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Somalia: Hirshabelle President Slams Armed Opposition, Warns Against 'Politics Through the Gun'

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[Radio Dalsan] Jowhar, Somalia -- The President of Hirshabelle State, Ali Gudlawe Hussein, has launched a sharp verbal attack on opposition figures within the regional administration, accusing them of clinging to outdated and destructive tactics to pursue political disputes.

Somalia: African Union Strongly Condemns Deadly Al-Shabaab Attack On Godka Jilaow Detention Facility in Mogadishu

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[Radio Dalsan] The African Union (AU) has issued a firm condemnation following the terrorist attack carried out by Al-Shabaab on October 4, 2025, targeting the Godka Jilaow detention facility in Mogadishu, Somalia's capital. The assault resulted in multiple casualties and serious injuries, underscoring the persistent threat of extremist violence in the Horn of Africa.

Egypt: Trump Urges Hamas Delegation in Cairo to 'Act Quickly' As Indirect Peace Talks With Israel Resume

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[Radio Dalsan] U.S. President Donald Trump has called on all parties involved in efforts to end the Gaza conflict to "move swiftly" toward peace, as mediators gather in Cairo, Egypt, today (Monday) for renewed indirect talks between Hamas and Israel.

400 people in Gaza have died of malnutrition since start of the year, WHO says

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The World Health Organisation says 400 people in Gaza have died from malnutrition so far this year. That figure includes 101 children, of whom 80 were under five years old.

Namibia: Katjinakatji Pupils Injured During 'Crawling' Punishment

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[Namibian] Six Grade 10 pupils at Katjinakatji Senior Secondary School in the Kavango West region were injured after a teacher reportedly punished them by forcing them to crawl on the ground for nearly 30 minutes.

Somalia: Somaliland's Electoral Commission Wins Global Transparency Award in Botswana

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[Horn Diplomat] Gaborone, Botswana -- Somaliland's National Electoral Commission (NEC) has received the Transparent Election Award in recognition of its credible and transparent management of the country's 2024 national elections.

Somalia: Somaliland Rescues Eleven Cheetah Cubs From Wildlife Traffickers

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[Horn Diplomat] Hargeisa (Horn Diplomat) -- The Somaliland government has rescued eleven cheetah cubs from wildlife traffickers in what conservationists are calling "one of the largest confiscations of the species to date," according to The Associated Press (AP).

Pix of the Day: October 06, 2025

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Pix of the Day: October 02, 2025

South Africa: Social Development Minister's Personal Relationship With Her Special Adviser Raises Concern

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[Daily Maverick] Minister Sisisi Tolashe is alleged to be in a romantic relationship with her special adviser, whom she appears to be shielding from disciplinary charges.

Kenya: Police Arrest Two Suspects With Elephant Tusks Worth Sh1.1 Mn in Maralal

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The National Police Service (NPS) officers, in collaboration with the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS), have arrested two suspects in Maralal Town, Samburu County, for possession of elephant tusks valued at approximately Sh1.1 million.

Zimbabwe: Not a Chinese Problem but Weak Governance - Ex-Minister Blames Corrupt Local Officials for Zimbabwe's Mining Related Environmental Destruction

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[New Zimbabwe] FORMER Energy minister Fortune Chasi has called on Zimbabweans to stop blaming Chinese for environmental degradation, arguing that local corruption and weak governance are at the heart of the country's mining-related ecological damage.

Nigeria: E1 powerboat championship makes African debut in Lagos

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The teams competing in the E1 series have celebrity backers, including Ivorian football star Didrier Drogba.

Kenya: Kenya's High Commission in Maputo Warns Citizens Against Overstaying in Mozambique

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Kenya High Commission in Maputo has issued a warning to Kenyan nationals travelling to Mozambique to strictly adhere to the permitted duration of stay under the existing visa exemption agreement between the two countries.

Zimbabwe: 'I Won't Let You Down' - Says Chamisa Amid Claims He Is Quitting Politics to Pursue PhD in the U.S.

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[New Zimbabwe] Former Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) president Nelson Chamisa has refuted claims circulating on social media that he has abandoned politics to pursue his education.

Sudan: WFP and Japan Partner to Provide School Meals for Children in Sudan

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[WFP] Port Sudan, Sudan -- The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes a contribution of JPY 400 million (approximately US$2.7 million) from the Government of Japan. This vital funding will enable WFP to provide school meals in Sudan, which help to increase school attendance and boost learning outcomes. "This generous contribution from the Government of Japan comes at a critical time when school are reopening in Sudan," said Laurent Bukera, WFP Sudan Country Director and Representative. "School meals will help vulnerable

Seven al-Shabab Militants dead after deadly prison attack in Mogadishu

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The government said it had successfully ended a six-hour siege by the militants at the Godka Jilacow prison complex.

Cameroon’s Issa Tchiroma draws massive crowd in Douala ahead of election

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The presidential candidate of the Cameroon National Salvation Front urged incumbent president Paul Biya to concede defeat on the evening of 12 October.

Haiti mourns victims killed by drone attack targeting gangs in Port-au-Prince

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Eight people killed in a drone attack in Haiti's capital Port-au-Prince last month were laid to rest on Saturday in a joint funeral. In all, nine people died and 17 others were injured in the attack targeting a suspected gang leader. Activists and victims’ relatives say police were responsible.

Somalia: Talks Between Somali Govt and Jubaland End in Deadlock

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[Shabelle] Kismayo, Somalia -- High-stakes talks between Somalia's Federal Government and the regional administration of Jubaland ended late Sunday without a breakthrough, as both sides remained firmly entrenched in their political positions.

Somalia: Somali Defense Minister Hails Military Gains Against Al-Shabaab After NISA Prison Attack

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[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- Somalia's Minister of Defence, Ahmed Moalim Fiqi, announced Sunday that national army forces have made significant territorial gains against Al-Shabaab militants in the southern Shabelle region, capturing several key areas in recent operations.

Somalia: Somalia's Deputy Prime Minister Meets Somali Community in Minnesota to Discuss National Progress

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[Shabelle] MINNEAPOLIS, United States, Oct 6 - Somalia's Deputy Prime Minister, Saalax Ahmed Jama, met with Somali religious leaders and business figures in Minnesota on Sunday to discuss the country's recent progress and government plans to strengthen security, boost the economy, and implement direct elections.

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