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#Peace & Community #European #Middle East #Asia #UN #North America #Oceanian #AfricanDove, Department of Basic Education and DBSA Empower South African girls with #ChangeTheCompliment campaign for International Day of the Girl Child
Dove, the Department of Basic Education (DBE), and the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) united to empower girls across South Africa, marking International Day of the Girl Child 2025 with the #ChangeTheCompliment campaign. As part of Doveβs Self-Esteem Project (DSEP) β which has reached over 137 million young people in 153 countries β this [β¦]
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From prison to presidential palace: Who is Madagascar's new military ruler?
Before the last weekend, most people in Madagascar had no clue who Col Michael Randrianirina was.
Published on: October 17, 2025 | Source:Seychelles: Seychellois Losing Confidence in Anti-Drug Efforts, See Government Action As a Top Priority
[Afrobarometer] Majority see national methadone treatment programme as ineffective.
Published on: October 17, 2025 | Source:Seychelles: Does Ramkalawan's Defeat Mean Seychelles' Democracy Is Maturing?
[ISS] As the old guard storms back in recent elections, Seychelles may be entering a phase of stable power alternation.
Published on: October 17, 2025 | Source:Africa: Africa @ the G20 Podcast Episode 3 With Justin Sylvester of Climateworks Foundation
[Democracy Works] In this episode, we're joined by Justin Sylvester, Senior Strategist for Just Transition at the ClimateWorks Foundation. Justin leads work supporting energy transition initiatives across the Global South, helping to ensure that the shift to clean energy is not only fast, but fair.
Published on: October 17, 2025 | Source:Congo-Kinshasa: Ex-DR Congo President Kabila Launches Movement To 'Save Congo'
[allAfrica] Former Congolese President Joseph Kabila has announced a movement to "save" his country, after a meeting with other opposition leaders in Kenya's capital, Nairobi.
Published on: October 17, 2025 | Source:Zimbabwe: How Zimbabwe Is Suppressing Journalism
[GroundUp] Following arrests and draconian legislation, editors are self-censoring to protect their organisations
Published on: October 17, 2025 | Source:Ghana: UNFPA Unveils 'Ai for Her Future' to Tackle Child Marriage, Teenage Pregnancy
[Ghanaian Times] THE United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Ghana has launched the maiden Innovation Challenge dubbed: "AI for Her Future," aimed at tackling child marriage and teenage pregnancy through technology and creativity.
Published on: October 17, 2025 | Source:Madagascar: Madagascar's Coup Leader Sworn In As President
[DW] Colonel Michael Randrianirina has been sworn in after the military took power in the island nation this week following youth-led protests
Published on: October 17, 2025 | Source:Ghana: The Prime Minister of Grenada Arrives in Ghana for Two-Day Visit
[Ghanaian Times] The Prime Minister of Grenada, Dickson Amiss Thomas Mitchell, yesterday arrived in Ghana for a two-day official visit.
Published on: October 17, 2025 | Source:Malawi: Mutharika Tightens His Inner Circle - Lean, Competent, and Results-Driven Administration Emerges
[Nyasa Times] President Arthur Peter Mutharika has announced sweeping new appointments aimed at strengthening his administration and driving government efficiency. In a statement issued from Sanjika Palace last night, the President named Roza Fatch Mbilizi as Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development; Dr. George B. Partridge as Minister of Industrialization, Business, Trade and Tourism, and Dr. Max...
Published on: October 17, 2025 | Source:Liberia: Sen. Cyrus Warns of Deteriorating Police-Citizens Relations
[New Dawn] Lofa County Senator and Chair of the Senate Committee on Defense, Intelligence, Security, and Veteran Affairs, Momo T. Cyrus, has expressed alarm over deteriorating Police and citizen relations, amid tussles and the death of a police officer and a citizen.
Published on: October 17, 2025 | Source:Somalia: 'A Woman Must Marry or Die Trying' - the Emotional Toll of Social Pressure On Single Somali Women
[Radio Dalsan] In Somali society, people are often given many nicknames some affectionate, others deeply hurtful. For unmarried women, those names can become emotional wounds, reflecting how society measures a woman's worth by her marital status.
Published on: October 17, 2025 | Source:East Africa: Somalia Elects Nine Representatives to East African Legislative Assembly
[Radio Dalsan] Somalia's Parliament has elected its first representatives to the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA), marking a milestone in the country's growing engagement with its regional neighbours.
Published on: October 17, 2025 | Source:Liberia: Court Clears CDC to Hold Headquarters' Groundbreaking Despite Land Dispute
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The Monrovia City Court has given the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) the green light to proceed with its much-publicized groundbreaking ceremony for a new party headquarters in Congo Town on October 18, 2025, despite an unresolved land dispute.
Published on: October 17, 2025 | Source:Uganda: Cancer Experts Dismiss Myth That Suckling Women's Breasts Can Prevent Breast Cancer
[Nile Post] The Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI) has dismissed as false a long-standing myth suggesting that men suckling women's breasts can prevent or cure breast cancer.
