Heavy rains disrupt service on key commodity line in S. Africa

Cape Corridor, the primary route for manganese exports and agricultural commodities, has been severely affected by adverse weather conditions

US defence chief criticises coup leaders during Africa trip

Although Austin did not explicitly mention any specific country, his remarks seemed to be a direct allusion to Niger

Fundraising efforts for Morocco’s earthquake victims reach $1 billion

Nearly 3,000 people killed when magnitude 7 quake struck Morocco on Sept. 8, according to official figures

DR Congo launches climate-induced migration study

The UCESA study, which is backed by funding from the World Bank, aims to proactively assess the magnitude of potential future challenges

Namibia bans poultry imports from South Africa due to avian influenza

The suspension will remain in effect until further notice

Kenya not the only country facing a heavy debt burden – minister

Njuguna Ndung’u was addressing a research note from the U.S. investment bank JPMorgan, which was published on Tuesday

Niger says French ambassador has left the country

Following a coup in July, the ruling junta directed French Ambassador Sylvain Itte to depart the country within 48 hours at the end of August

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.

5 million invasive quelea birds culled in Tanzania to protect grain crops

Special aerial spraying operation conducted at night for 4 days, official says

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.

US to pause some of Gabon’s aid programs

While the US is suspending assistance that could support the Gabonese government, it will reportedly continue operational activities within the country.

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.

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

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

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

Niger demands ‘negotiated framework’ for French army withdrawal

French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Sunday that France would withdraw its ambassador from Niger, followed by the French military contingent in the coming months.

Nelson Mandela’s granddaughter passes away at 43 due to cancer

She was the offspring of Zindzi Mandela, the youngest daughter of Nelson Mandela, and her first spouse, Zwelibanzi Hlongwane.

Former Zambian president mocks authorities over ‘permit’

Remarks by Edgar Lungu come as speculation grows over his return to active politics

Burkina Faso suspends French news outlet Jeune Afrique

The suspension of Jeune Afrique represents the most recent development in the tightening restrictions on French media outlets

Security forces neutralise at least 50 militants in Ethiopia’s Amhara

Army says Amhara militia attacks successfully repelled, while militants claim capturing dozens of soldiers

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