October 25
Tunisia: Jailed Tunisian Commentator Sonia Dahmani Given Further 2-Year Sentence
CPJ
Tunisian authorities must immediately and unconditionally release political commentator Sonia Dahmani, who was sentenced on Thursday to two years in prison for spreading false… Read more »
Mozambique: Protests Erupt At Release of Mozambique's Disputed Election Results
VOA
Opposition supporters took to the streets of Mozambique's capital late Thursday, burning tires and blocking key roads, to protest the announcement that ruling party presidential… Read more »
South Africa: DA Calls for Sustainable Policing Reform Amid Escalating Mass Shootings [press release]
DA
I am deeply appalled by the senseless killings that have gripped our communities in Athlone, Bishop Lavis, and Mamre over the last two days, leaving seventeen people dead in a… Read more »
Malawi: DPP Demands Public Apology From Kenneth Msonda Over 'Malicious Lies'
Nyasa Times
In a fiery press release issued by the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), the party has called out Kenneth Msonda over shocking comments made during an MCP rally at Mgona ground… Read more »
Nigeria: Climate Change Increasing Air Pollution, Infectious Diseases - Minister
Premium Times
The minister also stated that climate change has contributed to the growing burden of certain respiratory illnesses, such as cardiovascular conditions. Read more »
Nigeria: Average Nigerian Home Gets Only Seven Hours Electricity Daily - NBS
Premium Times
The report also indicates that less than 15 per cent of households use the prepaid billing system. Read more »
Nigeria: Dangote Cement's Nine-Month Profit Improves Slightly
Premium Times
The weak growth in after-tax profit came as finance costs more than doubled to N451.2 billion driven by dramatic increases in interest expenses and net foreign exchange loss. Read more »
Nigeria: In a Conflicting Verdict, Another Court Okays Kano Local Govt Polls
Leadership
A Kano State High Court has directed the Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC) to proceed with the planned local government elections scheduled for Saturday,… Read more »
Rwanda: School Visits Resume As Marburg Virus Lessens
New Times
The Ministry of Education (MINEDUC) has updated its measures to prevent the spread of the Marburg virus in Rwandan schools, announcing the resumption of monthly visits and… Read more »
Nigeria: Shell Divestment - Amnesty International Warns Against Worsen Human Rights Abuses in Niger Delta
This Day
The Amnesty International has urged the federal government of Nigeria to ensure that Shell's planned sales of its operations in the Niger Delta region, does not worsen human rights… Read more »
Nigeria: World Polio Day - Unicef Expresses Worry As 2.3m Children in Nigeria, Yet to Receive Routine Immunisation
This Day
As Nigeria joins the rest of the world to commemorate this year's World Polio Day, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has expressed deep concern that despite the success… Read more »
Somalia: Turkish Vessel Oruc Reis Docks At Mogadishu Port Ahead of Oil and Gas Exploration Off Somalia's Coast
Shabelle
In a move to bolster its energy security and assert its maritime exploration capabilities, Türkiye's state-of-the-art seismic research vessel, Oruc Reis, has embarked on a… Read more »
Lesotho: Prominent Musician Khopolo's Murderers Charged
Lesotho Times
THE police have made a breakthrough in the murder of famous famo musician, Lisuoa "Khopolo" Khuluoe and radio personality Pulane "Lefahla" Macheli who were fatally shot on 20 July… Read more »
Lesotho: Lesotho Challenged to Transform Its HIV Response
Lesotho Times
LESOTHO is being challenged to transform its HIV response for sustainability by 2030 and beyond, as declining funding and competing priorities threaten progress. Read more »
Lesotho: India Key to Lesotho's Economic Growth - Govt
Lesotho Times
The government has praised India as a crucial partner, significantly contributing to Lesotho's economic progress and development. Read more »
Kenya: Senate Email Crashes After Receiving Over 200,000 Submissions On Term Limits Extension
Capital FM
The Senate email system has crashed after receiving over 200,000 submissions on new term limits extension. Read more »
South Africa: Surge in Cargo Losses Off South Africa Amid Harsh Weather
Business Day Africa
The number of cargo stowage failures and container losses off the coast of South Africa, particularly near the Cape of Good Hope, has surged, according to a report by Gard. Read more »
Liberia: Cental Expresses Disappointment Over Alleged Corruption in the House of Representatives
Liberian Investigator
Amid accusations of bribery involving members of the House of Representatives, the Center for Transparency and Accountability in Liberia (CENTAL) has expressed strong… Read more »
Liberia: Senate Mediates Between Speaker Koffa and Aggrieved Representatives
Liberian Investigator
In an effort to resolve the ongoing impasse within the House of Representatives, Speaker Cllr. Fonati Koffa has withdrawn his writ of prohibition filed with the Supreme Court… Read more »
Liberia: Liberia Drops Six Places in Latest FIFA World Rankings
Liberian Investigator
Liberia has fallen six places in the latest FIFA World Rankings for October, following back-to-back defeats in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The Lone Star now sit at… Read more »
Liberia: Liberian Women Call for Peace Amid Speaker Koffa Removal Controversy
Liberian Investigator
The Women in Peace-Building Network of Liberia has called on the House of Representatives to prioritize peace and stability as political tensions rise over efforts to remove… Read more »
Ethiopia: Prime Minister Abiy, First Lady Zinash Arrive in Malaysia for Official Visit
ENA
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and First Lady Zinash Tayachew together with the ministerial delegation arrived in Kuala Lampur, Malaysia for an official visit. Read more »
Kenya: Hundreds of Kenyans Turn Up At KICC, Kabete Polytechnic for Qatar Job Interviews
Capital FM
There were long queues at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) and the Kabete National Polytechnic Friday as hundreds of Kenyans turned up for interviews for jobs in… Read more »
Nigeria: How Nigeria Can Break Cycle of Poverty - Odigie-Oyegun, Agric Minister, Others
Vanguard
Former Edo State Governor, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, has emphasized that Nigeria's wealth alone cannot eradicate poverty, highlighting the need for collective action to tackle the… Read more »
Kenya: Inquest Launched for Body Found in Wajir Lake As DNA Rules Out Identity of Missing MCA
Capital FM
Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has directed the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in Wajir to open an inquest into the unidentified body found in Lake Yahud… Read more »
