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[WFP] Funding cuts are forcing WFP to sharply shrink assistance to hundreds of thousands asylum seekers

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[Premium Times] It is the first major legal decision Mr Kanu has taken in the terrorism trial since taking over his own defence after suddenly sacking his lawyers last Thursday.

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[Nile Post] A youthful wave is sweeping through Uganda's political scene as Generation Z launches "Unstoppable UG," a bold and tech-driven campaign to rally support for President Museveni's re-election in the 2026 general elections. The initiative blends entertainment, storytelling, and civic engagement to showcase Uganda's progress under Museveni's leadership.

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[Health-e] South Africa's Health Product Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) has approved the use of the twice-yearly HIV prevention drug, lenacapavir. In a statement released on 27 October, the regulatory body said the drug is recommended for adults and adolescents who weigh at least 35 kg, are HIV negative, and are at risk of getting HIV.

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[Health-e] Maphuti Masalesa (78) from Tshikwarani, a village in Limpopo's Makhado municipality, has been without electricity for almost three years after his connection cable was stolen. He claims Eskom demanded a R6000 reconnection fee, which he cannot afford.

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[Premium Times] They also emphasised that intersex variations are natural biological differences, not abnormalities.

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[263Chat] The government of Zimbabwe is intensifying efforts to rejuvenate its ailing textile industry with the introduction of the "Cotton to Clothing" strategy. This ambitious plan is aimed at revitalising the cotton industry, creating jobs, and driving economic growth through value-added processing of local cotton.

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[263Chat] Presidential Investment Advisor Dr Paul Tungwarara has emerged as a key figure in facilitating the return of Nigerian billionaire Mr Aliko Dangote to Zimbabwe, as the country moves closer to sealing a potential US$1 billion investment deal spanning cement manufacturing, coal mining, and power generation.

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[ISS] Testimony at police inquiries raises questions about the value of special units and task teams for investigating crime in South Africa.

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[Afrobarometer] But a majority of citizens endorsed the media's watchdog role over government.

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With Biya now entering another term in office, analysts say Cameroon’s political trajectory remains in the balance — facing demands for change and questions over future stability.

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[Namibian] Former Madagascan president Andry Rajoelina, who was ousted in a coup last week, has been stripped of his citizenship by the new regime.

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Cameroon: Paul Biya declared winner of presidential election

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Hamas has expanded its search for bodies of hostages in the Gaza Strip, the Palestinian group said Sunday, a day after Egypt deployed a team of experts and heavy equipment to help retrieve them.

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The two countries required each other's citizens to post up to 10,000 dollars in bonds if they are applying for a tourist or business visa. The US has now removed Mali from the list of countries required to post visa bonds to obtain a US visa.

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A significant moment for the Afghan women following their debut at the FIFA Unites tournament, currently taking place in Morocco.

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[Daily Trust] A renowned Islamic scholar, Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi, has expressed gratitude to the President of Algeria, Mr Abdelmadjid Tebboune, for granting scholarships to 140 students from Nigeria who will study in Algerian universities for free.

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Over the coming week, riders will tackle forests, deserts, and mountain passes — a journey celebrating endurance, innovation, and the spirit of adventure in South Africa’s most dramatic landscapes.

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[Daily Trust] A former governor of Jigawa State, Alhaji Sule Lamido, has declared his intention to join the race for the national chairmanship of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

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[Daily Trust] Professor Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami has called on Islamic financial institutions to play the lead in driving the global digital economy growth, stressing that the ethical principles of Islamic banking are perfectly aligned with the rapidly evolving financial world.

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[Daily Trust] Detained self-acclaimed leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has shelved his earlier plan to call witnesses in his defence in his ongoing trial for alleged terrorism offences.