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AfricaLink News: December 8

Michael Oti
December 8, 2025

Benin president promises punishment for coup plotters +++ Nigeria government frees 100 school children kidnapped last month in Niger state +++ Merz makes first official visit to Israel amid scrutiny

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DW's Editor Michael Oti
Michael Oti Author, Presenter and Editor at DW's Programs for Africa
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