Africa
International court blocks Niger uranium sale amid Orano dispute
An international court of arbitration has temporarily blocked the sale of uranium stockpiles over a dispute between the Niger government and French mining group Orano.
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Africa
At least four killed and over 70 injured in Russian strike across Kyiv
At least four people were killed and dozens wounded as Russia launched one of its largest overnight barrages on Ukraine, with Kyiv suffering the heaviest bombardment since last month’s deadly air attack that left 21 people dead.
Africa
Presidential campaign kicks off in Uganda ahead of January 2026 general election
Uganda's electoral commission released an official campaign schedule for all eight presidential candidates.
Africa
World's tallest bridge opens to traffic in China's Guizhou province
The world's tallest bridge opened to traffic on Sunday morning in the southwestern Chinese province of Guizhou.
Africa
Zimbabwe: Biodiesel Output Soars - Move Bodes Well for Rural Industrialisation, Modernisation Thrust
[The Herald] Mutoko -- Biodiesel production is set to rise to 75 000 litres from 3 000 litres per day following the upgrading of an engineering firm's processing plant, giving impetus to the Second Republic's rural industrialisation and modernisation drive.
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Africa: Understanding Football Betting Markets Across Africa
[InfoWire] Football is a unifying passion that brings together millions of Africans on the continent. This affection has also made football betting very popular on the continent. From the cities of Nigeria to the communities of South Africa and Kenya, fans get to enjoy the thrill of guessing the outcome
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Zimbabwe: Hwange Fires Up U.S.$8 Million Coke Oven Battery
[The Herald] Hwange -- Hwange Colliery Company Limited (HCCL) is set to fire up its newly completed US$8 million coke oven battery on Wednesday, marking a pivotal moment in the company's turnaround strategy, a thrust fuelled by a concurrent US$60 million investment into a major underground
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Kenya: Ketraco Completes Loiyangalani-Suswa Grid Restoration
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO) has completed restoration of the Loiyangalani-Suswa 400kV double circuit transmission line, enabling full evacuation of power from the Lake Turkana Wind Power plant.
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Nigeria: As Nationwide Strike Begins Today - Govt Wades Into Dangote, PENGASSAN Face-Off
[Vanguard] ·Dangote blasts PENGASSAN ·Only recall of members can stop strike -- PENGASSAN
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Nigeria: Zamfara Mine Collapse - Govt Confirms 13 Dead, Denies 100 Casualties
[Vanguard] The Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals Development has dismissed reports claiming that over 100 people died in the gold mine pit collapse in Jabaka village, Maru LGA of Zamfara State.
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Rwanda: Rwanda, Egypt Waive Visa Restrictions in Growing Relations
[New Times] Rwanda and Egypt on Sunday, September 28, signed a Visa Waiver Agreement that will allow easier travel between the two countries, whose relations have seen a boost in recent days.
Africa
Somalia: Somalia's Parliament Remains Inactive for Four Months Amid Growing Criticism
[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- Somalia's federal parliament has remained inactive for more than four consecutive months, with no clear indication of when sessions will resume, sparking growing concern and criticism from political analysts and members of the public.