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1. UN Security Council divided over Israel’s recognition of Somaliland

   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.

2. Egypt: Luxor festival sees Tahtib take centre stage

   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.

3. Elections that kept power in the same hands: Africa 2025 in review

   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.

4. Anthony Joshua hospitalised after fatal car crash in Nigeria

   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

5. UN Chief urges world leaders to choose peace over war in new year message

   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.