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Ethiopia's army says it has repelled attacks in first comment on fresh fighting

BBC News Africa  

The military says its soldiers inflicted casualties as fears grow of a resumption of a full-blown civil war.

Madagascar’s Gen Z protesters mark one year since Rajoelina’s fall

Africanews  

A year after Madagascar’s Gen Z-led protests forced President Andry Rajoelina from power, activists say they feel betrayed by the country’s new military-backed government.

Conditions in Gaza remain dire ahead of Netanyahu's UN address

Africanews  

Nearly a year after a ceasefire promised to end the war in Gaza, conditions remain dire for two million Palestinians living in the Strip, ahead of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday.

Ethiopia's federalism dilemma: Why regional power keeps fuelling conflict

Africanews  

Tigrayan authorities say they are responding to attacks by federal forces, while the federal government has described the Tigrayan military action as an offensive. Both sides have accused the other of triggering the latest escalation.

São Tomé and Príncipe gears up for elections as voters hope for change

Africanews  

With emigration surging, a major issue in the vote is how to stop young people, who see no future at home, from leaving the country.

Morocco’s PAM leads parliamentary election with turnout at two-decade low

Africanews  

The result will determine which party gets the first opportunity to form a government, with the prime minister appointed by King Mohammed VI from the party that wins the most seats.

Tigray tensions rise as regional forces seize Mekelle airport

Africanews  

The developments follow a series of reported drone strikes in Tigray. Regional authorities say at least 14 people were killed and 22 injured in a strike on the town of Alamata on Tuesday, with the mayor accusing federal forces of targeting schools.

Kenya's Ruto calls for permanent African representation on UN Security Council

Africanews  

In his address to the UN General Assembly on Wednesday, William Ruto lamented Africa's exclusion from permanent representation on the UN Security Council, despite accounting for more than a quarter of the assembly's membership.

Morocco's legistlative elections marked by record-low voter turnout

Africanews  

Provisional results published on Thursday show the centre-right Authenticity and Modernity Party has taken 95 seats in the 395-seats in parliament.

Mixed reaction in Bangui to ICC conviction of former CAR militia commander

Africanews  

Ex-Seleka leader, Mahamat Said Abdel Kani, was found gulty on four counts of crimes against humanity, but acquitted of three.

Morocco’s opposition leader casts vote in parliamentary election

Africanews  

The leader of Morocco's opposition PPS (Party of Progress and Socialism) arrived at a polling station in Rabat on Wednesday to vote in the parliamentary election.

Ebola surveillance expands beyond DR Congo borders as IOM steps up efforts

Africanews  

As the Ebola outbreak in the DRC reaches unprecedented levels, disease surveillance is spreading beyond the country's borders. The International Organization for Migration tracks the epidemic along major travel routes, with the help of neighbouring governments.

Analyst flags uncertainty over South Sudan polls after government dismissal

Africanews  

Uncertainty lingers over South Sudan's ability to hold elections in December, with persisting insecurity and lack of political dialogue remaining potential obstacles.

Spotlight on new coaches as road to Afcon 2027 begins

BBC News Africa  

Patrick Vieira and Herve Renard are among the high-profile managerial arrivals as the qualification campaign for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations gets under way.

Tanzanian opposition leader urges courageous verdict in treason trial

Africanews  

Chadema leader, Tundu Lissu, has pleaded not guilty saying the charges were politically motivated.

South Sudan's election commission urges peaceful electoral process

Africanews  

Its chairperson called on politicians and parties to convert their political ideas into 'ballot paper and not bullets'.

ICC convicts former CAR militia commander of crimes against humanity

Africanews  

The International Criminal Court on Wednesday found rebel commander Mahamat Said Abdel Kani guilty of abusing and torturing prisoners while running a detention facility in the Central African Republic.

Ethiopia: Tigray forces seize airports as fighting spreads to Afar

Africanews  

Tigrayan rebels in northern Ethiopia seized control of airports and battled federal troops in the neighbouring Afar region, multiple sources told AFP on Wednesday, as long-standing tensions spilled into open conflict.

Watch: Why is the UK reviewing its Chagos Islands deal?

BBC News Africa  

The UK is reviewing its deal to hand over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, the defence secretary has said.

Morocco votes in parliamentary election amid youth discontent

Africanews  

Moroccans are voting today in parliamentary elections dominated by concerns over the cost of living, jobs and inequality, with many voters also expressing deep distrust of political parties.

British-Sudanese author writes African history book aimed at children

Africanews  

The adult edition of Zeinab Badawi’s book "An African History of Africa: From the Dawn of Humanity to Independence" has sold more the 110,000 copies.

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