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Tanzania president promises probe into election protest deaths

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The opposition says that hundreds of people were killed during the unrest but there is no official death toll.

Ghana's growth prospects strengthen amidst increasing investor confidence

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Ghana has emerged from its worst economic crisis in a generation and is positioned for sustained growth, Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson announced Thursday, declaring the nation "back, strong, credible, and open for business" during his 2026 budget presentation to parliament.

Equatorial Guinea/Senegal: Harambee Stars Amazed By World Class Facilities in Turkey Ahead of Equatorial Guinea, Senegal Clash

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[Capital FM] NAIROBI -- Football Kenya Federation (FKF) head of national teams, Athanas Obala has marvelled at the world class facilities in Antalya as they prepare for their twin international friendlies against Equatorial Guinea and Senegal.

Kenya: Sh303.9mn Disbursed So Far Under Nyota Start-Up Capital Programme

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The government says it has so far disbursed Sh303.9 million under the NYOTA Project's Business Start-Up Capital programme, marking the first major financing milestone for the nationwide youth enterprise initiative.

Kenya: Nacada Arrests Notorious Drug Trafficker in Naivasha With Bhang Worth Over Sh2mn

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[Capital FM] Naivasha -- In a major blow to the narcotics trade, a multi-agency team has apprehended a notorious drug trafficker in Naivasha, seizing a massive consignment of bhang with an estimated street value of over Sh2 million.

Kenya: Govt Pledges Sh200mn for Nzamba Kitonga Memorial Hospital in Kitui

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The government has committed Sh200 million for the construction of a new Level 4 hospital in Mutito, Kitui County, to be named the Nzamba Kitonga Memorial Hospital in honour of the late Senior Counsel Nzamba Kitonga, who chaired the Committee of Experts (CoE) that drafted Kenya's 2010 Constitution.

Rwanda: Over 10 Films to Be Screened As European Film Festival Returns

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[New Times] The Animal Kingdom (Le Règne animal), a French film that reflects today's world, where transformation, adaptation, and empathy are essential for living together in harmony, became the first film to be screened at the 2025 European Film Festival, organised by the EU in Rwanda.

Rwanda: African Countries Step Up Efforts to Avoid Global Financial Risk Watchlist

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[New Times] African countries are intensifying measures to prevent being placed on, or returning to the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list.

Rwanda: Juvénal Habyarimana's Family - the Symbol of Moral Decay

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[New Times] The Genocide Against the Tutsi in 1994 did not begin with machetes; it began with the moral degeneration. In April 1994, as Rwanda descended into its darkest night, the family of the man whose death triggered the genocide chose to abandon his body and flee. They left behind not only the corpse of a husband, brother, and father, but the very meaning of grieving itself.

Rwanda: RGB Boss Commends Charity Mobilising Funds for Children With Diabetes, Cancer

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[New Times] Doris Uwicyeza Picard, Chief Executive Officer of the Rwanda Governance Board, has urged members of Lions Clubs International to continue mobilising funds to support children with diabetes and cancer in Rwanda.

Rwanda: Kigali Weekend Roundup - Hip-Hop, Afrohouse, Film & Creative Vibes

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[New Times] November has a way of changing the pace of the city. The air feels lighter, the nights stretch a little longer, and by midmonth Kigali already hums with fresh energy.

Rwanda: Could New Fuel Price Changes Affect Public Transport Fares?

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[New Times] Following the recent rise in fuel prices, some public transporters have approached government authorities asking for a review of the current transport fare tariffs.

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.

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