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NGOs urge Malian authorities for transparency on abduction of Mountaga Tall

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Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch have urged Malian authorities for transparency on the whereabouts of prominent lawyer and politician Mountaga Tall, six months after his abduction.

Two found guilty in theft from South African president's farmhouse

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The break-in at President Cyril Ramaphosa's Phala Phala game farm and theft of $580,000 in 2020 nearly cost his him job.

Cameroon steel plant explosion kills at least four, injures 16

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An explosion followed by a fire at a metallurgical plant in Cameroon has left at least 4 people dead and 16 others seriously injured. The incident took place in Douala on Monday morning on the premises of Metafrique Steel in the Bassa industrial zone.

Africa: Africa CDC Stands With Kenya, Calls for Lifting of Unjustified Ebola Travel Restrictions

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[Africa CDC] The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) expresses its strong solidarity with the Government and people of the Republic of Kenya and supports their call for the urgent review and lifting of the Ebola-related travel restrictions imposed by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Ethiopia suspends leading independent newspaper The Reporter

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Ethiopian authorities on Monday indefinitely suspended the licence of independent print and online newspaper The Reporter, accusing the outlet of carrying "unbalanced and biased" reports.

Uganda arrests former army deputy chief stripped of military rank

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Military spokesman says security forces recently recovered 15 guns in Elwelu's possession.

Why a US-Russia showdown left Morocco celebrating

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An impasse between the US and Russia at the UN means its peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara has ended after 35 years.

US strikes Iran's Qeshm island on eve of midterm elections

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The United States on Monday launched strikes on Iran's Queshm Island, on the eve of crucial midterm elections, the Wall Street Journal reported.

Africa: All of Africa Today - November 3, 2026

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Somalia: Indian Navy Rescues 20 Crew Members From Hijacked Fishing Vessel Off Somalia

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[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- The Indian Navy has rescued all 20 crew members of a hijacked Iranian fishing vessel off the coast of Somalia following a 48-hour military operation involving naval forces and the Indian Air Force, India's Defence Ministry said on Tuesday.

South Africa: U.S. to Drop South Africa, Rwanda from AGOA Duty-Free Trade Initiative

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[DW] The Trump administration has said South Africa and Rwanda are breaking the rules of the AGOA free trade initiative, a centerpiece of US economic engagement with sub-Saharan Africa.

Uganda: Uganda Begins Withdrawing Troops from Somalia After Two Decades

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[DW] Ugandan troops first deployed to Somalia in 2007 as part of an international military coalition to battle Islamic insurgents. But the mission has faced mounting pressure since a US decision to withdraw funding.

Ethiopia: Will Renewed Conflict Derail Ethiopia's Economic Growth?

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[DW] Ethiopia's economy is growing strongly. But renewed fighting in the north of the BRICS member state could deter investment, strain public finances and push up the cost of living.

Displaced Ethiopians await registration in Kenya after fleeing clashes

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Thousands of displaced Ethiopians were expected to be registered in the Kenyan border city of Moyale on Monday, after they fled tensions between the leaders of Ethiopia's Oromia and Somali regions.

South Africa: Cape Town Taxi Rivals Agree to Seven-Day Truce - South African News Briefs - November 3, 2026

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Nigeria: 'I Prayed for All Nigerians', Tinubu Ends Saudi Visit

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[Daily Trust] President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has concluded his visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, declaring that he prayed for peace, unity and prosperity for all Nigerians.

Malawi: 'You're Not Okay Upstairs!' Chilima Crash Inquiry Erupts As Witness and MPs Trade Insults

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[Nyasa Times] A parliamentary inquiry into the plane crash that killed former Vice-President Saulos Chilima and eight others descended into chaos after independent campaigner Christy Lwara clashed with lawmakers in a tense exchange marked by accusations, insults and repeated interventions from the committee chair.

South Africa: What Now? - Experts Weigh in After Trump Boots South Africa From AGOA

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[Daily Maverick] South Africa will, from next year, be removed from the duty-free benefits of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa), the US government announced. This was after the SA government had "constructively responded" to US concerns.

Mali: Still No Accountability Six Months After Abduction of Pro-Democracy Politician Mountaga Tall and His Son

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[AI London] Malian authorities must urgently disclose the fate and whereabouts of lawyer and pro-democracy politician Mountaga Tall and his son Cheick Mamadou Tall, Amnesty International said six months after their abductions.

Ethiopia: Violence in the North Is Pushing Health System to the Brink, WHO Chief Warns

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[UN News] The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) called on Monday for greater protection for civilians caught in conflict in northern Ethiopia following deadly drone strikes this past weekend.

Africa: Nine Out of Ten Crimes Against Journalists Go Unpunished - Unesco Report

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[RFI] Monday marks the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists - chosen in memory of Ghislaine Dupont and Claude Verlon, two journalists from Radio France Internationale murdered in Mali on 2 November 2013. According to a report by Unesco, attacks and harassment targeting the press continue to go largely unpunished in Africa and across the globe.

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