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9 killed during crossover night celebration in Nigeria

9 killed during crossover night celebration in Nigeria

Attack led local authorities to suspend planned New Year’s celebrations in affected state of Plateau

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Mamady Doumbouya declared winner of Guinea's presidential election, results show
31.12.2025

Mamady Doumbouya declared winner of Guinea's presidential election, results show

Junta leader, who seized power in a 2021 coup, secures absolute majority in first round; results pending Supreme Court validation amid high turnout

Somali president says his country got Türkiye’s support amid sovereignty threats
30.12.2025

Somali president says his country got Türkiye’s support amid sovereignty threats

Ankara backing critical as Somalia faces challenges to territorial integrity, says Hassan Sheikh Mohamud

Junta leader Mamadi Doumbouya sweeps early provisional results in Guinea's presidential election
30.12.2025

Junta leader Mamadi Doumbouya sweeps early provisional results in Guinea's presidential election

Partial tallies from multiple districts show overwhelming leads for Doumbouya; one rival concedes first-round victory amid opposition boycott calls

Saudi Arabia reaffirms support for Somalia’s sovereignty after Israel’s recognition of Somaliland
30.12.2025

Saudi Arabia reaffirms support for Somalia’s sovereignty after Israel’s recognition of Somaliland

Saudi Cabinet rejects declaration of mutual recognition between Israel, Somaliland

Israel's decision to recognize Somaliland illegitimate, unacceptable: Turkish President Erdogan
30.12.2025

Israel's decision to recognize Somaliland illegitimate, unacceptable: Turkish President Erdogan

Security achieved in Somalia despite acts of sabotage by those who do not want Somalia to rise again, says Turkish president in news conference with Somali counterpart