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US Hits Rwanda With Sanctions Over M23 Support

The sanctions target Rwanda’s military establishment and a financial institution accused of helping fund operations and transactions benefiting M23….reports Africa Daily News Desk The United States has imposed sanctions on Rwanda’s Ministry of Defence and Zigama Credit and Savings Society over alleged military and financial support for the M23 rebel group in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Announced on 28 October by the US Treasury Department, the measures target Rwanda’s defence establishment and a financial institution accused of helping fund military operations and facilitate transactions benefiting M23 and its political wing, the Congo River Alliance. US Treasury

Ethiopia Violence Displaces Thousands as 50,000 Flee to Kenya

The UN has warned of worsening humanitarian needs after violence in southern Ethiopia forced thousands from their homes and disrupted transport, markets and cross-border trade….reports Africa Daily News Desk Intercommunal violence in the Ethiopian border town of Moyale has displaced thousands of people, with as many as 50,000 reportedly crossing into neighbouring Kenya since Thursday, the United Nations has said. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) expressed deep concern over the violence, which has resulted in casualties and

South Africa Targets 15 Million Tourists by 2030

South Africa wants better air links and faster visa processing to boost

Tshisekedi Heads to Moscow for Putin Talks

DR Congo President Félix Tshisekedi is due to meet Vladimir Putin and

Ethiopia Gets First 12 Russian Su-35 Fighter Jets

Ethiopia has received 12 Su-35 fighter jets from Russia, with four S-400

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Tshisekedi Heads to Moscow for Putin Talks

DR Congo President Félix Tshisekedi is due to meet Vladimir Putin and oversee three cooperation agreements during his Moscow visit….reports Africa Daily News Desk

Tshisekedi Heads to Moscow for Putin Talks

DR Congo President Félix Tshisekedi is due to meet Vladimir Putin and oversee three cooperation agreements during his Moscow visit….reports

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

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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