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South Sudan: The Football Academy Giving South Sudan's Youth an Alternative to Gang Life

[RFI] Years of civil war and economic crisis have left young people in South Sudan with a legacy of violence and poverty - and with opportunities scarce, street gangs have flourished. RFI met one former gang member who believes football can offer marginalised youth a brighter future.

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Zimbabwe: Supreme Court Upholds Lengthy Jail Terms for Ivory Smugglers

[New Zimbabwe] THE Supreme Court of Zimbabwe has upheld the convictions and lengthy prison terms of two men found guilty of unlawful possession of raw ivory.

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Crypto finds its place in South Africa as retailers adopt digital payments

The value of the digital currency has grown in the last decade, albeit with some volatility, but it is here to stay, say experts

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

Nigeria: Five Years After #EndSARS, Has Anything Really Changed in the Nigerian Police?

[This Day] Five years after the #EndSARS protests shook Nigeria and forced the disbandment of the notorious Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), the question still lingers: has anything truly changed within the nation's police force? Despite promises of reform, new laws, and countless panels of inquiry, reports of extortion, brutality, and impunity remain stubbornly familiar. Sunday Ehigiator reflects opinions of the...

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Zambia: Guns, Gangs and Gold - the Battle for Zambia's Riches

[GroundUp] Social media posts have triggered a rush of gold diggers

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa Rallies Zanu-PF to 'Wholeheartedly Serve the Masses' Towards Economic Prosperity

[New Zimbabwe] President Emmerson Mnangagwa has urged Zanu PF members to observe their sacred duty to work hard inorder to ensure prosperity of ordinary citizens.

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Ex-Kenyan leader Raila Odinga buried after days of memorial events

The long-time opposition leader died aged 80 in India, where he had been receiving medical treatment.

Published on: October 19, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Nigeria: Regina Daniels's Marriage, Eve Esin's Wedding, Iya Ile Okan's Death, Other Ent Stories Last Week

[Premium Times] A round-up of top entertainment stories you might have missed last week.

Published on: October 19, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Nigeria: Proposed Nigerian Law Will Boost Women's Participation in Governance - Experts

[Premium Times] The discussion focused on the challenges and strategies for increasing women's political participation in Nigeria.

Published on: October 19, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Nigeria: Premium Times' Business Editor Selected for U.S. Govt's Programme On Trade, Development Finance

[Premium Times] Since its launch in 1940, over 230,000 international leaders have participated in the IVLP, including over 500 former and current heads of state and government, 12 Nobel Laureates, over 1,600 cabinet-level ministers and leaders in industry, science, and academia.

Published on: October 19, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Nigeria: Nigerian Military Speaks On Report of Alleged Coup Plot

[Premium Times] The military said it had constituted an "investigative panel" to investigate the officers and the finding of the panel "would be made public."

Published on: October 19, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Nigeria: Exclusive - How Suspected Coup Plotters Planned to Kill Tinubu, Shettima, Other Top Officials - Sources

[Premium Times] Key officials targeted for assasination include President Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas, our source said.

Published on: October 19, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Nigeria: Nigeria Begins Probe of Military Officers Detained for Alleged Coup Plot

[Premium Times] "The plotters had tentatively picked a date for the coup and were continuing consultations when the coup plot leaked."

Published on: October 19, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Nigeria: Christian Genocide or Governance Failure - Ted Cruz's Nigeria Bill Raises Eyebrows

[Premium Times] A Republican-led drive in Congress links Nigeria's internal security crisis to America's global religious freedom agenda--with consequences extending far beyond diplomacy.

Published on: October 19, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Namibia: Madame President - Namibia's Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and the Courage to Redefine Power

[allAfrica] When Namibia's Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah took the oath of office earlier this year, she did more than just become the country's first female president. She challenged Africa's long-standing assumptions about who leads, when they should lead, and why experience should not be mistaken for exhaustion.

Published on: October 19, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

The 'radical' Manchester event that changed Africa

A 1945 Manchester congress was a key moment in the efforts to end British rule across Africa.

Published on: October 19, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Africa: Masterclass in Human-Centered Leadership at Women Create Wealth Summit #WCW2025 - Theo Sowa and Reeta Roy

[Graça Machel Trust] Johannesburg -- Masterclass in Human-Centered Leadership at Women Create Wealth Summit #WCW2025 - Theo Sowa and Reeta Roy

Published on: October 18, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

'We are orphans': Kenyans bid farewell to ex-PM Odinga in his political heartland

Kisumu mourners flock to see Raila Odinga's body as Barack Obama remembers "a true champion of democracy".

