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1. DRC accuses Rwanda of killing 1,500 civilians in past month

   The Congolese government has labelled the latest offensive of the Kigali-backed M23 rebels in eastern Congo “a clear act of aggression.”

2. Guinea: Doumbouya supporters express joy after victory in presidential election

   Junta leader Mamadi Doumbouya won 86.72% of the votes counted so far, according to Guinea's General Directorate of Elections.

3. Heavy snow blankets Istanbul on first day of 2026

   Istanbul welcomed the New Year from under a blanket of snow. On the first day of the new year, the Turkish city also received its first snowfall of the year.

4. Cape Town rental boom pushes low-income residents Into illegal housing

   Driven in part by a tourism boom and the rapid expansion of short-term rentals such as Airbnb, property prices in the central business district have soared, pricing out workers who rely on living close to jobs and services.

5. Nigerian youth enter 2026 with hopes of prosperity and stability

   For many young people, Nigeria has yet to fulfil its potential. They hope that the new year will allow the country to achieve stability and prosperity.