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Behind the Gen Z protesters who want to force Madagascar's president from power

President Rajoelina's move fails to quell the protest movement that is now threatening his own position.

Published on: October 03, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Robert Mugabe's son appears in court on drug charge

Police allege they found marijuana on him during a traffic stop and are investigating a "syndicate linked to him".

Published on: October 03, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Uganda: How Trash Is Making Kampala Air Unsafe to Breathe

[Nile Post] In our busy city of Kampala, we all see the problem of too much trash on the streets. But there is a hidden danger that comes from this waste problem: it is poisoning the air we breathe every day. This is a serious issue for our health.

Published on: October 03, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Uganda: UPDF Launches Nationwide Mandatory Long-Distance Route Marches to Enhance Combat Readiness

[Nile Post] The Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) has launched a nationwide program of mandatory long-distance route marches for all its divisions, marking a renewed focus on operational readiness, physical fitness, and rapid deployment capability.

Published on: October 03, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Madagascar: Protests Continue Despite Government Resignation

[Agenzia Fides] Antananarivo -- Anti-government protests in Madagascar continue. Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets yesterday (October 2) in various cities to demand the resignation of President Andry Rajoelina, even though he had dismissed the entire government a few days earlier in an attempt to quell growing discontent (see Fides, 29/9/2025).

Published on: October 03, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Kenyans prove paternity case against UK soldiers

Commercially available DNA databases were used to identify unknown fathers, who had served in Kenya.

Published on: October 03, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Fathers entitled to equal parental leave, South Africa's top court rules

The ruling grants both parents the right to share a total of four months and 10 days of parental leave.

Published on: October 03, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Ruthless England thrash SA in World Cup opener

England start their Women's World Cup campaign with a 10-wicket win in Guwahati after bowling out South Africa for just 69.

Published on: October 03, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Botswana 'on the verge of zero tariff deal with US on diamonds', president tells BBC

Botswana's diamond-reliant economy is under strain - the main diamond company saw a 50% drop in sales last year.

Published on: October 03, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Kenya: Stay in Haiti or Come Home? Kenyan Officers Await Decision On Their Fate After UN Vote

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya's role in gang-ravaged Haiti stands at a crossroads after the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) voted to wind down the Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission and replace it with a stronger Gang Suppression Force (GSF).

Published on: October 03, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

West Africa: Guinea-Bissau - Supreme Court Bars Three Radio Stations From Press Conference On Electoral Decision

[MFWA] On September 25, 2025, Guinea-Bissau's Supreme Court of Justice (STJ) barred three radio stations from covering a press conference at its headquarters. The press conference was convened to clarify the Court's rejection of a major political coalition's candidacy in the November 23 elections.

Published on: October 03, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Namibia: Etosha Fire Brought Under Control ... President Vows to Protect the 'National Treasure'

[New Era] President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has ordered that no resources be spared to save Etosha National Park after massive fires destroyed parts of the country's top tourist attraction. She said Etosha is the lifeblood of Namibia's tourism and must be protected at all costs.

Published on: October 03, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Liberia: Cummings Decries Heightened Poverty, Craves for Bold Leadership to Tackle Drug Crisis, Economic Woes

[FrontPageAfrica] Paynesville -- The Political Leader of the opposition Alternative National Congress (ANC), Alexander B. Cummings, has expressed deep sadness over what he described as Liberia's lack of progress over the past decade.

Published on: October 03, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Liberia: Anti-Graft Group Presses Boakai Over Reported U.S.$10m Villa

[Liberian Investigator] The Center for Transparency and Accountability in Liberia (CENTAL) is demanding answers from President Joseph Nyuma Boakai's administration over reports of a US $10 million presidential villa under construction in Foya, Lofa County, the president's hometown -- a project the group says appears nowhere in the national budget and risks breaching procurement laws.

Published on: October 03, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Africa: Publishing Autonomy, Censorship, and Endogenous Capitalism - Learning From Henry Chakava's Legacy

[African Arguments] Debating Ideas reflects the values and editorial ethos of the African Arguments book series, publishing engaged, often radical, scholarship, original and activist writing from within the African continent and beyond. It offers debates and engagements, contexts and controversies, and reviews and responses flowing from the African Arguments books. It is edited and managed by the International African...

Published on: October 03, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Congo-Kinshasa: AFC/M23 Warns of Kinshasa's Continued Drone Strikes

[New Times] The AFC/M23 movement has denounced persistent attacks by the Congolese government coalition on densely populated areas, saying the offensives have killed civilians and displaced many others in Walikale, North Kivu.

Published on: October 03, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Nigeria: Oke-Ode Killings Trigger Calls for State of Emergency in Kwara

[Vanguard] ABUJA -- The Kwara South Youth Congress (KSYC) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to declare a state of emergency in Kwara State following worsening insecurity in the region.

