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SADC Targets Better Access to Essential Medicines

SADC will review its pooled medical procurement scheme in Lusaka on 29 and 30 October 2026, focusing on pilot contracts, regional cooperation and Lenacapavir…reports Africa Daily News Desk The Southern African Development Community (SADC) will review progress on its pooled procurement of medical products initiative at a steering committee meeting in Lusaka, Zambia, on 29 and 30 October 2026. The meeting will focus on preparations for the first pilot contracts, regional cooperation and plans to strengthen access to quality medicines. The fourth Steering Committee meeting of the SADC Pharmaceuticals Pooled Procurement Services (SPPS) will bring together representatives of member states

Sudan Famine Fears Grow as 19.5 Million Go Hungry

The US, Canada and more than two dozen partners warn that 19.5 million people face acute food insecurity in Sudan….reports Africa Daily News Desk The United States, Canada and more than two dozen international partners have warned that Sudan faces a growing risk of famine, with 19.5 million people experiencing acute food insecurity, and called on the country’s warring parties to remove restrictions preventing humanitarian aid from reaching civilians. In a joint statement circulated by the US State Department on Monday, the

DR Congo and US Advance Grand Inga Energy Plans

DR Congo and the US prepare to advance the proposed hydropower project

Jaishankar hosts African envoys, backs Africa’s rise in multipolar world

Jaishankar met African Heads of Mission to discuss expanding bilateral cooperation and

Kenya Issues Critical Warning Over PHP Vulnerabilities

Kenya has issued a critical cybersecurity alert over two PHP vulnerabilities, each

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DR Congo Targets War Glorification Across Media

Ghana Steps Up Ebola Surveillance

UK firms land £330m Africa deals

DR Congo to Honour Fallen Cycling Hero

Uganda urges calm after reported Ebola case in Nigeria

African Union Reaffirms Support for Peace Efforts in DR Congo

South Africa’s Early Learning Drive Targets Millions by 2030

Marseille Bans All Protests Amid France Violence

Sisi Says No More Terms

South Africa Bets on Zinc for Growth

West Africa’s Rival Blocs Break the Ice

Ethiopia Resets Tigray Administration

Ebola Strikes Kenya’s Frontline

Ghana Eyes BRICS Club

Tanzania Woos Turkish Investors

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Marseille Bans All Protests Amid France Violence

European leaders have condemned the violence and pledged action against those responsible for attacks and disorder…reports Asian Lite News Desk Authorities in the southern

Ghana Eyes BRICS Club

Ghana’s proposed entry comes as BRICS expands its engagement with countries across the Global South. ..reports Africa Daily News Desk

IMF Warns Global Economy Faces Mounting Risks in 2026

The IMF’s policy-setting committee has warned that wars, trade tensions, energy disruptions and rising public debt threaten global economic stability….reports

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

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Philip Morris Warns of Rising Costs From Global Conflicts

The tobacco giant beat third-quarter profit forecasts but warned that Middle East-related inflation and disruptions in Ukraine are increasing costs and could weigh on operating income, reports Asianlite News Desk. Philip Morris

Cyber Chiefs Urge Urgent PHP Security Update

Cybersecurity agencies in the UK, EU and Australia have warned organisations to install critical PHP security fixes immediately or consider taking vulnerable websites offline amid reports of emerging attacks, reports Asianlite News Desk. Cybersecurity authorities have urged organisations worldwide to

UK firms land £330m Africa deals

British exporters are set to benefit from more than £330 million in

US Bans DeepSeek from Government Systems

Washington has barred Chinese AI technology from civilian government agencies, citing wider

Culture

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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DR Congo to Honour Fallen Cycling Hero

Congolese cyclist Miguel Masaisai, who rode across the continent to promote peace, died on 18 September 2026 and will be honoured posthumously by DR

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

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Kenya Issues Critical Warning Over PHP Vulnerabilities

Kenya has issued a critical cybersecurity alert over two PHP vulnerabilities, each rated 9.2, that could allow attackers to remotely execute code on affected government websites and systems….reports Africa Daily News Desk Kenya’s Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital