and are now living in Burundi face violence, intimidation, and severe…

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Goma Residents Protest Against AFC/M23 Withdrawal From Uvira

Residents of Goma city and surrounding areas in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have staged protests opposing the withdrawal of AFC/M23 fighters from the town of Uvira. The demonstrations took place on the morning of December 22, 2025, drawing large crowds of civilians expressing frustration over continued instability and insecurity in the region. Protesters…

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Japan Must Be Stopped at Any Cost,” North Korea Says Over Nuclear Weapons Claim

North Korea on Sunday strongly criticized Japan after reports emerged that a senior official in Tokyo suggested the country should acquire nuclear weapons. Pyongyang warned that any move by Japan toward nuclear armament must be stopped “at any cost.” The reaction followed a Kyodo News report from Thursday quoting an unnamed official from Japan’s Prime…

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Whatsapp to be turnd down.

WhatsApp faces European antitrust investigation over artificial intelligence

EU regulators have opened a WhatsApp EU antitrust investigation to examine the messaging platform’s AI policy. The European Commission announced the formal probe after raising concerns that Meta may be restricting access for rival AI providers. WhatsApp, owned by Meta, launched its AI chatbot in the EU in March. According to the Commission, the new…

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Taiwan government restricts Xiaohongshu access

Taiwan Suspends Xiaohongshu for One Year Over Security Concerns

Taiwan’s interior ministry has announced a one-year suspension of access to Xiaohongshu, an Instagram-like Chinese social media platform, citing security risks and its alleged involvement in more than 1,700 fraud cases since 2024. The ministry said Xiaohongshu, known in English as Rednote, has about 3 million users in Taiwan. Fraud linked to the platform caused…

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RDB Announces Conclusion of Landmark Arsenal Sponsorship Deal in 2026

The Rwanda Development Board (RDB) has announced that, by mutual agreement, the partnership it had with Arsenal through the Visit Rwanda initiative will end in June 2026, meaning the contract will not be renewed afterward. RDB stated that this decision aligns with its strategy to expand its operations, particularly in sports-based partnerships, as it looks…

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