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Mauritius reels from worst riots in decades after woman shot by police

BBC News Africa  

Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam imposed a curfew after days of unrest that first began over water shortages.

Somalia faces growing hunger fears as El Niño strengthens

Africanews  

The country is consistently ranked by international organisations as being among the top regions at risk during El Niño cycles.

'Act of ingratitude': Niger condemns expulsion of security agents from France

Africanews  

Niger on Tuesday condemned the expulsion of two of its security agents from France, calling it a “serious and unacceptable act of ingratitude.”

Food security a major concern in Somalia as El Niño floods loom

Africanews  

The country is consistently ranked by international organisations as being among the top regions at risk during El Niño cycles.

Bolt comparisons a 'privilege' - Dambile

BBC News Africa  

South African sprinter Sinesipho Dambile says comparisons with Usain Bolt are a “privilege” as he targets World Championship and Olympic glory after a breakout season.

Mother's journey with sick child highlights Somalia's malnutrition emergency

Africanews  

Almost 2 million Somali children between the ages of 6 months and almost 5 will be suffering from acute malnutrition by June, analysts predict. Many are internally displaced people who lack access to basic services.

Albania: Student protests in Tirana turn violent as Flamingo Revolution escalates

Africanews  

Albania's capital, Tirana, saw violent clashes between student protesters and police on Tuesday, 13 October, as demonstrations continued overnight into Wednesday.

Navi Pillay calls for action, not words, to defend international justice

Africanews  

South African jurist, Navi Pillay, was honoured for her lifelong commitment to human rights, justice, and accountability.

Nobel Peace Prize laureate calls on people to defend international law

Africanews  

South African jurist, Navi Pillay, was honoured for her lifelong commitment to human rights, justice, and accountability.

Mauritius imposes curfew after police shooting sparks violent protests

Africanews  

Residents of Mauritius were under curfew on Tuesday night in response to rare violent protests after a police officer shot and seriously injured a woman.

Storm chaos in Santiago as hail, floods and power cuts slam Chile’s capital

Africanews  

Heavy rain, hail and thunderstorms flooded Santiago, Chile, on Tuesday, 13 October, disrupting transport and leaving over 36,000 electricity customers without power. Chile’s disaster agency, Senapred, declared a red alert across the Metropolitan Region.

Ukraine: Russian missiles hit Kyiv homes and power plant, killing 3 and injuring 22

Africanews  

Russian missile and drone strikes on Kyiv killed at least three people, injured 22 and damaged homes and power plants, leaving over 600,000 without electricity.

Kenyans in border town 'afraid' of Ebola risk after first death

Africanews  

In the Kenyan border town of Busia, authorities are stepping up screening for people entering the country from Uganda. Earlier this month, Kenya reported its first ever death from Ebola. The victim had just returned from DR Congo via Uganda and that’s making people nervous.

Egypt to build a rail link as an alternative to the blocked Suez Canal

Africanews  

Dubbed the "Suez Canal on Rails", the line connects Red Sea ports directly to Mediterranean export terminals. Once fully operational, it is expected to carry up to 13 million tonnes of freight each year, allowing cargo to be transferred across Egypt by rail and helping bypass maritime bottlenecks.

Flooded streets, damage in Libya as heavy rains paralyse capital

Africanews  

Heavy rains flooded the streets of Libyan capital Tripoli on Tuesday, submerging vehicles and killing a bank employee, according to his employer.

DRC Ebola outbreak passes 9,000 cases, including more than 4,000 deaths

Africanews  

The worst Ebola outbreak ever in the Democratic Republic of Congo has passed the 9,000-case mark, with the number of deaths exceeding 4,000 since early October, health authorities said Tuesday.

Pope Leo XIV has cancerous tumour removed from right lung

Africanews  

Pope Leo XVI had a cancerous tumor removed from his right lung on Tuesday, the Vatican has confirmed. The operation at Rome’s Gemelli hospital was successful and without complication, the Vatican said.

Zimbabwean author denies using AI to write award-winning story

BBC News Africa  

Simbarashe Kundizeza was responding to an accusation that has caused an uproar on social media.

Spain seeks ‘good neighbourly relations’ with Morocco as migration crisis shadows royal visit

Africanews  

Spain’s King Felipe VI has called for “good neighbourly relations” with Morocco during a landmark visit to Ceuta, as tensions over migration continue to test relations between the two neighbours and highlight the human cost of Europe’s borders

Formula One to return to Africa in 'early 2030s' in Rwanda

Africanews  

Formula One on Tuesday announced its upcoming return to Africa with a Grand Prix in Rwanda expected in the early 2030s, a first since 1993.

Environmentalists protest at African Energy Week in Cape Town

Africanews  

Climate activists on Tuesday picketed outside the African Energy Week conference, in the South African city of Cape Town, calling for an end to new oil and gas exploration across the continent.

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