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28/12/2025

Song of the Day | PDK - Kanangale

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27/12/2025

Google Continues Spending on Data Centers

Alphabet, Google's parent company, recently announced an agreement to acquire Intersect, which provides data center and energy infrastructure solutions, for $4.75 billion in cash, plus the assumption of debt. The acquisition will enable more data center and generation capacity to come online, faster, while accelerating energy development and innovation. Included in the transaction are Intersect’s team and multiple gigawatts of energy and data center projects in development, or under construction.

Google has made major investments in the AI space in 2025. Some of the investments announced on data facilities in 2025 alone include a $40 billion investment in the state of Texas that will go towards building new cloud and AI infrastructure, including new data center campuses.

Google announced a €5.5 billion investment program in Germany in November. The investment, spanning from 2026 to 2029, will focus on expanding cloud and AI infrastructure and office spaces.

In October, the company announced a $9 billion investment in South Carolina through 2027 to expand its AI and cloud infrastructure. The investment will focus on expanding the existing Berkeley County campus and developing new data centers.

Another $9 billion investment was announced by the company in August for the expansion of cloud and artificial intelligence infrastructure in Oklahoma.

27/12/2025

Israel Recognises Somaliland, Triggering Regional Backlash

Israel has become the first country to formally recognise Somaliland as an independent state, a move that has sparked m opposition across the Horn of Africa and the Middle East.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel would immediately expand cooperation in agriculture, health, and technology, while Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi hailed the decision as a historic moment.

Abdullahi announced that Somaliland would join the Abraham Accords, calling it a step toward regional and global peace and pledged to build partnerships that promote prosperity and stability across Africa and the Middle East. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar further confirmed that the two sides would establish full diplomatic ties, including embassies and ambassadors.

On the other hand, Somalia’s Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre rejected the move categorically and unequivocally, calling it a direct attack on Somalia’s sovereignty.

Foreign ministers from Somalia, Egypt, Turkey, and Djibouti jointly condemned Israel’s decision, warning it set a dangerous precedent under international law and reaffirming support for Somalia’s territorial integrity.

Report: Peneyambeko Jonas
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27/12/2025

Song of the Day | Pedrito - Omouyelele

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26/12/2025

CAF Fines Egypt

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has fined Egypt $5,000 due to their players and technical staff not engaging with the media in the mixed zone after their opening 2025 AFCON match against Zimbabwe.

The entire Egyptian delegation did not answer any post match questions, which is a violation of CAF media obligations. CAF warned that heavier sanctions will follow should the act be repeated again.

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26/12/2025

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26/12/2025

US Bomb Strikes Target Terrorists in Nigeria

US president Donald Trump approved bombing strikes in the North West region of Nigeria on Christmas day. Trump said the strikes were targeted at the ISIS operations in that region of Nigeria.

The Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed the strikes but did not expand on the targets and where they operate from.

"The Ministry confirms that Nigerian authorities remain engaged in structured security cooperation with international partners, including the US, in addressing the persistent threat of terrorism and violent extremism. This has led to precision strikes on terrorist targets in Nigeria," a statement reads from the Nigieria ministry.

According to officials, the Nigerian and American governments cooperated in the forms intelligence sharing, strategic coordination and other forms of support that are in line with international law.

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26/12/2025

Song of the Day | Tate Buti - Kalola

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25/12/2025

Trump Recalls African Ambassadors

U.S President Donald Trump has reportedly recalled dozens of ambassadors and other senior career diplomats to ensure embassies are aligned with Trump’s “America First” priorities.

13 of the recalled diplomats are from African countries. There are now a 30 top-level diplomatic vacancies on the continent. Former diplomats and experts warn that the number will have an impact on American diplomatic relations on the continent.

The State Department has not clarified if it plans to replace those who are being recalled. The American Foreign Service Association stated that the ambassadors are ordered to leave by mid-January.

According to the Associated Press, among the recalled diplomats were those serving in Nigeria, Rwanda, and Niger.

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25/12/2025

Ghana Legalizes Cryptocurrency Trading

Dr Johnson Asiama, the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, confirmed that virtual asset trading, including cryptocurrency, will be legal in the West African country.

"These are not just legal milestones, they are enablers of better policies, stronger supervision, and more effective regulation. Effectively, virtual asset trading is now legal, and no one is going to be arrested for engaging in crypto. But we now have the framework to manage the risks involved," he stated.

Ghana established a regulatory framework that enables authorities to oversee the sector.

Bank of Ghana

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25/12/2025

Merry Christmas to all of our followers and listeners 🎄✨

25/12/2025

Song of the Day | Nakale ft Tate Buti - Kokule

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