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Forest Stewardship Council

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    • Elephants at a clearing near FSC certified forest in the Republic of Congo Jonathan Perugia
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Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) announces new dates and opens registration for inaugural congress set for February 2026

Originally planned for September 2025, the Congress was postponed to ensure broader participation and alignment with key continental priorities

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Africa (https://FSC.org) is pleased to announce that registration is now open for its Inaugural Zamba Heritage Initiative Congress, rescheduled to February 10–12, 2026, at the JW Marriott Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya. Originally planned for September 2025, the Congress was postponed to ensure broader participation and alignment…

KFC Africa
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Africa-wide campaign celebrates the joy of going ‘home-home’ – with KFC

The KFC Home-Home campaign rolled out across Ghana, Tanzania, Senegal, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Gabon and Mauritius, and runs into early January

What can you get away with at home, that you could never dream of doing when you get back “home-home”, over the festive season? An insightful pan-African KFC campaign celebrates exactly this fascinating part of life across the continent – the parallel lives that young people live at “home” in…

Canon Central and North Africa (CCNA)

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    • Canon’s World Unseen 2.0 expands into East Africa with CCNA and Kenya’s Oceans Alive Foundation (1)
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Expanding Canon Europe, the Middle East and Africa's (EMEA) Coral Conservation Initiative into East Africa

Over half of the world’s coral reefs have disappeared in the last three decades as a result of rising sea temperatures, pollution, overfishing, sedimentation and widespread disease

New regional initiative supports science-based reef restoration, community training, and marine storytelling. Advanced imaging technology to enable accurate monitoring and documentation of fragile ocean ecosystems Coral reefs cover less than 1% of the ocean floor but support nearly 25% of all marine life Building on the momentum of Canon’s EMEA…

Parliament of the Republic of Uganda
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Kenyan MPs fail to catch Uganda rivals in athletics

Ugandan MPs, both in the men and women’s races, won the 1500 metres and a shorter 400 metres events held in Mandela National Stadium

Kenyan legislators chased down but failed to outrun their Ugandan counterparts as Parliament of Uganda registered successive wins in the long distance races during the first day involving athletics on Monday 8 December 2025. Ugandan MPs, both in the men and women’s races, won the 1500 metres and a shorter…

TikTok

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    • @michelle_expert (South Africa), Runners Up Education Creator of the Year
    • Abena Amoakoaa Sintim-Aboagye (chefabbys) Runners Up Food Creator of the Year
    • Belove Oloch, Winner Entertainment Creator of the Year
    • Brian Nwana @briannwana (Nigeria), Winner Storyteller of the Year
    • Crown Uzama @theycallmeshallipopipp (Nigeria), Artist of the Year
    • Dejoke Ogunbiy from Nigeria, Winner Food Creator of the Year
    • Esther Francis @estherfrancisbackup (Nigeria), Runner Up Rising Star creator of the Year
    • Fanuel John Masamaki @zerobrainer0 (Tanzania), Video Creator of the Year
    • Izzi Boye @izziboye (Nigeria), Winner Education Creator of the Year
    • Jabulani Macdonald @jabu_macdonald (South Africa), Runner Up Entertainment Creator of the Year
    • malumfoodie, Winner of the Food Creator of the Year
    • Raja’atu Muhammed Ibrahim @diaryofanortherncook (Nigeria), Winner creator of the Year
    • Victor Ademola(Nigeria) Runner -Up for Sports Creator of the Year
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A New Era, New Icons: TikTok Honours Africa’s Biggest Creators of 2025

Under the bold theme “New Era, New Icons,” TikTok honoured the creators who are reshaping culture, storytelling, and digital influence across the region

The TikTok (www.TikTok.com) community has spoken, and Africa has crowned its newest icons. The 2025 TikTok Awards Sub-Saharan Africa lit up Johannesburg on 6 December, marking a powerful moment in the continent’s rapidly evolving creator landscape. Under the bold theme “New Era, New Icons,” TikTok honoured the creators who are…

Parliament of the Republic of Uganda
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Uganda Parliament teams dominate opponents in volleyball, netball, basketball

Uganda’s women basketballers also outclassed Kenya 40 - 20 at Lugogo Indoor Arena, winning all four quarters through superior teamwork and defense

Parliament of Uganda teams delivered a dominant display at the ongoing EAC inter - Parliamentary Games, securing emphatic victories across volleyball, netball and basketball on Sunday, 7 December 2025. At the MTN Arena Lugogo, Uganda’s volleyball sides won their opening matches in straight sets. The women’s team, captained by Hon.…

Vodacom Group
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Vodacom Group strengthens East Africa presence; acquires increased shareholding in Safaricom for R36 billion

The move is a key milestone in Vodacom’s Vision2030 strategy, which includes deepening its leadership in Africa’s high-growth markets and scaling its diversified portfolio

Vodacom Group (www.Vodacom.com), a leading pan-African telecommunications group, today announced a transaction that would significantly increase its ownership in Safaricom, reinforcing its commitment to the East African markets of Kenya and Ethiopia. Under the terms of this transaction, Vodacom has entered into an agreement with the Government of Kenya to…

East African Community (EAC)
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Kenya: New Lake Victoria Basin Commission Headquarters officially inaugurated

The new headquarters aligns seamlessly with the county’s development agenda, particularly in fisheries, climate resilience, maritime transport, and the blue economy

The new Lake Victoria Basin Commission (LVBC) headquarters has been officially inaugurated. The inauguration ceremony was presided over by Hon. Beatrice Askul, Cabinet Secretary for East African Community and Regional Affairs and Chairperson of the EAC Council of Ministers, on behalf of H.E. Dr. William Samoei Ruto, President of the Republic…

Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, Republic of Kenya
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Kenya: Foreign Service Academy Hosts National Defence College Delegation

Political and Diplomatic Secretary Amb. Josphat Maikara led the session, taking the officers through the mandate of the Ministry of Foreign & Diaspora Affairs and the country’s evolving foreign policy priorities

The Foreign Service Academy hosted a delegation from the National Defence College (NDC) for an educational visit aimed at deepening their understanding of Kenya’s diplomatic operations. Political and Diplomatic Secretary Amb. Josphat Maikara led the session, taking the officers through the mandate of the Ministry of Foreign & Diaspora Affairs…

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Eritrea: Warm Reception for National Cycling Team

The welcoming ceremony was attended by Ambassador Zemede Tekle, Commissioner of Culture and Sports, along with officials from the Eritrean Cycling Federation and enthusiastic sports fans

The Eritrean National Cycling Team, which achieved remarkable victories in both men’s and women’s categories at the African Continental Cycling Championship 2025 in Kenya, was warmly welcomed upon its arrival at Asmara International Airport. The welcoming ceremony was attended by Ambassador Zemede Tekle, Commissioner of Culture and Sports, along with…