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South Africa: Free State Clinic Short-Staffed and Overcrowded for 10 Years

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[GroundUp] Premier promised to upgrade the clinic years ago

Nigeria: Baba-Ahmed Urges Tinubu to Address Nigerians On Trump's Military Threat

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[Vanguard] A former Presidential Adviser, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has called on President Bola Tinubu to personally address Nigerians over the recent threat of possible military action issued by United States President, Donald Trump.

Nigeria: Bill Seeking Visa Ban On Miyetti Allah Enters U.S. Congress

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[Daily Trust] A new bill before the United States Congress has proposed visa restrictions and asset freezes on members of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) and Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore.

Nigeria: Pre-Election Tussles Account for 75% of Litigations - INEC

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[Vanguard] The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says 75 per cent of pre-election litigations the commission was joined in were due to lack of internal democracy and leadership tussles among political parties.

Nigeria: Govt Unveils Digital Dashboards to Monitor Ministries' Performance - SGF

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[Daily Trust] The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, says the federal government has launched digital dashboards to monitor the real-time performance of ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs), as part of efforts to enhance policy implementation and service delivery.

South Africa: Vodacom Pays Up to End 'Please Call Me' War

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[Scrolla] Vodacom confirmed its board approved a private settlement with Nkosana Makate on 4 November, ending their long-running "Please Call Me" court battle. The mobile company withdrew its appeals and dropped a High Court judgment, but has not revealed how much it will pay Makate.

COP30: Protesters call for more urgent action to combat climate crisis

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Activists from several environmental organisations called on world leaders to 'wake up' to the urgency of the situation.

Beaver supermoon rises over Senegal's capital Dakar

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A so-called supermoon happens when a full moon is closer to Earth in its orbit. That makes the moon look up to 14% bigger and 30% brighter than the faintest moon of the year, according to NASA

Trump says he’ll skip G20 summit, calls for South Africa’s removal

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“South Africa shouldn’t even be in the G’s anymore, because what’s happened there is bad.”

US government shutdown causes major flight delays and cancellation

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The ongoing US government shutdown, the longest in history, has disrupted air travel nationwide, leaving thousands of staff unpaid and millions of passengers facing delays.

Being Premier League's only black manager 'a privilege' - Sao Tome-born Nuno

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The West Ham boss says he is "honoured" to act as a role model and believes there are "a lot" of talented black coaches who can follow in his footsteps.

South Africa probes claims of citizens trapped as mercenaries in Ukraine war

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South Africa says 17 of its citizens who joined mercenary groups in the Russia-Ukraine war have appealed for help from the Donbas region, where fighting continues.

Ugandans celebrate Zohran Mamdani’s historic New York Mayoral victory

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For many Ugandans, Mamdani’s milestone is more than a political win—it is a moment of pride, representation, and inspiration, demonstrating how Ugandan talent continues to shape the global stage.

Pirates fire grenades and board vessel off Somali coast

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The attack comes amid a resurgence of piracy in the region in recent days.

Israel says Hamas returned body of dead Tanzanian hostage

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Joshua Mollel, a 21-year-old agriculture student, was killed at Kibbutz Nir Oz during the Hamas-led 7 October 2023 attack on Israel.

African Union monitors say Tanzanian poll did not meet international standards

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In a statement on Wednesday, it noted irregularities and the internet shutdown during the election as some of the issues.

Sudan: Sudan War and Political Uncertainty Block Progress On Abyei Peace Talks

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[UN News] The UN is ready to support Sudan and South Sudan in resuming talks on the disputed Abyei border region, the Security Council heard on Wednesday.

Tanzania: Peace Restored, Daily Life Resumes Nationwide

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[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- Tanzanians have welcomed the lifting of the 6pm curfew, expressing relief as daily life and business activities resumed nationwide.

Tanzania: Ndayishimiye Rallies Tanzanians to Safeguard Peace

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[Daily News] Dodoma -- PRESIDENT of Burundi, Mr Évariste Ndayishimiye has underlined the importance of all Tanzanians continuing to protect peace, following the last week's General Election, stressing that peace has no price but requires collective effort to sustain.

South Africa: AKA Murder Suspects Set to Return to South Africa This Month

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[Scrolla] Siyabonga and Malusi Ndimande, accused of murdering AKA and Tebello Motsoane, will arrive in South Africa from Eswatini on 11 November. The Department of Justice says all logistics are in place and the brothers will face charges including murder and conspiracy to commit murder.

Nigeria: 'Keep Your Underwear, Smelly Boxers Inside Your House' - Charly Boy to Ned Nwoko, Regina Daniels

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[Premium Times] "I pity Ned Nwoko because he's an elder and should know how to handle things well. You have married a young girl..."

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