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1. The U.S. Embassy in Tanzania issued a new security warning: unrest may occur in Dar es Salaam in the coming weeks. In the event of unrest, avoid demonstrations. Stockpile water, food, medicine, fuel, and cash before December 5th, and confirm your updated personal security plan, including confirming your personal flights in advance.

2. Nigeria today lifted the 15% tariff on imported oil.

1. The Third African Forum on Cybercrime and Electronic Evidence was held in Nairobi, Kenya, from November 25th to 27th. The forum was jointly organized by the European Union and the European Commission's Office for Cybercrime, and hosted by the Kenyan government.

2. The French Development Agency agreed to provide a €300 million loan to South Africa's state-owned logistics group Transnet, the latest sign of strengthened ties between South Africa and Europe following tensions with the United States.