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[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somalia's National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA), supported by international partners, carried out a planned operation in the Kuukaayle area of Maxaas district, Hiiraan region, targeting hideouts used by Al-Shabaab militants, security officials said Saturday.

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[New Times] A fatal road accident claimed the lives of three people and injured several others who were on a Toyota Hiace minibus on Sunday, October 26, in Ngororero District, Police confirmed.

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[Leadership] Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have continued their successful operations against terrorists in the North-East region by neutralising 10 insurgents along the Gamboru-Dikwa-Marte axis in Borno State on Saturday.

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[Premium Times] The video on Rita's Instagram showed her dancing with her son in what appeared to be their living room.

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[New Times] As the government works to improve the welfare of its senior citizens, retirees are raising a series of concerns they say require urgent attention.

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[ENA] Addis Ababa -- United Nations officials praised Ethiopia for its historic role as a founding member and its steadfast commitment to peace, stability, and sustainable development.

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[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Scholars hail the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) as a transformative project that ensures Ethiopia's sustainable energy future while driving the nation's digital transformation.

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[New Times] The Minister in charge of Emergency Management, Maj Gen (Rtd) Albert Murasira, has cautioned residents of Rutsiro District against informal settlements, warning that such practices undermine disaster prevention efforts and increase government spending on emergency response.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has defended the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act, 2025, stating that the law aims to protect the sanctity of the family unit, particularly children, while curbing violent extremism, online exploitation, and the spread of cultism in Kenya.

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[Horn Diplomat] Hargeisa -- The President of the Republic of Somaliland, Dr. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi (Irro), and Taiwan's Representative to Somaliland, Mr. Allen Lou, on Sunday jointly laid the foundation stone for the Taiwan Medical Center and the modernization of Hargeisa Group Hospital, marking a new chapter in the growing partnership between the two Nations.

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[Namibian] Swapo is aiming for what it calls a 'technical knockout' in the upcoming regional council and local authority elections set for November.

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[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia is spearheading global efforts against human trafficking and money laundering by enacting strong laws, conducting effective awareness campaigns, and forging innovative partnerships, according to the International Organization for Migration (IOM).

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The government has assured Kenyans that the Rironi-Nakuru-Mau Summit Highway will remain under full state ownership, even as it is developed through a Public Private Partnership (PPP), emphasizing that tolling will be tightly regulated to safeguard public interest, maintain quality standards, and ensure long-term infrastructure sustainability.

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[New Times] Akagera National Park in eastern Rwanda has earned international acclaim as one of the world's 25 must-visit destinations for 2026, according to National Geographic.

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[GroundUp] Groceries and takeaways are delivered where big companies don't reach

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[Horn Diplomat] Hargeisa -- Somaliland President Dr. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi (Irro) on Saturday inaugurated the 7th Somaliland National Technology Expo and Conference in Hargeisa, reaffirming his government's commitment to advancing innovation, digital transformation, and national sovereignty.

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[New Zimbabwe] THE Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has urged members of the public to report any suspected bogus traffic roadblocks, warning that rogue officers found conducting such operations will face disciplinary action.

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[New Zimbabwe] THIS year's Castle Lager Braai Festival was a triumphant moment for Ammara Brown as she ended an absence from the music scene of more than a year.

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[RFI] Djibouti's parliament has voted unanimously to lift a presidential age limit, opening the way for its 77-year-old leader Ismail Omar Guelleh to run for a sixth term in April 2026 election.

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[RFI] Ivorians voted peacefully on Saturday to elect their president, in a poll held without key opposition leaders and boycotted by part of the electorate.

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[This Day] A survey by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revealed that high bank charges, multiple taxation, and poor infrastructure remain the leading challenges confronting businesses across the country. The findings, contained in the CBN's Business Expectations Survey for September 2025, also showed that many firms expect inflation to remain elevated over the next six months despite recent improvements in economic indicators.