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Global aviation giants bet on Nigeria’s aviation boom

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Nigeria is aggressively positioning itself to become Africa's premier aviation hub, leading to significant interest from global industry leaders. The

How redirecting capital can fuel Africa’s transformation

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A new report by the United Bank for Africa has revealed a critical paradox stifling Africa's economic potential: while the continent holds a massive $4

Dozens of M23 rebels surrender in eastern DRC

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Authorities have reported that 38 fighters from the M23 rebel group have surrendered to the Congolese army in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

Kenya: Kenya Enacts Law Imposing Sh20mn Fine for Cybercrimes

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Individuals found guilty of cyber harassment or other online offences in Kenya now face fines of up to Sh20 million or a jail term of up to ten years under a new law signed by President William Ruto.

Football academy empowers South Sudan’s youth

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In Juba’s Sherikat suburb, the Young Dream Football Academy is transforming the lives of South Sudanese youth once trapped in gang violence.

Africa: Education Leaders To Convene in Accra to Shape Africa's Learning Future

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[Adea] Accra, Ghana -- Regional, continental, and global education leaders, partners, and innovators gather in Accra to articulate a fresh direction for education and skills development in Africa

South Africa: Over 900,000 Matrics Set to Sit for 2025 Exams - South African News Briefs - October 21, 2025

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Gendarme shot and killed as tensions mount ahead of Ivory Coast presidential election

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As tension continues to mount in Ivory Coast ahead of Saturday’s presidential election, a gendarme has been shot and killed while on patrol in the south of the country.

Liberia: Health Ministry Warns of Rising Flu Cases Across Liberia

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[Liberian Investigator] MONROVIA -- The Ministry of Health has issued a nationwide advisory warning of a surge in seasonal flu cases, with Montserrado County recording the highest number of infections.

Zimbabwe: DNC Bus Accident - Death Toll Rises to 44 As Zimbabwe and Malawi Cover Repatriation, Medical Costs

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[New Zimbabwe] The governments of Zimbabwe and Malawi have pledged to cover all repatriation and medical expenses for victims of the DNC Coaches bus accident that claimed 44 lives along South Africa's N1 highway near Louis Trichardt, Limpopo.

Nigeria: Nnamdi Kanu - Groups Flay Crackdown On Protesters in Lagos, Abuja, Others

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[Leadership] Civil society organisations in the country have condemned the crackdown and arrest of a few protesters calling for the release of Nnamdi Kanu.

Zimbabwe: It Would Take a Miracle for Chiwenga to Stage a Comeback - Analyst Says

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[New Zimbabwe] A faction backing Vice President Constantino Chiwenga to succeed President Emmerson Mnangagwa when his constitutional term ends in 2028 has emerged from the just-ended Zanu PF National People's Conference nursing deep political wounds.

Rwanda: 'Everyone Forever' - the Clean Water Project Keeping Girls in School, Boosting Health

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[New Times] When clean water began flowing into the taps of Ecole Primaire Cyeru in Kicukiro District, Masaka Sector, everything changed.

Rwanda: Pension, Maternity Leave, Medical Insurance Laws Set for Review

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[New Times] Laws governing pensions, maternity leave benefits, and medical insurance are set for review by the end of 2026. The aim is to expand coverage to informal workers and address enrolment challenges faced by small or unregistered employers, according to the Minister of Public Service and Labour, Christine Nkulikiyinka.

Nigeria: Govt Reaffirms Commitment to Railway Workers' Housing Needs

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[This Day] Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, has played host to the leadership of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) workers union on a visit to his office in Abuja.

Nigeria: Lawmakers Laud Innercity Mission, Back Calls for Tax Relief On Anti-Poverty, Education Initiatives

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[This Day] The Federal Government has been urged to introduce tax rebates for individuals and organisations investing in education, healthcare, food security, and poverty eradication initiatives across the country.

Nigeria: NNPC Rakes in Over N800bn From 30% Management Fee, Frontier Fund in Nine Months

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[This Day] Abuja -- The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has reported a combined N801.3 billion from Management Fees and Frontier Exploration Funds within the first nine months of 2025, representing 56.5 per cent of the N1.42 trillion budgeted for both streams this year.

South Sudan: Comprehensive Treatment for Serious Mental Health Conditions in South Sudan

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[MSF] "I knew I was unwell, but not a criminal," says Samat Nyuk, a patient recovering from a mental health condition in Malakal, South Sudan. "I needed support, not punishment. What hurt the most was that my own family chose prison for me instead of treatment."

Mozambique: Mondlane Denies Calling Street Demonstrations

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[AIM] Maputo -- Mozambique's former presidential candidate, Venancio Mondlane, has denied calling for street demonstrations on Monday.

Africa: Lives Transformed - Stories From 80 Years of UN Work Across the World

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[UN News] Millions of people worldwide have been positively impacted by the work of the United Nations and some of their stories are being highlighted at an exhibition at the global organization's New York headquarters.

Nigeria: Nigeria Needs 200,000km of Durable New Roads but It's Expensive - We Tested Plastic to Make Them Stronger and Cheaper

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[The Conversation Africa] Nigeria doesn't have enough roads, and it's making life harder for people, especially in rural areas. The Nigerian government's latest estimate is that the country needs another 200,000 kilometres of roads and this will cost a whopping N18 trillion (US$12.2 billion).

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