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Africa: All of Africa Today - October 2, 2025
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Seven months after UN resolution, peace in eastern Congo remains elusive
Seven months after the UN Security Council unanimously adopted Resolution 2773, urging the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda to end hostilities, the UN’s top envoy in Congo says peace remains “mostly a promise.”
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UN approves stronger mandate for Kenya-led force in Haiti
The UN Security Council has voted to strengthen the mandate of the Kenya-led multinational force in Haiti, transforming it into a "Gang Suppression Force" with the authority to detain suspected gang members, a major shift from its previously limited role.
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Slovenian climber completes world’s first ascent on wings of glider in mid-flight
Slovenian climber Domen Škofic achieved a world first in Austria’s Aigen im Ennstal after scaling the wings of a Red Bull Blanix glider in mid-flight.
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Strong earthquake shakes central Philippines and triggers local tsunami warning
A powerful offshore earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.9 struck the central Philippines late Tuesday, shaking buildings, sending residents running into the streets and damaging a stone church.
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Sudan floods rise amid Ethiopia’s new dam
Ethiopia claimed Monday that its recently inaugurated dam has helped lessen floods that have hit Sudan, as speculation rose over whether it has actually caused the deluges. At the same time, Sudan's rainy season, lasting from June to October, can lead to floods due to heavy rains.
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Youth-led protests in Morocco escalate as violent clashes break out
Protestors clashed with police across Morocco Tuesday night, as youth-led demonstrations demanding better education and healthcare entered their fourth day.
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Niger's Tchiani engages in talks with Mali's military government
In a display of deepening solidarity, Niger’s military leader, General Abdourahamane Tiani, was received with warm camaraderie by his Malian counterpart, General Assimi Goïta, during a working visit to Bamako on Tuesday.
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Malema convicted for discharging firearm at 2018 EFF rally
The politician, who leads the opposition party Economic Freedom Fighters, was charged with contravening the Firearms Control Act.
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South Africa: state-owned utility Eskom makes first profit in eight years
It's a silver lining for South Africa's electricity market and wider economy: utility Eskom made a 16 billion rand profit in the financial year ending in March 2025, the first since 2017. But some uncertainties remain.
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Record gold prices propel asset values in global markets
The price of gold surged to a record high of $3,870 per ounce on Tuesday, fueling a powerful rally across the sector and catapulting the market debut of Zijin Gold International, which saw its shares soar over 66% on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
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Liberia: Lipo, UL Sign Pact to Launch Technology Innovation Support Center
[Liberian Investigator] The Liberia Intellectual Property Office (LIPO) and the University of Liberia signed an Institutional Agreement to establish a Technology and Innovation Support Center (TISC) at the state-run University.