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[New Zimbabwe] POLITICAL analyst and former opposition party leader Jealousy Mawarire has accused former cabinet minister Jonathan Moyo of involvement in a plot to scrap the 2028 elections and extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa's tenure.
Published on: October 15, 2025 | Source:Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's government is kicking against the prevailing mood among Western nations.
Published on: October 15, 2025 | Source:Crowds celebrated in the streets of the capital Antananarivo after an elite army unit said it had seized power from the president.
Published on: October 14, 2025 | Source:Ivory Coast and Senegal become the final two African sides to secure automatic qualification for the 2026 World Cup.
Published on: October 14, 2025 | Source:The military promises elections within two years, but President Rajoelina insists he is still in charge.
Published on: October 14, 2025 | Source:The military promises elections within two years, but President Rajoelina insists he is still in charge.
Published on: October 14, 2025 | Source:[MSF] Every year, millions of children around the world suffer from malnutrition--a crisis that is all too visible in their frail bodies and tired eyes. But what is often less visible, yet just as devastating, are the psychological wounds that malnutrition inflicts on both children and their caregivers.
Published on: October 14, 2025 | Source:[allAfrica] For over 30 years, Philip Morris International (PMI) has been innovating by exploring ways to commercialise less harmful alternatives to combustible cigarettes. Ten years ago, the company embarked on an ambitious journey to revolutionise public health by developing and promoting science-based alternatives to traditional cigarette smoking. The goal was simple yet transformative: to create a smoke-free future...
Published on: October 14, 2025 | Source:[Vanguard] ABUJA -- THE Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, on Tuesday said Nigeria's energy transition journey under President Bola Tinubu's administration is unlocking an investment opportunity of over $410 billion between now and 2060 to position the nation as the heartbeat of Africa's renewable energy revolution.
Published on: October 14, 2025 | Source:[GroundUp] Students angry at changes to registration system
Published on: October 14, 2025 | Source:[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The suspect accused of fatally attacking a General Service Unit (GSU) officer with an arrow outside State House will remain in custody for 14 days to allow police to complete investigations into the killing.
Published on: October 14, 2025 | Source:[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Earlier this month, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed inaugurated the first phase of the Ogaden LNG Project in Calub, Somali Regional State, which has an annual production capacity of 111 million liters. He also laid the foundation stone for the construction of a urea fertilizer factory and a fuel refinery in the region. This follows the signing of a shareholders' agreement in August 2025...
Published on: October 14, 2025 | Source:Cape Verdeans took to the streets to celebrate qualifying for the World Cup, with many hailing it the best day since gaining independence in 1975.
Published on: October 14, 2025 | Source:[RFI] Ghanaian lawyers have filed a petition before the country's highest court seeking the suspension of a bilateral migration agreement with the US. They claim the deal contradicts international treaties to which Ghana is a signatory and that since it has not been ratified by parliament, the executive is acting outside any constitutional framework.
Published on: October 14, 2025 | Source:[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) has petitioned the National Assembly to intervene in the prolonged doctors' strike in Kiambu County, accusing the devolved government of breaching multiple employment laws and collective agreements.
Published on: October 14, 2025 | Source:[SAnews.gov.za] Presidential spokesperson, Vincent Magwenya, has dismissed any links between President Cyril Ramaphosa and corruption accused, Hangwani Maumela.
Published on: October 14, 2025 | Source:[RFI] Five countries including the continental powerhouses Senegal, Nigeria and Cote d'Ivoire as well as potential debutants Benin and Gabon will battle on Tuesday night for the final three places from the African qualifying groups for next year's World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
Published on: October 14, 2025 | Source:[New Zimbabwe] A Harare doctor who believes that blood is sacred and must not be transfused has failed in his bid to overturn a professional ban restricting his medical practice after the High Court ruled that his constitutional challenge was filed "prematurely."
