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Africa: Gen Z Youth Driving Unstoppable Wave of Political Change Across Africa, Somali MP Says

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[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Oct 19 -- Somali legislator Abdirahman Abdishakur Warsame has issued a stern warning to governments across Africa attempting to stifle youth-led protests, saying such efforts will not halt the growing wave of demands for political change.

Africa: South Africa Uses G20 Presidency to Champion Global South and Debt Relief

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[SAnews.gov.za] Deputy President Paul Mashatile has pledged that South Africa's Presidency of the Group of 20 (G20) will drive a strong Global South agenda focused on debt relief, inclusive growth, and sustainable development.

Nigeria: Special Report - Ondo's Bold Palm Oil Push Hampered By Outdated Practices

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[Premium Times] Women are the leading players in the palm oil industry in Okitipupa. However, lack of access to capital constrains their trade.

Nigeria: Mathematics Remains Compulsory for O'Level Students, Says Govt

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[Daily Trust] The Federal Government has said Mathematics is a compulsory subject for all students sitting for O-Level examinations.

Kenya: Ruto Rallies for Stronger ODM but Not Outside Govt

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has vowed to protect the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) from leaders seeking to destroy it from within, promising to honor the late Raila Odinga's legacy by preserving the strength and integrity of his political party.

Kenya: Ruto Mourns Raila As a Personal Loss, Promises a Strong ODM in Govt

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has described the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga as a profound personal loss, saying the late opposition leader was not only a towering figure in Kenya's political history but also a man with whom he had forged a close bond in recent months.

Kenya: Ruto Reveals Raila's Final Weeks of Illness and the Decision to Evacuate Him

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has revealed that the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga endured a prolonged and difficult battle with a serious health condition in the weeks leading up to his death, detailing efforts by his family and the government to secure specialized treatment abroad.

Kenya: India Gave Raila Military Honours, Modi Personally Ordered Airlift - Mudavadi

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has paid glowing tribute to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, revealing that the Indian leader personally ordered the military airlift of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's body to Mumbai with full state honours.

Tanzania: CCM Women's Wing Urges People to Vote in Large Numbers On October 29

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[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE SECRETARY-GENERAL of the Chama Cha Mapinduzi Women Wing (UWT), Susan Kunambi, has urged Tanzanian citizens to come out to vote in large numbers on October 29, 2025, warning against campaigners who want to disrupt the peace and harmony of the country.

Kenya: We Will Respect and Support ODM According to Raila's Wishes - President Ruto

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has pledged to ensure the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) remains strong and active, saying a vibrant opposition is vital for Kenya's democratic and economic stability.

Kenya: Raila's 'Dying Wish' - ODM Must Remain United

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[Capital FM] BONDO, Siaya County, Oct 19 -- Kisumu Woman Representative Ruth Odinga has called for unity within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), saying it was her late brother Raila Odinga's dying wish that the party remain "united and strong."

Kenya: Safarilink Denies Claims of Fare Hikes On Nairobi-Kisumu Route

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Local carrier Safarilink has dismissed claims circulating on social media alleging that it had sharply increased airfares on the Nairobi-Kisumu route.

Kenya: Former President Uhuru Kenyatta Was a True Friend to My Raila - Ida Odinga

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Ida Odinga, the widow of the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, has described former President Uhuru Kenyatta as a true friend to her husband during his lifetime.

Kenya: I'm Ready to Come Back Home - Winnie Odinga During Raila Funeral

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Winnie Odinga has declared that she is ready to come back home as she delivered a heartfelt tribute to her late father, former prime minister Raila Odinga.

Zimbabwe: Ten Arrested Over Flopped 'One Million Man March' Against Mnangagwa, Elderly Among Accused

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[New Zimbabwe] Ten people, including senior citizens aged over 70, appeared in court Saturday accused of attempting to participate in an unsanctioned demonstration dubbed the "One Million Man March" against President Emmerson Mnangagwa.

Zimbabwe: Zanu-PF Orders Legal Steps to Extend Mnangagwa's Term Amid Deepening Party Rift

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[New Zimbabwe] The ruling Zanu PF party has restated its 2024 resolution to push for an extension of President Emmerson Mnangagwa's term in office from 2028 to 2030, directing government structures to begin the legal process to effect the change.

Zimbabwe: Opposition Says 'No' to Constitutional Amendment As Zanu-PF Resolves to Extend Mnangagwa's Term to 2030

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[New Zimbabwe] The country's alternative to the ruling establishment has reacted angrily over Zanu PF's resolution passed in Mutare to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa's tenure by two years to 2030.

Namibia: Namibia Declares Mpox Outbreak After First Confirmed Case

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[Namibian] The Ministry of Health and Social Services has declared an mpox outbreak in Namibia after confirming the country's first case in Swakopmund on Friday.

Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Survival, Prosperity Linked to Red Sea, Nile Basin

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[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The Institute of Foreign Affairs (IFA) has stressed that Ethiopia's survival and overall prosperity are profoundly intertwined with the Red Sea and the Nile Basin.

Kenya: Raila Odinga Laid to Rest With 17-Gun Salute and Air Force Fly-Past in State Burial

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga was on Saturday accorded a 17-gun salute and a Kenya Air Force fly-past during his state burial at Kang'o Ka Jaramogi in Bondo, Siaya County.

Zimbabwe: Prospect Targets Doubling Revenue - As Lithium Sulphate Plant Nears Completion

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[The Herald] Prospect Lithium Zimbabwe expects to more than double its revenue once the group's lithium sulphate plant, designed to process concentrates into higher-value lithium salts in the first quarter of 2026, comes into production.

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