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US sanctions Rwanda's defence ministry over DR Congo conflict

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Congo accuses Rwanda of backing M23 rebels and plundering minerals in its conflict hit East

Russia-Africa Summit: Putin seeks to expand ties with the continent

Africanews  

At the plenary session, Vladimir Putin told delegates that Moscow was Africa's best partner, calling for an end to Western domination.

Demands for post-poll justice as Tanzania accused of weaponising counterterrorism laws

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Families affected tell the BBC they want answers and financial help as Amnesty says a crackdown continues.

Spain: Madrid mourns train crash victims as rescuers work through the night

Africanews  

Spain reels from the deadly Toledo high-speed train collision that killed 68 and injured more than 100, sparking grief, protests and calls for resignations.

Recreatrales festival transforms Ouagadougou neighbourhood

Africanews  

In Ouagadougou, an entire neighbourhood brings the Récréâtrales theatre festival to life. For its 14th edition, running from October 24 to 31, residents of Bougsemtenga are hosting performances in their courtyards.

Palestinian citizens of Israel hope election results bring change

Africanews  

Palestinian citizens of Israel expressed optimism on Wednesday following the strong showing of Arab parties in the elections.

Africa Ebola outbreak passes 10,000 cases, mostly in DR Congo

Africanews  

Africa's latest outbreak of Ebola has passed 10,000 confirmed cases, the vast majority of them in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Congolese health authorities said on Tuesday, with almost 5,000 fatalities.

King Charles III's Caribbean tour renews calls for UK slavery reparations

Africanews  

The British king begins a tour of the Caribbean today, during which he will visit several former British colonies. It has renewed calls for the UK to apologies and pay reparations for its role in the slave trade.

Oil slick from Strait of Hormuz reaches UAE's northern coast

Africanews  

An oil slick from a tanker attacked in the Strait of Hormuz has reached the United Arab Emirates.

Spain: Rescuers search mangled train wreckage near Toledo

Africanews  

At least 68 people have been killed and dozens more injured after two high-speed trains collided near Urda, in central Spain’s Toledo province, on Wednesday, 28 October. Authorities warned the toll could rise further as rescuers searched the wreckage.

Humanitarian situation worsening in Sudan's camps for displaced people

Africanews  

Displaced and official at Al-Karama 3 camp in the city of El-Damazin in Sudan's Blue Nile state say the humanitarian conditions are deteriorating in the camp, as war rages in the country. "The camp hasn't received any food aid for four months now," says the camp's manager.

Bolsonaro’s son and family flee to Miami after refusing to concede

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Flávio Bolsonaro and his family landed in Miami on Monday after leaving Brazil, following his defeat in the presidential election.

Britain's King Charles III attends youth rally in the Bahamas

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Britain’s King Charles III on Tuesday addressed a youth gathering at Clifford Park in Nassau, recalling the Bahamas’ independence celebrations in 1973 and highlighting the country’s cultural achievements and vulnerability to climate change.

South Sudan independence figure Joseph Lagu dies aged 94

Africanews  

South Sudan is observing national mourning on Wednesday following the death of Joseph Lagu, a key figure in the independence of the world's youngest country, who told AFP that he began his fight armed with only "a machete".

Judoka determined to prove refugees belong at Dakar 2026

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Arno Yafunga Botay fled DR Congo with his family in 2017 and will compete at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics as a member of the Refugee Olympic Team.

Tanzania announces first major gas discovery in a decade

Africanews  

Tanzania has announced its first natural gas discovery in a decade, with an estimated 223 billion cubic feet found at the Kasa-1X ST2 well in the Mnazi Bay area.

Pix of the Day, 28th October, 2026 - Across the world

Africanews  

Pix of the Day, 28th October, 2026 - Across the world

South African activists push back on data centre rush

Africanews  

Civil society groups have demanded a halt in the construction of new AI centres in South Africa. The prospect of a water- and power-hungry hyperscale data centre near areas of the city where thousands of people lack proper access to these resources has alarmed activists.

Niger accuses Chad of drone attack that killed two civilians

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The military authorities say they have summoned the Chadian ambassador over the incident and are demanding compensation for the damage caused.

Poor jail conditions blamed for deaths of 33 miners in Nigeria

Africanews  

Poor jail conditions led to the deaths of 33 young miners arrested on suspicion of illegal gold mining in central Nigeria, investigators said Tuesday, describing their treatment as “cruel and inhuman.”

South Africa claims 7.6 kilometre-long freight train is the longest ever

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A government-run company in South Africa claims that it has sent the longest freight train ever on a test run.

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