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Ramaphosa Reinstates South African Police Chief Fannie Masemola

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has lifted Fannie Masemola’s suspension, allowing the national police commissioner to return to duty on 19 October 2026….reports Africa Daily News Desk South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has lifted the precautionary suspension of National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola, allowing him to resume his full duties on Monday, 19 October 2026. The decision follows the withdrawal of criminal charges against Masemola, which led to his suspension in April. Ramaphosa and Masemola had agreed that the police chief would be placed on precautionary suspension after he appeared before the Pretoria Magistrates’ Court to face charges relating

Somalia’s Southwest State Accuses Türkiye Over Baidoa Airstrikes

Somalia’s Southwest State has accused Türkiye of F-16 airstrikes near Baidoa, alleging civilian deaths and damage, and demanding a halt and investigation…reports Africa Daily News Desk Somalia’s Southwest State has lodged a formal complaint with the Turkish government, accusing it of carrying out F-16 airstrikes in Baidoa and surrounding villages that allegedly caused civilian deaths and destroyed property and livestock. In a letter dated 15 October 2026, Southwest State President Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen called on Türkiye to halt the operations, investigate

Africa Faces Clouded Economic Outlook Despite Growth

The IMF projects 4.5% growth for Sub-Saharan Africa in 2026 and 2027,

African Union Steps Up Push for Sustainable Institutional Financing

The African Union is seeking sustainable financing to support its institutional priorities

Kenya Confirms Second Ebola Case as Tracing Continues

Kenya confirms a second Bundibugyo Ebola case, with one death reported and

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UN Chief Condemns Rising Attacks On Civilian Shipping

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From Security to Trade: AU Widens Focus on DR Congo Peace

DR Congo Seeks UN Support for Refugee Returns

South African Court Says Hate Speech Cannot Go Unpunished

Rwanda, China Join Hands on Aviation Safety

Africa Launches Credit Rating Agency as Kenya Eyes Key Role

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South Africa Unveils 2.5 Million Hectares for Black Farmers

Africa Must Have a Greater Voice at the UN, Uganda Says

Zimbabwe Courts India’s UPI

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UN Chief Condemns Rising Attacks On Civilian Shipping

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has condemned attacks on civilian shipping following drone strikes on two cargo vessels off Bulgaria’s coast…reports Asian Lite News Desk

UN Chief Condemns Rising Attacks On Civilian Shipping

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has condemned attacks on civilian shipping following drone strikes on two cargo vessels off Bulgaria’s coast…reports

DR Congo Seeks UN Support for Refugee Returns

DR Congo reported 6.1 million internally displaced people and more than 1.3 million Congolese refugees across Africa as insecurity continues

Africa Must Have a Greater Voice at the UN, Uganda Says

Uganda has renewed calls for UN Security Council reform, demanding at least two permanent African seats with veto rights and

Tax AI, Protect Workers: Bill Gates’ Bold Proposal

Bill Gates has urged governments to consider taxing AI and reserving certain jobs for humans as automation accelerates…reports Asian Lite

Beyond the Summit: Why BRICS Businesses Need Better Intelligence, Not Bigger Declarations

BRICS is gaining economic weight, but business confidence hinges on distinguishing diplomatic ambition from commercial reality, writes Ishan Jasuja, Founder

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Africa Launches Credit Rating Agency as Kenya Eyes Key Role

Kenyan President William Ruto has welcomed the launch of the Africa Credit Rating Agency in Mauritius, calling it a step towards stronger African financial independence….reports Africa Daily News Desk Kenyan President William

Zimbabwe Courts India’s UPI

Zimbabwe is in talks with India’s NIPL to adopt UPI-based payments, potentially cutting transaction costs and improving digital transfers across the country….reports Africa daily News Desk Zimbabwe is in talks with NPCI International Payments Ltd (NIPL), the overseas arm of

Tshisekedi Launches ExpoBéton 2026 In Kinshasa

Félix Tshisekedi launches ExpoBéton 2026 in Kinshasa, urging stronger construction standards and

Uganda, South Sudan Team Up For Trade

Uganda and South Sudan will bring businesses and government officials together in

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Ramaphosa Warns Against Words That Divide South Africa

President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged South Africans to protect the constitutional values of equality, non-racialism and human dignity alongside the country’s diverse cultural heritage.

Egypt Unearths 4,000-Year-Old Tomb

Joint Egyptian-Spanish mission discovers Fifth Dynasty tomb containing decorated chapels of two ancient officials….reports Africa Daily News Desk Egypt has announced the discovery of

Nigeria: Kano Hosts Mass Wedding for 1,500 Couples

Nigeria’s Kano State hosted a mass wedding for 1,500 couples under the Auren Gata programme, with the initiative providing marriage support, medical screening, counselling

Archbishop of Canterbury Reaffirms £100m Slavery Fund Commitment

Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally has visited Cape Coast Castle in Ghana, where thousands of enslaved Africans were imprisoned before being transported across the

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Proteas Welcome Jonsson Workwear Test Deal

Jonsson Workwear will become the first brand on the front of the Proteas Men’s Test shirt in five years….reports Africa Daily News Desk Cricket

Seven Nations Vie To Host 2036 Olympics

Germany, Hungary, India, Qatar, South Africa, Türkiye and the Republic of Korea are in the race as the IOC outlines the road to the

India’s Golden Gun Strikes

The victory marks the latest and biggest achievement in a rapid rise that has established Dhanda as one of India’s leading international trap shooters….reports

Why Kohli Isn’t Chasing Records

Kohli says winning matches, rather than personal records, has always been his priority in international cricket….reports India Daily News Desk Virat Kohli has said

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Tax AI, Protect Workers: Bill Gates’ Bold Proposal

Bill Gates has urged governments to consider taxing AI and reserving certain jobs for humans as automation accelerates…reports Asian Lite News Desk Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has called for society to decide how to tax artificial intelligence (AI) and which