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Militants attack prison in Somali capital shattering period of calm
Militant group, al-Shabaab, claimed responsibility for the attack saying it had released prisoners.
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Malawi's President Mutharika brings hope as he vows to rebuild ailing economy
Peter Mutharika said he would root out government corruption, rebuild the economy, and restore integrity and efficiency in public service.
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Rival rallies in Madagascar capital after days of deadly youth-led protests
The United Nations says at least 22 people have been killed and hundreds injured in the protests, a toll the government has dismissed.
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Eighth straight day of Moroccan Gen Z protests for better services
As the country spends billions of dollars in preparation for co-hosting the 2030 FIFA World Cup, demonstrators believe the government has its priorities wrong.
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Malawi: A Second Script for Peter Mutharika - Will He Rewrite His Legacy?
[Nyasa Times] History does not often offer second chances--but it has for Peter Mutharika. Once dismissed as a failed president, scarred by corruption, arrogance, and electoral shame, he now stands before a rare opportunity to rewrite his legacy. Will he redeem himself and finish as one of Malawi's
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Tanzania: State Warns Pseudo Public Servants
[Daily News] Dodoma -- Public servants have been reminded to strictly observe laws, regulations, and professional ethics in the course of delivering services, with the government warning that misconduct, rudeness, and disregard for citizens' dignity will not be tolerated.
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Tanzania: Kabwe's Party Pledges to Abolish the Fishing License System, Calling It Oppressive
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE ACT Wazalendo party has pledged to abolish the fishing license system if it is given the mandate by citizens through its parliamentary and local government candidates in the upcoming general election this October.
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Uganda: No Easier Way to Transform Lives Than Coffee, Says CJ Dollo
[Nile Post] The Chief Justice, Alfonse Owiny Dollo, has advocated for compulsory coffee growing across the country, saying it is the surest way to lift incomes and drive national development.
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Zimbabwe: Four Killed in Harare-Shamva Road Crash
[263Chat] At least four people have died and two others were injured following a fatal road traffic accident along the Harare-Shamva Road police have confirmed.
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Ethiopia: PM Abiy Announces Ban On Importing Diesel-Powered Trucks - Transport Costs Projected to Drop 50 Percent Next Year
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) has announced a nationwide ban on the import of diesel-powered heavy vehicles, effective 2 October 2025, and revealed that about 2,000 buses operating in Addis Ababa and on inter-regional routes will be converted from fuel to gas this year.
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South Africa: Malema to Appeal Firearms Conviction - South African News Briefs - October 2, 2025
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Zimbabwe: Massive Financial Scandal Rocks Netone
[263Chat] In what appears to be a deeply troubling tale of financial mismanagement and corruption at one of Zimbabwe's largest telecommunications companies, NetOne, shocking revelations have surfaced implicating senior executives in a series of questionable financial decisions that may have cost the company millions.