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Today in Africa — December 12, 2025: UK Sanctions RSF, South Africa Clears Path for Starlink, U.S. Blames Rwanda for M23 Advances

OkayAfrica has scoured the internet for today’s major news stories, so you don't have to. On Dec 12, coverage includes UK sanctions on senior RSF commanders over atrocities in Sudan, South Africa easing telecom ownership rules that could allow Starlink to operate, and sharp U.S. accusations that Rwanda is fueling the M23 offensive in eastern DRC, raising fears of regional escalation.