Published on: October 14, 2025 | Source:[Africa Check] Ghanaians and Nigerians beware: Social media posts promoting 'AfriQuantumX' investment platform are out to scam you
Published on: October 14, 2025 | Source:[Scrolla] Shoprite CEO Pieter Engelbrecht earned R87-million, R4-million more than last year, after the company's profit jumped nearly 22%. Shoprite sales reached R257-billion and profit hit R7.6-billion as Engelbrecht's pay increased through shares and bonuses.
Published on: October 14, 2025 | Source:[Scrolla] Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi suspended provincial health boss Lesiba Malotana and appointed Dr Darion Barclay as acting head. Lesufi said Barclay will bring stability in health services but did not explain why Malotana was suspended.
Published on: October 14, 2025 | Source:[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina has said he is in hiding to protect his life, claiming that military and political figures have plotted to assassinate him and topple his government.
Published on: October 14, 2025 | Source:[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has opposed an application by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) to withdraw a corruption case against Brian Ouma, a senior University of Nairobi official accused of forging academic documents and unlawfully earning more than Sh32 million.
Published on: October 14, 2025 | Source:[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The government has tightened rules governing fireworks displays ahead of this year's Diwali and Hindu New Year festivities, requiring all individuals and institutions to obtain a license before lighting up the sky.
Published on: October 14, 2025 | Source:[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- TODAY, we remember Mwalimu Julius Kambarage Nyerere, the visionary leader who did not just dream of a united Tanzania, he built it. October 14th is more than a date on the calendar.
Published on: October 14, 2025 | Source:[Nile Post] The government has reiterated its commitment to enhancing teacher salaries in a phased manner, starting with the financial year 2026/27, as part of efforts to resolve ongoing industrial action by teachers.
Published on: October 14, 2025 | Source:[Capital FM] Nairobi -- A parliamentary committee session on health descended into a shouting match on Tuesday following a heated exchange between Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale and Kitutu Chache South MP Anthony Kibagendi.
Published on: October 14, 2025 | Source:[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Health Cabinet Secretary (CS) Aden Duale has attributed delays in processing Social Health Authority (SHA) claims from health facilities to incomplete or improperly filled documents, as well as late re-submission of missing information.
Published on: October 14, 2025 | Source:[Nyasa Times] Tension remains high in Kasungu South Constituency following a violent clash on October 9, 2025, in which a group of about ten men allegedly attacked supporters of independent parliamentary candidate Joseph Manguluti.
Published on: October 14, 2025 | Source:[FrontPageAfrica] At 3 a.m. Richedna Kpanneh Tobii finally opened her books. The 21-year-old university student had learned that her densely populated neighborhood of Lakpazee, with more than 160,000 people, was only quiet enough for her to study in the middle of the night. Video clubs blasted matches past midnight. Vendors shouted into megaphones and food sellers clanged pans and coal fires right outside her window
Published on: October 14, 2025 | Source:[IFJ] Suleiman's home in the Al-Daraja Al-Ula neighbourhood of El Fasher was hit by a drone strike carried out by the RSF on 3 October, Al Jazeera reported. The journalist, who was transferred to the Saudi hospital - the only functioning hospital in the besieged city of El Fasher, North Darfur, - died of his wounds the day after.
Published on: October 14, 2025 | Source:[FrontPageAfrica] Ganta -- Vice President Jeremiah Kpan Koung has dismissed rumors of a political rift between him and Nimba County Senator Samuel Kogar, saying there is no animosity despite the senator's recent outbursts criticizing his leadership.
Published on: October 14, 2025 | Source:[IPS] COP30 negotiator Malang Sambou Manneh believes the method of countering growth in fossil fuel development lies in technology. Showcasing alternatives that work provides the opportunity for the global South to take the lead and present best practices in renewables.
Published on: October 14, 2025 | Source:[Nile Post] The Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) of the Uganda Police in the Savannah Region has summoned Elasto Kibirango, the Luweero District Chairperson, to explain the alleged use of a government vehicle at a campaign rally for National Unity Platform (NUP) president Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine.
Published on: October 14, 2025 | Source:[RFI] The movement behind nationwide protests sweeping Morocco, the GenZ 212 youth collective, has called for "peaceful sit-ins" to push its demands for reforms on education, health care and to tackle corruption and a cost of living crisis.
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