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War crimes alert as food runs out in besieged Sudan city

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Evidence of the intentional targeting of civilians in el-Fasher amounts to war crimes, researchers say.

Kenyans mourn the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga

Africanews  

In Nairobi, Kenyans took to the streets to pay tribute to the former prime minister, affectionately known as Baba.

UN warns: Global CO2 levels hit record high, fueling extreme weather

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The World Meteorological Organisation said in its latest bulletin on greenhouse gases, an annual study released ahead of the U.N.’s annual climate conference, that C02 growth rates have now tripled since the 1960s, and reached levels not seen in at least 800,000 years.

Namibia: Descendants, Chiefs Demand Clarity On Genocide Reparations Progress

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[New Era] Traditional heads of the 1904/08 genocide affected communities recently convened in the capital to update the nation on the progress of the ongoing negotiations on reparations with the Namibian and German governments.

Congo-Kinshasa: In Ituri, Monusco Supports Open Discussions On Mental Health

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[Monusco] A campaign to break taboos

Kenya: Nairobi Hospital, Insurance CEOs Announce Full Reinstatement of Coverage

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Nairobi Hospital and its insurance partners have jointly announced the full reinstatement of insurance coverage, following a stakeholder engagement and the renewal of agreements that reaffirm their shared commitment to providing continuous access to quality healthcare for patients.

Africa: 'Kenya's Foremost Statesman, Great Son of Africa' - Ruto Mourns Raila

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has eulogised former Prime Minister Raila Odinga as "Kenya's foremost statesman and one of Africa's greatest sons".

Kenya: 'Ruto Must Go!' - Grief Turns to Anger As Mourners Chant 'No Raila, No Peace' At Karen Home

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The grief that enveloped Raila Odinga's Karen residence on Wednesday morphed into raw anger and defiance as a section of mourners broke into chants of "Ruto must go!" and "No Raila, no peace!" -- slogans that echoed through the somber compound like thunderclaps of political grief.

Eritrea: Sixty Years of Estrangement - Breaking Cycle of Ethiopia-Eritrea Perennial Conflict

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[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- If one takes a snapshot of the Horn of Africa at any given point in the last 60 years, with the exception of a few years of peaceful coexistence, Ethiopia and Eritrea are likely to be found locked in conflict with one another. For the first thirty years, the war was for Eritrean independence. First the imperial government and then the military administration that replaced the emperor both tried to suppress the Eritrean independence movement. After Eritrea gained its independence in 1993, there was a brief

Ethiopia: Tigray Forces' Protest Enters Third Day

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[Addis Standard] Mekelle, Tigray -- Protests by members of the Tigray forces demanding improved pay and benefits have entered a third consecutive day, as key roads across the region remain blocked despite efforts by the regional leadership to calm tensions.

Ethiopia: East Borana Residents Report Two Month Closure of Nagelle Borana-Moyale Road Amid Conflicting Official Claims and Stalled Peace Efforts

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[Addis Standard] Adama -- Residents of the East Borana Zone in Oromia say the main road linking Nagelle Borana to Moyale has been closed for more than two months due to renewed border insecurity between the Oromia and Somali regions. Local authorities have offered conflicting accounts regarding the road's status.

Tributes pour in from across the world for the Kenya's late Raila Odinga

Africanews  

The former prime minister was one of Kenya’s most influential and enduring political figures despite failing five times to win the presidency.

South Africa: Ramaphosa - Gaza Peace Deal Not to Change ICJ Case

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[Independent (Kampala)] Cape Town, South Africa -- South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Tuesday that while the recent peace agreement concerning Gaza is welcome, it will not affect the country's case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ).

South Africa: Pepfar Cuts Leave Clinics Short of Staff

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[GroundUp] Survey finds longer waiting times for ARVs

South Africa: Unemployed Young People Protest in Nigel, Demanding Jobs

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[GroundUp] "We also want to work"

Congo-Kinshasa: Congo and M23 Rebels Agree to Form Ceasefire Monitoring Body

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[RFI] The Democratic Republic of Congo and the Rwanda-backed rebel group M23 have agreed to create a joint body to monitor a future permanent ceasefire - a step seen as crucial to ending years of violence in the country's east.

Pix of the Day: October 15, 2025

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Pix of the Day: October 15, 2025

Central Africa: US Energy Investor Hydro-Link and the Democratic Republic Of Congo Sign Agreement to Deliver Excess Hydropower from Angola to the DRC

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[HYDRO-LINK] Washington, DC -- Today at the USA-DRC Economic and Investments Forum in Washington, D.C., His H.E. Mr. Aimé Sakombi Molendo, Minister of Hydraulic Resources and Electricity, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Paul Hinks, Chairman and CEO of New York-based energy investor HYDRO-LINK signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to build a 1,150-kilometer (720 miles), $1.5 billion electricity transmission line between Angola and the DRC.

Kenyans gather to mourn Raila Odinga

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Mourners gather in Nairobi following the death of former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga.

Zimbabwe girls use ancient Nhanga to combat child marriage

Africanews  

Women and girls in rural Zimbabwe are reviving Nhanga, an ancient custom traditionally used to prepare girls to marriage, and transforming it into a forum to promote gender equality.

Torrential rains devastate Mexico, leaving 64 dead and dozens missing

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More than 300 communities across central and eastern Mexico remained isolated on Tuesday after deadly landslides and flooding swept through the region, leaving at least 64 people dead.

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