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Rwanda: Rwanda to Acquire Rwf1bn Road Pavement Evaluation Devices

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[New Times] Rwanda is set to receive a Multi-Function Vehicle (MFV) and a Falling Weight Deflectometer (FWD), key devices used in the evaluation of road pavement after construction.

Nigeria: Paystack Suspends Co-Founder Ezra Olubi Amid Sexual Misconduct, Other Allegations

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[Premium Times] Mr Olubi's travails began with social media allegations of sexual misconduct, which were intensified by the resurfacing of his past disturbing tweets.

Ramaphosa says Palestinians who arrived in South Africa will not be turned back

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Dozens of Palestinians who arrived in South Africa on a chartered flight will not be turned back, President Cyril Ramaphosa told reporters on Friday.

Nigeria: Inflation Worsening Diabetes Crisis in Nigeria - Study

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[Premium Times] The study compared the average household income with the annual cost of diabetes management, revealing that only people earning above N2.5 million per year can afford consistent treatment without falling into debt

Zimbabwe: Harare to Host High-Stakes Gold Investment Summit

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[263Chat] Zimbabwe will next week host the Zimbabwe Gold Investment Conference 2025 a high-level gathering designed to draw global investors, financiers and policymakers to unlock the country's largely untapped gold reserves.

Uganda: Young Innovators Bag Sh1.7 Billion From I-Upshift Program

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[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- The National I-UPSHIFT Youth Social Innovation Summit 2025 took place in Kampala, culminating in a major award ceremony where over sh1.7 billion in seed funding was awarded to outstanding youth-led ventures. The awards supported the most innovative social enterprises developed through the i-UPSHIFT program, empowering young people to create sustainable change in their communities.

Kenya: President Ruto Hands Over Keys to 176 New Homeowners in Machakos

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[Capital FM] Machakos -- President William Ruto has handed over keys to 176 new homeowners at the newly completed Machakos Boma Yangu Estate, marking another milestone in the government's Affordable Housing Programme.

Africa: AU Chair - Muslims Were Earliest Victims of Boko Haram Insurgents in Nigeria

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[Daily Trust] The Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, Mahmoud Youssouf, has said there is no evidence of targeted killings of Christians in northern Nigeria, insisting that the security situation in the region cannot be characterised as genocide.

South Africa: UCT, Partners Urge United Action to Break Cycles of Violence

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[UCT] The launch of the South African Child Gauge 2025, hailed as "a vital compass for public policy and social justice", brought together researchers, policy makers, funders and activists in a united call to end violence against women and children.

Nigeria: Again, Court Orders PDP Not to Hold Convention

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[Daily Trust] A Federal High Court in Abuja has again ordered the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) not to hold its proposed national convention.

South Sudan: Bishops of Sudan and South Sudan - 'Building Peace, Healing Wounds and Strengthening Unity'

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[Agenzia Fides] Malakal -- "Having prayed, reflected, and shared on the pastoral situation of our two countries, we find ourselves deeply disturbed by the ongoing devastating conflicts and the dishonoured peace agreements in both nations, especially with the worsening situation in 2025," stated the Catholic Bishops' Conference of Sudan and South Sudan (SSSCBC), which convened in Malakal from November 7 to 14, 2025, for its 51st Plenary Assembly to discuss current conflict and peace developments in the two countries under the theme

Kenya: Bishops Concerned Over Amendments to Cybercrime Law - 'Freedom of Expression At Risk'

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[Agenzia Fides] Nairobi -- "The fears expressed by Kenyans regarding these new laws must not be ignored. They deserve to be heard, and corrective action must be taken where necessary," the bishops of Kenya said in a statement on the recent amendments to two laws passed by Parliament in Nairobi. These are the "Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendments) Act" 2025, an amendment to the 2018 Cybersecurity Act, which was passed by Parliament this year and endorsed by President William Ruto on October 15, and the "Land Amendment Act No.

West Africa: Mali Faces Record Number of Kidnappings of Foreigners By Jihadist Group

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[RFI] The number of foreigners kidnapped by jihadists in Mali has reached a record high, with at least 22 taken hostage by the al-Qaeda affiliate group JNIM in the last six months, as part of its strategy to undermine the ruling junta.

UN orders probe into alleged atrocities in Sudanese city of Al-Fashir

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Its resolution also called on the investigative team to "identify, where possible" suspected perpetrators in a bid to ensure they are "held accountable".

Ivory Coast experiences increased refugee influx from Mali conflict

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Ivory Coast is deploying additional security forces to its northern border following a surge in refugee arrivals linked to escalating attacks by armed groups in neighboring Mali, raising concerns about the southward spread of regional instability.

Mass killings probe in Sudan will hold culprits to account, vows UN

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"There has been too much pretence and performance, and too little action," says UN human rights chief Volker Türk.

Kelp forest off Cape Town provides inspiration for local chef

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Kelp is essential to oceans, providing a habitat for numerous marine life and keeping the ocean clean by trapping carbon. It's also long been a part of Asian cuisine, but now a chef in Cape Town is turning seaweed into a gastronomic experience.

Pix of the Day: November 14, 2025

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Pix of the Day: November 14, 2025

After initial denial, South Africa accepts 130 Palestinian entries

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South African authorities initially barred then later granted entry to 130 Palestinian who arrived at O.R.T. International Airport this week, following humanitarian intervention and high-level government consultations after immigration officials identified irregularities in their documentation.

South Africa: Government's New Plan Sends Rand to Strongest Level in Three Years

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[Scrolla] The government cut the inflation target from four point five percent to three percent, making investors believe South Africa will control spending and keep rates high. Foreign investors put R175-billion into South African bonds this year, more than double last year.

South Africa: Gift of the Givers Steps in to Save Palestinian Travellers

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[Scrolla] Gift of the Givers helped 153 Palestinians at OR Tambo after border officials flagged missing stamps, no return plans and no place to stay in South Africa. Border Management Authority commissioner Michael Masiapato said the group later entered on 90 day visas, with 130 staying and 23 travelling to other countries.