Africa’s last absolute monarchy Eswatini holds elections
About 585,000 registered voters will participate in elections with MPs to play only an advisory role to King Mswati III.
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5 million invasive quelea birds culled in Tanzania to protect grain crops
Special aerial spraying operation conducted at night for 4 days, official says
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East Libya warlord Khalifa Haftar visits Russia
Upon his arrival in Moscow, Haftar was greeted by Russian Deputy Defense Minister Yunus-Bek Yevkurov, a former leader of the Muslim-majority Russian republic of Ingushetia.
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Kenya plans to begin construction of nuclear power plant in 2027
East African nation estimates construction budget of up to $4.07 billion for groundbreaking project
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Nigeria’s labour unions to go on indefinite strike next week
The Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Nigeria, the largest labor unions, have announced that they will commence their indefinite strike on October 3rd.
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Murder of DR Congo opposition figure Cherubin Okende still unsolved
The former minister of transport had previously held a position in President Felix Tshisekedi’s administration before stepping down and affiliating with the opposition party led by Moise Katumbi
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France says Lebanon risks being ostracised if presidential vacuum lingers
Lebanon has remained without a president since the conclusion of the term of former leader Michel Aoun in October of last year.
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Eni secures two blocks in Egypt’s oil and gas exploration round
In addition, the company clinched a third block in the Mediterranean Sea, partnering with BP (BP.L) and QatarEnergy (QATPE.UL)
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Heavy rains and flooding claim 8 lives in South Africa’s Cape Town
The fatalities occurred in two informal settlements on the outskirts of the southern port city, as reported by the disaster risk management unit
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1,329 hunger deaths in Ethiopia’s Tigray since start of ceasefire
According to a study conducted by local health authorities and Mekele University in the regional capital, hunger has become the leading cause of death in Tigray
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