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1. 130 kidnapped Nigerian students freed after one month in captivity

   After one month in captivity, 130 Nigerian schoolchildren abducted in Niger state have been released, President Bola Tinubu’s office said on Sunday.

2. Egypt coach backs Salah ahead of AFCON opener against Zimbabwe

   Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan revealed that he was in close contact with Mohamed Salah following his public falling out with Liverpool.

3. Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger launch Sahel regional force

   The 5000-strong force is the latest in a series of measures by Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger to achieve closer integration

4. Abuja celebrates the sound of peace and unity with “Reggae”

   As the rest of the world prepares for the end of the year festive period, Reggae fans and artists gathered in Abuja, Nigeria to celebrate Reggae festival 2025

5. Egypt's el-Sissi urges UN Security Council reforms for Africa's larger role

   El-Sissi made the plea for a “more pluralistic” world order at a conference of the Russia-Africa partnership held in Cairo, which was attended by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and ministers from more than 50 African countries