Published on: October 17, 2025 | Source:Kenya: Ruto, Leaders Pay Final Respects to Raila Odinga As Body Lies in State
[Nile Post] President William Ruto led senior government officials, legislators, and opposition figures in viewing the body of Raila Odinga at Parliament Buildings, where it has been placed in honour of his contribution to Kenya's democratic and political evolution.
Published on: October 17, 2025 | Source:Sex pest teacher: Mom speaks out
Bereaved mother recalled her sonβs 2022 suicide as a 52-year-old former teacher at the school appeared in court this week on 25 counts of indecent assault and sexual assault of young boys
Published on: October 17, 2025 | Source:Africa: 25k Persons Could Be Displaced in Hotel Africa Eviction
[Liberian Observer] Residents of the Hotel Africa area in Virginia, Montserrado County, are appealing to the Liberian government to delay or reconsider an ongoing eviction notice that could see thousands of families displaced from the community they have called home for decades.
Published on: October 17, 2025 | Source:Madagascar: Madagascar Military Leader Colonel Michael Randrianirina Sworn in As President
[RFI] Colonel Michael Randrianirina was sworn in as president of Madagascar on Friday, three days after the army seized power following mass protests that forced former leader Andry Rajoelina to flee the country.
Published on: October 17, 2025 | Source:Phase two of MBDA hybrid security programme on track
The hybrid security approach has contributed to the prevention of theft and petty crimes in the areas where there is coverage, says Anele Qaba, CEO of MBDA.
Published on: October 17, 2025 | Source:Zimbabwe: Million Man March - Despite Mnangagwa's Pushback, Geza Vows to Spoil Zanu-PF's Conference
[New Zimbabwe] Fugitive war veteran Blessed Geza has vowed to disrupt Zanu PF's National People's Conference currently underway in Mutare, by leading nationwide protests against President Emmerson Mnangagwa, whom he accuses of presiding over a corrupt administration.
Published on: October 17, 2025 | Source:Kenya: 'You Helped Me...' - Ruto's Personal Note to Raila in State House Condolence Book
[Capital FM] NAIROBI, 17 October 2025 -- President William Ruto on Friday penned a reflective message in the State House condolence book for the late Raila Odinga, praising the former prime minister as a patriot who inspired "many to stand up for democracy, justice, equity and fairness."
Published on: October 17, 2025 | Source:Cote d'Ivoire: Fake News Flourishes As Côte d'Ivoire Heads Into Presidential Election
[RFI] Abidjan, CΓ΄te d'Ivoire - Online disinformation from at home and abroad is ringing alarm bells as CΓ΄te d'Ivoire prepares to vote in a presidential election next week. Media experts in Abidjan told RFI about the struggle to keep fake news from disrupting a key vote.
Published on: October 17, 2025 | Source:Kenya: Thousands of Mourners At Nyayo Stadium Ahead of Raila Funeral Service
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Thousands of mourners thronged Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi on Friday morning as preparations got underway for the state funeral of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.
Published on: October 17, 2025 | Source:South Africa: Claims of Political Links to Paul Mashatile Are Just 'Gossip', Winning Lottery Bidder Says
[GroundUp] Losing bidder Ithuba Lottery is trying to create "an atmosphere of wrongdoing", says Sizekhaya
Published on: October 17, 2025 | Source:Zimbabwe: 'Miracle' HIV Shot Rollout in Zimbabwe Sparks Debate
[DW] Zimbabwe is among 10 nations rolling out lenacapavir, a twice-yearly HIV prevention shot. Experts call it a breakthrough but locals question its cost, safety and accessibility.
Published on: October 17, 2025 | Source:Revivals and farewells: Africa's top shots
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.
Published on: October 17, 2025 | Source:Paris, death destination of ambassadors past and present
From apartheid to democracy β political tragedies South Africa needs to probe
Published on: October 17, 2025 | Source:South Africa: Cape Firefighters Battling Raging Glencairn Wildfires - South African News Briefs - October 17, 2025
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Published on: October 17, 2025 | Source:Kenya: Govt Moves to Accommodate Growing Mourners As Raila's Viewing Extended
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, who chairs the National State Funeral Committee for the late former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga, has announced the extension of the public viewing period to allow Kenyans to pay their last respects.
Published on: October 17, 2025 | Source:Kenya: Raila's Body Taken to Parliament Ahead of Funeral Service At Nyayo Stadium
[Capital FM] NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 17 -- The body of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has been moved to Parliament ahead of his State Funeral, to be held on Friday from 9:00 a.m. at Nyayo National Stadium.
Published on: October 17, 2025 | Source:Lupe Fiascoβs mural of purpose, craft and substance
For years, Lupe Fiascoβs music lived softly in my mind β a hum of resistance, a reminder of truth. Then, under Joburgβs stormy sky, I finally stood before the man who wields words like swords
Published on: October 17, 2025 | Source:Editorial: Walk with us, President Ramaphosa
The president is in yet another pickle over his inability to be upfront
Published on: October 17, 2025 | Source:UPDATED: Under siege minister charges DG
Minister Sisisi Tolashe suspended director general Peter Netshipale amid internal scandals, contract disputes and whistleblower allegations at the department of social development
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