Ivory Coast has signed a major bilateral health agreement with the United States aimed at strengthening the country’s health system and improving its capacity to prevent and respond to disease.

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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held discussions with his Somali counterpart Hassan Sheikh Mohamud in Istanbul. It comes after Israel's recognition of Somaliland as a sovereign nation - a move criticised by Somalia and a string of other nations.

Dozens of people have been detained after Turkish police launched large-scale operations against the Islamic State (IS) terror group in Istanbul and Ankara, as authorities intensify efforts to prevent further attacks.

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While elections grabbed headlines in many countries across Africa this year, military interventions and coup attempts were another major political theme.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has reappointed Abdolnasser Hemmati reappointed as Central Bank of Iran governor. Hemmati previously held the role from July 2018 to August 2021, steering the institution through US sanctions.

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Two gyms in west London were closed on Tuesday out of respect for their co-founder, Sina Ghami, who was killed in a car crash in Nigeria on Monday.

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The United Nations Security Council is sharply divided following Israel’s decision to recognize Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state, a move that has drawn strong criticism from most Council members and prompted an emergency meeting in New York.

At a cultural festival in the Egyptian city of Luxor, the spotlight was on tahtib, which is part sport and part traditional dance. In the past, tahtib was reserved for men, but according to trainers, attitudes are gradually changing.

2025 has been targed as one of the most busy election years across Africa. From West to East, voters went to the polls in several countries, while in others, elections exposed deeper questions about democracy, power and political transition.

Authorities in Lagos and Ogun states said Joshua and another injured person are in stable condition and do not require emergency medical intervention. The Ogun State Police added that investigations into the circumstances surrounding the crash are ongoing

As the new year begins, Guterres’ message underscores a growing urgency for global leadership rooted in cooperation rather than confrontation, warning that the choices made now will shape whether the world moves toward deeper division or a more just and peaceful future.

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President Zelenskyy has denied Russian claims that Ukraine attacked President Putin's residence with long-range drones, saying it's "another Russian lie."

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Fresh figures show more than 3,000 people died trying to reach Spain by sea over the past year, a sharp drop from the previous 12 months.

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Matchday three of the Africa Cup of Nations group stage delivered clarity and celebration in Morocco, as Groups A and B wrapped up with decisive results and the knockout phase coming into focus.

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With qualification secured, Chelle is expected to rotate his squad as Nigeria look to maintain momentum heading into the knockout rounds

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The Rally of Houphouëtists for Democracy and Peace, the RHDP, secured 197 of the 255 seats, around 77 percent, expanding its majority just two months after President Alassane Ouattara was re-elected for a controversial fourth term.

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Fresh figures show more than 3,000 people died trying to reach Spain by sea over the past year, a sharp drop from the previous 12 months.

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Controversy is growing in the Democratic Republic of Congo over alleged government tolerance of anti Tutsi rhetoric. President Félix Tshisekedi met on December 22nd with two Congolese expatriates from the United States, Jean-Claude Mubenga and Kalonji Kabamba.

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Sweden has come out in support of Somalia days after Israel became the first country in the world to recognise the breakaway region of Somaliland as an independent state.

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