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Mystery surrounds whereabouts of nine Somali officials in Kosovo

Kosovo has sought urgent clarification from Somalia after nine members of an official delegation failed to appear for their scheduled departure from Prishtina…reports Africa Daily News Desk Kosovo has raised serious concerns over the whereabouts and safety of nine members of a Somali delegation who reportedly left their accommodation during an official visit but failed to appear for their scheduled departure from the country. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Diaspora has formally requested clarification from Somali authorities, saying it has been unable to establish the individuals’ current location or condition. In a diplomatic note dated October 30, Kosovo’s Ministry

DR Congo army claims gains against M23 rebels

DR Congo’s armed forces say they have recaptured several positions and halted advances by Rwandan troops and AFC/M23 fighters in parts of North and South Kivu…reports Africa Daily News Desk The Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) armed forces have claimed to have repelled attacks by Rwandan troops and their allies from the AFC/M23 rebel group in North and South Kivu, reporting the recovery of several positions and advances in parts of the conflict-hit eastern region. The military also said its forces had

Kenya Discharges Last Ebola Patient, Starts 42-Day Countdown

Kenya has discharged its final Ebola patient and released all remaining contacts

South Africa: Northern Cape District Heads Back to the Polls

South Africa’s Electoral Commission has ordered a fresh vote in a Northern

ANC Suffers Historic Setback in High Stakes, Low Turnout Poll Battle

The ANC remains South Africa’s largest party with just 30.76% of the

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Tanzania-Oman Deal Sets Sail For Maritime Cooperation

UN Demands End To Egypt’s Crackdown On Media

South Africa Uses AI to Speed Up Asylum Processing

Nigeria Presses Commonwealth on Reparatory Justice and Development

DR Congo Dissolves Opposition Party, Identifies 25,000 Herders

Uganda, AU Sign Deal to Establish Humanitarian Agency

Tanzania and Oman Set Sights on Stronger Trade Links

Justice leaders to gather in South Africa for global summit

South Africa elections: ANC suffers fresh electoral blow

Nigeria become first African U-17 women’s world champions

Uganda, Rwanda plan joint health drills at border

AU, EU Seek Stronger Ties on Peace and Security

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Kenya Pulls Plug On Swiss Embassy, Eyes New Frontiers

Kenya is closing its embassy in Bern while planning new diplomatic missions in Azerbaijan and the Republic of Congo as part of a global

Kenya Pulls Plug On Swiss Embassy, Eyes New Frontiers

Kenya is closing its embassy in Bern while planning new diplomatic missions in Azerbaijan and the Republic of Congo as

UN Demands End To Egypt’s Crackdown On Media

The UN has called on Egypt to release six detained journalists and end what it describes as growing attacks on

Nigeria Presses Commonwealth on Reparatory Justice and Development

Abuja urges member states to step up cooperation on peace, security, trade and climate resilience while supporting democratic institutions and

Justice leaders to gather in South Africa for global summit

South Africa will host an international access to justice conference at Sun City from November 11 to 13, bringing together

Ghana Courts Russia for Nuclear Power

Ghana and Russia have agreed to explore a 2,000-megawatt nuclear power plant as part of a wider push to deepen

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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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Nigeria become first African U-17 women’s world champions

Nigeria’s Flamingos have made history by beating Japan 2-1 in the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup final in Morocco….reports Africa Daily News Desk Nigeria’s

Africa Welcomes the Olympics

Dakar makes history as the first African city to host an Olympic event, welcoming young athletes from around the world….reports Africa Daily News Desk

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

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South Africa Uses AI to Speed Up Asylum Processing

The first phase allows asylum seekers to register their intention online, as Home Affairs plans a wider digital overhaul to tackle backlogs, speed up decisions and curb abuse…reports Africa Daily News Desk South Africa has launched the first phase of