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Today in Africa — December 19, 2025: U.S. Vaccine Trial Under Fire, UK Firms Linked to Sudan War, AFCON Injuries

OkayAfrica has scoured the internet for today’s major news stories, so you don't have to. On Dec 19, coverage includes ethical backlash over a U.S.-funded hepatitis B vaccine trial in Guinea-Bissau, revelations linking UK-registered firms to Colombian mercenaries fighting for Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces, injury setbacks for Algeria and Côte d’Ivoire ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, and more.