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Zindi report shows AI challenges boost youth employability in Kenya

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By encouraging youth participation in solving real-world challenges, platforms like Zindi are not only strengthening local capacity but also enabling African talent to contribute directly to the global innovation ecosystem.

Cholera vaccination campaign launched in Darfur targeting over 1.8 million people

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A massive cholera vaccination campaign kicked off in Darfur on 21 September 2025, targeting 1.86 million people across six localities. This urgent response comes as cholera spreads rapidly, over 12,000 cases and 358 deaths reported in Darfur alone since May.

Namibia: Okahandja Demands Urgent Action to Fix Women's Football Structures

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[New Era] Okahandja Football Club's sport director Lee Hangula has raised concern over the state of women's football development in Namibia.

Guinea: Guinea's High-Stakes Referendum On the Road to Constitutional Order

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[ISS] Despite overwhelming support for the new constitution, the prospects for legitimate elections and stability remain uncertain.

Africa: Food Insecurity Rising in Africa, Falling in Latin America and Caribbean

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[IPS] Nairobi -- The 2025 State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) report shows a modest global decline in hunger since 2022, with 673 million people facing hunger in 2024, indicating a decrease of 22 million compared to 2022. While progress is seen in Asia and South America, hunger is rising in Africa and Western Asia.

Congo and Rwanda set october rollout for security measures under Trump-backed peace deal

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Officials in Kinshasa and Kigali say October will mark the first concrete test of whether political will and international backing can finally turn promises into lasting peace.

Zimbabwe: UNGA Platform Reaffirms Zim's Commitment to Gender Equality

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[The Herald] Since assuming office in 2017, the Second Republic, led by President Mnangagwa, has made significant strides in empowering women.

Zimbabwe: Venezuela Backs Zim's UN Security Council Bid

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[The Herald] Venezuela has become the latest country to pledge its full support for Zimbabwe's bid for non-permanent membership of the United Nations Security Council during the 2027-2028 terms.

Zimbabwe: Strong Growth in Sugar, Horticulture Propel Agric Sector

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[The Herald] Tapiwanashe Mangwiro

Ebola outbreak: Eleven new cases confirmed in DR Congo

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The Democratic Republic of Congo is grappling with a new outbreak of Ebola, as health officials have confirmed eleven additional cases in the Bulape Health Zone of Kasai Province.

French navy seizes nearly 10 tonnes of cocaine off West African coast

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French authorities say the "remarkable seizure" was found on board a fishing boat following a tip-off.

Global shipping faces fragility as trade, political tensions rise - UN

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Global shipping, moving over 80 per cent of the world’s merchandise trade, is entering a period of fragile growth, rising costs and mounting uncertainty, according to The Review of Maritime Transport 2025

Trump demands UN inquiry over ‘triple sabotage’

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The UN has not commented on Trump’s claims, but officials say no evidence of sabotage has been found so far. The incident comes as Trump continues to use his platform at the General Assembly to spotlight U.S. grievances with international institutions

Algeria: Algeria - Lift Undue Restrictions On Associations

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[HRW] Beirut -- Draft Bill Would Maintain Constraints, Grant Government Excessive Authority

Africa: Kagame Urges Sports Bodies to End 'Outdate' Bias Against African Hosts

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[Capital FM] Kigali, Rwanda -- President Paul Kagame has urged the global sporting community to embrace fairness and inclusivity, criticizing what he described as outdated skepticism toward non-traditional hosts of major international competitions.

Guinea: Guinea Voters Back New Constitution Clearing Path for Junta Leader

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[RFI] Four years after the military seized power, voters in a Guinea referendum have resoundingly chosen to implement a new constitution, with 89 percent supporting the charter. This paves the way for elections in the West African country, but also permits General Mamady Doumbouya, its junta leader, to run for president.

South Africa: Soweto Youth Honour Their Heritage With Music

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[GroundUp] The Morris Isaacson Centre for Music teaches music to more than 340

South Africa: Court Battle Over the End of Postbank's Agreement With Sassa

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[GroundUp] Postbank argues that ending its contract could have "severe consequences" for millions of social grant beneficiaries

Tanzania: New Drive Targets Abuse of Women With HIV

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[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE International Community of Women Living with HIV Eastern Africa (ICWEA) has launched a regional campaign to confront and end violence against women and girls living with HIV.

Africa: Türkiye-Africa Trade Increases Sixfold in 20yrs

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[Daily News] Türkiye -- THE bilateral trade volume between Türkiye and African countries has risen more than six times over the past two decades, driven by strengthened economic ties and growing cooperation across key sectors.

Africa: Systemic Racism Against People of African Descent Rife in Justice Systems - UN Experts

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[allAfrica] Geneva -- Systemic racism against Africans and people of African descent in criminal justice systems around the world is pervasive and deeply entrenched, a group of UN experts said Wednesday.

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