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1. Africa: Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games - After The Historic Achievement, The Challenge of a Lasting Legacy for Africa

   [allAfrica] The first Youth Olympic Games held on the African continent, the Dakar 2026 YOG, concluded on November 13th with a record praised by leaders of the Olympic movement. Beyond the organizational success and popular enthusiasm, Senegal and its partners now face a major challenge: transforming this historic first into an engine of sporting, economic, and social development. Youth training, job creation, infrastructure development, and the emergence of new talent are the main priorities for the post-Games

2. South Africa: Africa's Waste Pickers Demand Recognition in Climate Action

   [allAfrica] As COP31 puts zero waste on the climate agenda, waste pickers across Africa say the continent's circular-economy transition cannot succeed without the people who already recover and recycle much of what it throws away.

3. Nigeria: Index Ebola Case - Swiss Diplomat's Wife Recovers, Discharged From Hospital

   [This Day] Abuja -- Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has said that the Nigeria's Ebola index case- Swiss diplomat's wife has recovered and discharged from hospital in Switzerland.

4. Ethiopia: Mekelle Residents Call for Sustained Federal Govt Efforts to Advance Reforms in Tigray

   [ENA] Addis Ababa -- Residents of Mekelle have urged the Federal Government to sustain and accelerate reform, reconstruction and development efforts in Tigray region.

5. South Africa: Joburg Turns Up the Heat As Residents Wait for Relief

   [Scrolla] Outdoor workers should take regular breaks and residents should avoid direct sunlight between 11am and 3pm. Cooler weather and thunderstorms are expected over the weekend, offering some relief from the heat.