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Uganda: Dr.Kizza Besigye Marks One Year in Detention Amid Legal Deadlock

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[Nile Post] As of Sunday, October, 16, 2025, opposition leader Kizza Besigye and his political aide Haji Obeid Lutale have spent a full year in detention following their abduction in Nairobi on November, 16, 2024 and subsequent transfer to Kampala, where they were arraigned before the General Court Martial.

A Big Question Looms Over COP30: If We Cannot Stop A Warming Climate, Can We At Least Adapt?

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Brazil has called on nations to prioritize honouring previous pledges ahead of COP30.

Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo and M23 Rebels Sign Framework for Peace in Qatar

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[Nile Post] M23 rebels and the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo have signed a framework for peace in the east of the country.

Congo-Kinshasa: M23 Rejects Kinshasa's 'Posturing' to Reopen Goma Airport

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[Nile Post] The M23 rebel movement has rejected a decision by President Félix Tshisekedi's government to prepare for the reopening of Goma International Airport, describing Kinshasa's move as "illusory" and devoid of legitimacy.

At least 32 dead in Congo mine bridge collapse

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A bridge at a copper and cobalt mine in southeastern Congo collapsed due to overcrowding, killing at least 32 people, a regional government official said Sunday.

Africa: 'How Dr Alim Abubakre's BCA Board Role Will Strengthen UK-Africa Business and Governance'

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[Daily Trust] The Business Council for Africa (BCA) has appointed Dr Alim Abubakre to its Board, marking a strategic step toward deepening UK-Africa business collaboration and strengthening governance across the continent.

Ethiopia: Ethiopia Leads Regional Road Safety Transformation Efforts - Minister Alemu Sime

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[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia is taking a leading role in advancing road safety across the region while strengthening its own national system through government, community, and partner collaboration, Minister of Transport and Logistics Alemu Sime said.

Finding Your Home Away From Home: Expert Guidance For Students Seeking Accommodation In South Africa

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As the 2026 academic year approaches, students and parents across South Africa are beginning their search for suitable accommodation. With over 500,000

Bizmoun Cave reveals new clues about early human life in Morocco

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Archaeologists are delving deep into Bizmoun Cave, uncovering new clues about early human life in Morocco. The National Institute of Archaeology and Heritage, part of the Ministry of Youth, Culture, and Communication, has launched a fresh wave of research at this remarkable site.

Caribbean delegation seeks justice for slavery in Britain

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A CARICOM Reparations Commission delegation is visiting the United Kingdom from November 17 to 20, 2025, to meet with British officials and lawmakers to discuss reparations for slavery and colonialism.

Kenya: New AI Tool Unveiled to Cut Construction Costs, Boost Project Transparency

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya's construction sector has received a major digital upgrade following the launch of SmartBuild AI, the country's first artificial intelligence-powered platform designed to help developers and homeowners accurately estimate building costs and materials.

Kenya: Shakira Wafula Quits From Maraga's Presidential Campaign Team

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Social activist Shakira Wafula has resigned as Secretary of David Maraga's Presidential Campaign Political Committee.

Zimbabwe: Journalist-Cum Scholar Garikai Chaunza Appointed Co-Chair of Continental Academic Seminar Series in South Africa

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[New Zimbabwe] Rhodes University postdoctoral fellow and Zimbabwean journalist and media activist, Dr. Garikai Chaunza, has been appointed Co-Chair of the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the African University Seminar Series - South Africa (AUSS-SA), a flagship programme of the Social Science Research Council's APDD initiative.

Ghana: TI-Ghana Intensifies Anti-Corruption Efforts

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[Ghanaian Times] Transparency International-Ghana (TI-Ghana) has intensified its anti-corruption campaign by building the capacities of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and media practitioners in Wa of the Upper West Region.

Côte d’Ivoire: a growing economy despite inequalities [Business Africa]

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As President Alassane Ouattara prepares to begin a fourth term, what is the outlook on Ivory Coast's economic situation?

South Africa: What One Mom Learned When A Teacher Ripped Out Her Son's Hearing Aid

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[Bhekisisa] A teacher yanked her son's hearing aid out of his ear, mistaking it for an earbud. It was a harsh lesson for one mom who learned first hand what happens when schools fail our kids with disabilities.

Africa: African Bloc Warns COP30 Adaptation Targets Risk Becoming 'A Burden' Without Funding

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[263Chat] The Africa Group of Negotiators has issued a firm warning at COP30 insisting that any agreement on the Global Goal on Adaptation (GGA) must include ambitious, equitable and practical indicators and must be backed by guaranteed finance.

Zimbabwe: Young Innovators Lead Fight Against Drug and Alcohol Abuse

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[263Chat] Young Zimbabweans are taking centre stage in the campaign against drug and alcohol abuse showcasing a wave of fresh ideas at the 2025 Smart Drinking and Moderation Innovation Challenge held in Harare.

Somalia: Somalia Warns Against Rising Illegal Mineral Exploration By Local and Foreign Actors

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[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- Somalia's Ministry of Petroleum and Minerals has warned against what it described as increasing acts of illegal mineral exploration involving both local and foreign individuals and companies.

Somalia: Somalia Probes 'Unauthorised Breach' of Traveller Data

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[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- Somalia's Immigration and Citizenship Directorate (HSJ) has confirmed that data belonging to some travellers who used the recently introduced E-TAS system was compromised in a cyberattack.

Bloomwit Partners With TEDxAjegunle To Offer Scholarships For Africa’s Emerging Communicators

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Bloomwit, Africa’s best business communications academy, has partnered with TEDxAjegunle to award scholarships to African youths, supporting the development