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South Africa: Taxi Strike Leaves Thousands of Eastern Cape Pupils Stranded

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[Scrolla] Taxi operators in the Eastern Cape stopped transporting learners, saying the Department of Transport has not paid them their fees. The national taxi council says the strike will continue until Premier Oscar Mabuyane meets operators to fix unpaid contracts and delayed payments.

Namibia: Nandi-Ndaitwah Meets With Opposition for Inclusive National Talks

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[Namibian] President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah met with National Democratic Party (NDP) leader Martin Lukato and other opposition figures on Monday to promote inclusive dialogue and national cooperation.

Malawi: Freeze or Fumble? Govt's Parastatal Hiring Ban Tests Balance Between Discipline and Disruption

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[Nyasa Times] In a move that has sent shockwaves across Malawi's public sector, the new administration has ordered an immediate suspension of all recruitments and major procurements in parastatal organisations and State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) -- a decision analysts say could either restore fiscal sanity or paralyse essential services.

Malawi: Mutharika Sets Up His Parliamentary Command - Sameer for Speaker, Wiskes As Chief Whip

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[Nyasa Times] President Arthur Peter Mutharika has begun assembling his parliamentary leadership team, signalling a firm grip on legislative control as the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) moves to consolidate power in the National Assembly ahead of the crucial Speaker elections set for October 29, 2025.

South Africa: 'This Thing Was Sponsored' - - Violent Protests At Fort Hare Were Politically Orchestrated, Says Vice-Chancellor

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[Daily Maverick] The University of Fort Hare's vice-chancellor, Professor Sakhela Buhlungu, believes last week's violent protests at the university were linked to the imminent release of a Special Investigating Unit (SIU) report naming 33 high-ranking politicians implicated in academic fraud.

Tunisia: A new exhibition highlights Italian influence on Tunisian architecture

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The touring exhbition opened in Ahmed Bey Palace in La Marsa last week, before moving to Tunis.

Lesotho: GVG Speaks Out On Controversial 'Spy' Tender

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[Lesotho Times] . . . insists system cannot be used to spy on citizens' private calls

Lesotho: Financial Constraints Hamper Parly Operations

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[Lesotho Times] ...hinder localisation of SADC model laws

Lesotho: LNDC's Internal Auditor Unqualified - - PAC

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[Lesotho Times] . . . says she was rewarded for "cleaning up" adverse audit report

US and Egyptian Presidents to chair a 'Summit for Peace'

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U.S. President Donald Trump and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi chaired a high-stakes “Summit for Peace” this week, bringing together world leaders to support efforts to end the two-year-long war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.

Mali slaps visa bond on US travelers in retaliation

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The Foreign Ministry in Bamako announced the decision on Sunday, calling it a reciprocal response to US rules set to take effect on October 23 that will require Malian business and tourist visa applicants to post bonds of $5,000 to $10,000.

Thousands gather at Fatima Shrine for final pilgrimage of the year

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Thousands of pilgrims gathered at Portugal’s Fatima Shrine over the weekend to take part in the candlelight and farewell processions marking the traditional October pilgrimage.

Madagascar: France Evacuates Madagascar President Amid Protests and Army Revolt

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[RFI] Madagascar's president Andry Rajoelina has been evacuated from the country by a French military plane as protests and a military mutiny threaten to topple his government, RFI has confirmed.

Kenya: Carrefour Deal Boosts Food Bank Kenya's Outreach to Informal Schools

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Food Bank Kenya has partnered with Carrefour Kenya to scale up its food recovery and redistribution efforts, aiming to reach more vulnerable communities across the country while cutting food waste.

Kenya: Man 'Sent By Satan' Spears Ruto Guard to Death Outside State House

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- A General Service Unit (GSU) officer guarding State House, Nairobi, was on Monday killed in a shocking spear attack outside Gate D, prompting a brief security lockdown as President William Ruto was inside the compound.

Heavy rain causes major flood damage in Morocco's Nador province

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Heavy rain has caused major flood damage in Morocco's Nador province. The northeastern coastal city saw 66 millimeters of rain in just 24 hours, leaving streets homes and vehicles underwater.

Ethiopia: One woman's mission to protect Addis Ababa's abandoned dogs

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Feven Melese has created a shelter to rescue Ethiopia's abandoned dogs. She also hopes to change people's perception of dogs.

Cameroon awaits presidential election result

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Paul Biya, who at 92 is the world's oldest head of state, is being challenged by nine candidates.

Zimbabwe: Chiwenga's Explosive Politburo Dossier Leaked, Warns Mnangagwa That Current Conditions Led to November 2017 Coup

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[New Zimbabwe] THE explosive dossier presented by Vice President Constantino Chiwenga to Zanu PF's powerful Politburo on September 17 this year has been leaked.

Zimbabwe: Holy Ten Issues Public Apology Amid Image Rebuild

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[263Chat] Hip-hop artist Holy Ten, born Mukudzei Chitsama has publicly apologised to President Emmerson Mnangagwa, the Government of Zimbabwe and his fans saying he is on a journey of reflection and personal transformation following past controversies.

Zimbabwe: 42 Dead in Limpopo Bus Tragedy As Zimbabweans and Malawians Among Victims

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[263Chat] At least 42 people have died after a bus carrying Zimbabwean and Malawian nationals plunged off the N1 highway near Makhado (formerly Louis Trichardt) in South Africa's Limpopo Province on Sunday afternoon.

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