Published on: October 18, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

'We have to prioritise South Africans': Anti-migrant movement blocks foreigners from healthcare

Activists are stopping foreigners going to some health clinics with little push-back from the state.

Published on: October 17, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Emotional send-off for Kenya's revered ex-PM Raila Odinga at state funeral

Two people are killed as crowds surge forward to see the coffin of the former prime minister.

Published on: October 17, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Thousands of grief-stricken mourners attend Raila Odinga's funeral

Thousands of mourners attend the state funeral of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga in Nairobi.

Published on: October 17, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Africa: UN Faces 'Race to Bankruptcy' As Guterres Unveils Sharply Reduced 2026 Budget

[UN News] The United Nations faces a "race to bankruptcy" unless Member States pay their dues in full and on time, Secretary-General António Guterres warned on Friday, presenting a sharply reduced $3.238 billion regular budget for 2026.

Published on: October 17, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

West Africa: Africa CDC and Partners Open High-Level Regional Forum On Immunisation in West Africa

[Africa CDC] Dakar, Senegal -- The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), in collaboration with the Government of Senegal and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, has today opened the High-Level Regional Forum on Immunisation in West Africa, taking place in Dakar from 17-19 October 2025.

Published on: October 17, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Plan to test Liberian schoolchildren for drugs blocked

The head of Liberia's drug agency says all students should be tested as a way to combat drug abuse.

Published on: October 17, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Mchunu insists there was no need to consult other ministers and top cops on disbanding political killings task team

Mchunu told parliament’s ad hoc committee that he had briefed President Cyril Ramaphosa on the disbandment

Published on: October 17, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

MPs demand action over irregularly appointed National Skills Authority chair

Asanda Luwaca was appointed by disgraced former minister of higher education and training Nobuhle Nkabane without having the right qualifications

Published on: October 17, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

Chad restores ties with wildlife charity linked to Prince Harry

Chad had terminated its agreement with African Parks after accusing it of failing to curb poaching.

Published on: October 17, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Kenya: Body of Raila to Remain At Lee Funeral Home Overnight

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has announced a change in the funeral program for the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.

Published on: October 17, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Kenya: Raila Legacy - Analysts Celebrate Indo-Kenya Relations Championed By Raila

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Economic policy and political risk analysts have paid a glowing tribute to former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, describing him as a Pan-Africanist who immensely shaped Indo-Kenya relations.

Published on: October 17, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Kenya: Ruto, Mourners Honour Raila With Emotional Rendition of 'Jamaica Farewell'

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- A rare and deeply emotional moment unfolded at the Nyayo National Stadium on Friday when President William Ruto led thousands of mourners in singing "Jamaica Farewell," the late Raila Odinga's favourite song by legendary American singer Harry Belafonte.

Published on: October 17, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Kenya: Rights Group Identifies Two Kasarani Shooting Victims

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Human rights organization Vocal Africa has confirmed the identity of two victims captured in viral photographs lying motionless inside Nairobi's Kasarani Stadium, where police opened fire on mourners during the public viewing of the late Raila Odinga's body.

Published on: October 17, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Kenya: Loss, and Lawlessness - Raila's Return Exposes Gaps in Security Planning

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The chaotic scenes that erupted at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on Thursday during the arrival of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's remains from Mumbai, India, have laid bare Kenya's glaring lack of preparedness to handle large crowds and safeguard critical installations during high-profile national events.

Published on: October 17, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Kenya: Ruto Hails Raila As Leader 'Irrevocably Stubborn in Pursuit of Justice and Unity'

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto on Thursday paid an emotional tribute to the late opposition leader and former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga, describing him as "irrevocably stubborn in his vision for a just, prosperous, and united Kenya."

Published on: October 17, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Madagascar's military leader thanks Gen Z protesters as he is sworn in

Colonel Michael Randrianirina takes his oath of office in front of crowds days after seizing power.

Published on: October 17, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

The moment Madagascar's new president was sworn in

Colonel Michael Randrianirina is sworn in as the new president of Madagascar at a ceremony in the capital.

Published on: October 17, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa