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 This Library Highlight showcases three new acquisitions with a compelling background story: Algériennes surexposées: Marc Garanger dans la guerre d’Algérie by Zalia Sékaï, British colonisation of Northern Nigeria, 1897-1914: a reinterpretation of colonial sources by Mahmud Modibbo Tukur, and the FESPACO catalogues 2021 Pro, 2023, and 2023 Pro.

From 9 to 19 October, Heleen Smits visited Benin to buy books for the African Library. After a fascinating trip, she set off for home with more than 250 books, including many comics. Represented subjects range from the Dahomey polity and Vodun, to the legendary Amazon female warriors.

 From 21 December to 18 January, the 35th edition of the biennial Africa Cup of Nations tournament, known in short as the 2025 AFCON or CAN 2025, was hosted by Morocco. Senegal won the tournament, beating Morocco.