Published on: October 03, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Nigeria: Flood Looms As Kainji, Jebba, Shiroro, Zungeru Dams Get Set to Discharge Excess Water

[Vanguard] The four hydroelectric dams, Shiroro, Jebba, Kainji and Zungeru located in Niger State, have given notification towards releasing excess water from their dams any moment from now.

Published on: October 03, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Nigeria: Ex-President Jonathan Mourns Death of Arise TV Anchor

[This Day] Abuja -- Former President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday joined other Nigerians in mourning the death of Arise Television Anchor, Ms. Somtochukwu Maduagwu, who lost her life following a violent armed robbery attack at her residence in Abuja.

Published on: October 03, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Somalia: Millions in Somalia At Risk of Worsening Hunger As WFP Faces Critical Funding Shortfall

[WFP] Mogadishu, Somalia -- The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) warns today that millions in Somalia are at risk of worsening hunger and malnutrition as critical funding shortfalls have forced the agency to reduce the number of people it supports with lifesaving emergency food assistance in Somalia by over two-thirds. In November, WFP will have to reduce the number of people who receive emergency food...

Published on: October 03, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Morocco: Gen Z Protest Group Calls for Dismissal of Morocco's Government

[RFI] The group leading Morocco's mass protests called on Friday for the government to be removed following a sixth day of protests during which three people have died and hundreds have been injured or arrested.

Published on: October 03, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Lesotho: Deceased Miners' Families Plead for Help

[Lesotho Times] . . .Want death certificates to enable them to claim benefits

Published on: October 03, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

South Africa: Ramaphosa Demands Israel Free South African Activists Seized On Gaza Flotilla

[Daily Maverick] Global Sumud Flotilla organisers say an estimated 443 flotilla volunteers are expected to arrive at Ashdod, in southern Israel, where they are expected to be 'processed under illegal detention'.

Published on: October 03, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Deported from the US to Ghana then 'dumped' at the border: Nigerian man speaks out

US deportee says Ghanaian officers secretly moved him and others to Togo and left them there without documents.

Published on: October 03, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Kenya: Fallen Kenyan Officer Kennedy Nzuve Laid to Rest in Machakos

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Corporal Kennedy Mutuku Nzuve, the Kenyan police officer who died in a road accident while serving with the Multinational Security Support Mission (MSSM) in Haiti, was laid to rest on Thursday, October 2, at his home in Kyakatolwe Village, Kalama Sub-County, Machakos County.

Published on: October 03, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Where to from now for Malema after guilty verdict

EFF leader Julius Malema faces a major setback in his presidential ambitions after he was convicted on firearm charges, threatening his political future This content is restricted to subscribers only. Join the M&G Community Our commitment at the Mail & Guardian is to ensure every reader enjoys the finest experience. Join the M&G community and support us in delivering in-depth news to you consistently....

Published on: October 02, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

First killings in Morocco since Gen Z protests erupted

Police say they shot dead two people who were part of a crowd trying to storm a police station.

Published on: October 02, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

What's behind Morocco's Gen Z protests?

Young protesters in Morocco are protesting against corruption and for better health and education.

Published on: October 02, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Africa: Africa Resilience Forum Opens Amidst Increasing Fragility Across the Continent

[African Development Bank (AfDB)] The sixth Africa Resilience Forum hosted by the African Development Bank opened its doors on Tuesday in Abidjan with a call for international financial institutions (IFIs) to scale up peace finance in fragile contexts and to rally their efforts in preventing conflicts across the continent amid dwindling official development assistance.

Published on: October 02, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Widespread condemnation as many are allegedly abducted as Israel intercepts Global Sumud Flotilla

South African activists on board the flotilla include Mandla Mandela, Zukiswa Wanner and Reaaz Moolla

Published on: October 02, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

Scaffolding collapsed as people climbed to see Ethiopia church mural, eyewitness tells BBC

Funerals are held for 36 people who died after scaffolding collapsed at an Orthodox Christian church.

Published on: October 02, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Namibia and Zimbabwe qualify for 2026 T20 World Cup

Namibia and Zimbabwe seal qualification for next year's T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka after victories in African qualifying.

Published on: October 02, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Mystery still surrounds Mthethwa’s death

Neither the presidency nor the department of international relations has given much detail after the ambassador’s body was found at a hotel in Paris This content is restricted to subscribers only. Join the M&G Community Our commitment at the Mail & Guardian is to ensure every reader enjoys the finest experience. Join the M&G community and support us in delivering in-depth news to you consistently. Subscribe...

Published on: October 02, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

Enabling greater access to employment opportunities through digital platforms and literacy

Digital platforms are vital to combat youth unemployment in South Africa, addressing systemic barriers and fostering economic growth

Published on: October 02, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa