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Tenth woman's body found in South Africa suburb as police probe killings

BBC News Africa  

The deaths have sparked a national outcry about the scale of violence against women in the country.

Guinea opposition figure and former PM Toure dies in Paris

Africanews  

Sidya Toure, former prime minister and a leading opposition figure in Guinea where dissenting voices and political parties have been stifled, has died at age 81, sources close to his family said

New rally in Madrid to denounce handling of the Ceuta migration crisis

Africanews  

The protesters were demanding the resignation of the PM Pedro Sanchez due to his handling of the Ceuta migration crisis, and were also demanding new elections

Tenth woman found dead in South Africa's string of mystery killings

Africanews  

South African police on Saturday found another body in Ekurhuleni, east of Johannesburg, bringing to 10 the number of women found dead in the municipality over the past two months

Man City ready to fight Premier League as rivals prepare compensation claims

Africanews  

Liverpool along with Arsenal, Manchester United, and Tottenham Hotspur have lodged formal legal notices against Manchester City to reserve their right to seek compensation, British press reported on Saturday

Madagascar's Gen Z 'betrayed' after ushering in military govt

Africanews  

A year after igniting protests that forced the president from power, Madagascar's Gen Z activists say they feel betrayed by a new government they accuse of resorting to the same old tactics

Torrential rains flood towns in western Libya, PM orders rescue

Africanews  

Torrential rains caused severe flooding across several towns in western Libya overnight Friday, cutting electricity and running water and trapping residents in torrents of mud

Are Ethiopians marching back to war in Tigray?

BBC News Africa  

Exploring the issues behind the escalation of tensions between the TPLF and the national army.

South African white genocide does not exist, new ambassador to US tells BBC

BBC News Africa  

Roelf Meyer tells the BBC that being a white Afrikaner gives him legitimacy to challenge Trump's claim of a genocide.

Africa: Africa Urged to Strengthen Budget Oversight

allAfrica  

[New Era] African parliaments have been urged to strengthen their oversight of public finances through well-resourced and independent Parliamentary Budget Offices (PBOs) as the continent confronts rising debt vulnerabilities, illicit financial flows, procurement inefficiencies and increasing demands for public services.

Macron and Pope Leo XIV unite on AI risks and nuclear weapons

Africanews  

The French leader called on international oversight to ensure the most advanced systems mankind has ever created, are not controlled by a small number of powerful actors, or get used as instruments to oppress people.

UN receives just one-fifth of funds needed to prepare for El Niño crisis

Africanews  

The United Nations says it has received just one-fifth of the funding needed to prepare for food crises linked to the El Niño weather phenomenon.

Africa: WHO Director-General's remarks at the High-Level Meeting on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response

allAfrica  

[WHO] New York -- Your Excellency Dr Khalilur Rahman, President of the General Assembly, Your Excellency Amar Bendjama, President of ECOSOC, My sister, Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohamed, The Right Honourable Helen Clark, Excellencies, dear colleagues and friends,

Nigeria: 'Dangote Refinery IPO Opens Ownership to Nigerian Investors'

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[This Day] Nigerians can invest in Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals with a minimum subscription of N5,250 under an initial public offering launched recently. The company is offering 4.1 billion ordinary shares at N525 each. The offer, valued at about N2.15 trillion if fully subscribed, opened September 14 and is scheduled to close October 13.

Nigeria: Unga - Cavista Convenes U.S., African Leaders On Investment Opportunities

allAfrica  

[Vanguard] Cavista Holdings brought together African and U.S. business leaders, investors, policymakers and development finance stakeholders in New York on Monday, September 21, for its annual U.S.-Africa Leadership Dinner, held on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly.

Nigeria: Nigeria, U.S.Sign Framework to Unlock $700bn Mineral Wealth

allAfrica  

[Leadership] The federal government and the United States have signed an agreement to deepen American investment in Nigeria's mining sector and promote greater development of the country's mineral resources, estimated by the government at about $700 billion.

Liberia: Robtel Pailey Says U.S. Deportee Deal Is Unconstitutional

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[Liberian Investigator] Liberia's agreement to take up to 1,200 people deported from the United States violates the Constitution and undermines the country's credibility on the U.N. Security Council, Liberian academic Robtel Neajai Pailey argues in a commentary calling on the government to cancel agreements with Washington that breach national law.

Over 55,000 Sudanese refugees fled to east Chad this year: UN

Africanews  

More than 55,000 Sudanese refugees have crossed into eastern Chad since the start of the year, the United Nations said Friday, warning that the displacement was accelerating even as aid funding falls far short

Uganda: Uganda Calls for New Focus On Trade, Climate Finance As EU Partnership Turns 50

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[UG Diplomat] Kampala -- Uganda and the European Union have marked five decades of partnership with the launch of a special photo exhibition highlighting the lives and work of 12 Ugandans whose experiences reflect the breadth of EU-Uganda cooperation.

Common and Public Enemy honoured at Black Music Action Coalition Awards

Africanews  

The Black Music Action Coalition honored rap artists Common and Public Enemy at their 6th annual BMAC Gala Thursday.

Niger: Niger Rejects Key Rights Recommendations At UN Review

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[HRW] Junta Refuses Calls to Free Detainees, Protect LGBT People, Reconsider ICC Withdrawal

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