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Kenya: Chaotic Scenes in Parliament As Raila Supporters Attempt to Force Their Way in

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Chaos broke out outside Parliament Buildings in Nairobi on Thursday as mourners tried to force their way into the compound as they waited for the arrival of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's body.

Kenya: Govt Aborts Parliament Viewing of Raila's Body Amid Chaos

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The government has ditched the planned public viewing of the late former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga's body at Parliament Buildings following concerns over an imminent security breach.

Convicted ex-president Kabila rallies opposition to 'save' DR Congo from crisis

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Joseph Kabila appears in Kenya with other opposition leaders two weeks after being sentenced to death.

Former DR Congo president Kabila seen in Kenya weeks after being sentenced to death

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The former president of the Democratic Republic of Congo was seen in public on Wednesday, for the first time since he was sentenced to death in absentia on charges of treason and war crimes for collaborating with rebels.

Flights halted at Kenyan airport as thousands turn out to receive Odinga's body

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A sudden influx of mourners prompted authorities to relocate the public viewing ceremony.

OpenAI to allow adult content on ChatGPT for verified users

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The update, expected in December, will introduce a stricter age-verification system to confirm users are over 18 before they can access adult materials.

Raila Odinga's body arrives in Kenya for State funeral services

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The remains of Raila Odinga, the former Prime Minister of Kenya, have arrived in Nairobi from India. The aircraft transporting his body landed at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) at approximately 9:30 a.m.

Africa: All of Africa Today - October 16, 2025

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South Africa: North West University Pride Wall Vandalism Sparks Fears of Anti-LGBTQ Hostility

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[Health-e] A wall depicting the "rainbow" flag representing lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) pride at the North West University (NWU) Mahikeng campus was vandalised at the weekend.

Clashes break out in southern Tunisia as protest over pollution turns violent

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Clashes broke out in the southern Tunisian city of Gabes on Wednesday during a rally by protesters denouncing decades of pollution and environmental neglect.

Kenya: RAO001, KQ Flight Ferrying Raila Odinga's Body, Touches Down At JKIA

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Kenya Airways flight RAO001, carrying the body of former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga, has landed at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA).

From Argentina to Nigeria: G-24 handover signals new era for developing nations

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Nigeria has taken over the chairmanship of the Intergovernmental Group of Twenty-Four (G-24) from Argentina, with its tenure set to begin on November 1,

Madagascar military leader to take power as AU suspends island nation

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Madagascar has been suspended by the African Union following a military coup that ousted President Andry Rajoelina. The nation's political crisis

Congo’s former president leads opposition push from Nairobi

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Former DR Congo President Joseph Kabila has emerged from self-imposed exile to rally opposition leaders in Nairobi, Kenya, in an effort to “save”

Centralized gold trading boosts Ghana’s economic recovery, says bank chief

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Ghana's central bank has successfully rebuilt its foreign exchange reserves after a severe 2022 crisis, according to Governor Johnson Asiama. He

Morocco defeats France to reach first-ever U-20 World Cup final

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Morocco’s Under-20 team, the Atlas Cubs, has made history by reaching their first-ever FIFA U-20 World Cup final after a dramatic penalty-shootout

Mchunu’s fall from grace deepens ANC’s leadership crisis

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A major political scandal is unfolding in South Africa, threatening the future of a key leader and further destabilizing the ruling African National

Mnangagwa’s power bid sparks turmoil in Zimbabwe’s ruling party

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A fierce power struggle is intensifying within Zimbabwe's ruling Zanu-PF party, centered on a controversial plan to postpone the 2028 presidential

US business lobby urges bigger stake in Africa’s critical minerals

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A powerful Washington business lobby is urging US policymakers to take a more direct financial role in African mining to secure critical mineral

Kenya: Kenya Awaits Arrival of Raila's Body From India

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The body of the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga is en route to Kenya from India, where he passed away while receiving treatment.

Kenya: Friday Declared Public Holiday to Honor Raila Odinga

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The government has declared Friday, October 17, 2025, a public holiday in honor of the late former Prime Minister Raila Amollo Odinga.

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