Africa
Nigeria: Shoprite Nigeria Struggling Under New Owners As Shelves Go Empty, Stores Close
[Premium Times] Shoprite's decline is most noticeable inside its stores in Abuja, Lagos, and other parts of the country.
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Africa
Rwanda: Why Rwanda Ended Price Controls On Farm Produce
[New Times] The government says it has ended set prices for agricultural produce, a major policy shift that now lets farmers and buyers determine prices through open market negotiations.
Africa
Somalia: Somalia, Saudi Arabia in Talks to Strengthen Transport and Aviation Ties
[Radio Dalsan] Riyadh -- Somalia and Saudi Arabia are exploring ways to boost bilateral cooperation in transport and aviation, including the introduction of direct flights between the two countries.
Africa
Nigeria: Academic Staff Union Suspends 'Warning' Strike
[Premium Times] ASUU embarked on a two-week warning strike on Monday, 13 October, over the government's failure to address its lingering demands
Africa
Africa: Africa Trade Gateway Boosts Digital Trade in Rwanda
[Afreximbank] The Africa Trade Gateway (ATG), a pioneering digital trade ecosystem designed to revolutionize Africa's trade, has launched an initiative for national adoption awareness in Rwanda, marking a significant milestone in the continent's economic integration journey.
Africa
38 M23 rebel fighters surrender to Congolese army in eastern DRC
Almost 40 members of the M23 rebel group have surrendered in the eastern democratic republic of the Congo, military officials said on Monday.
Africa
Defiant former French president Sarkozy arrives at prison to begin sentence
Nicolas Sarkozy is to begin his five-year sentence for criminal conspiracy in the case involving Libyan funding of his 2007 presidential campaign.
Africa
Tanzania's general election risks becoming 'devoid of legitimacy,' Amnesty In'tl warns
Tanzania’s upcoming elections “risk becoming a procedural affair devoid of legitimacy,” international rights watchdog Amnesty International is warning.
Africa
Drone attack strikes Khartoum Airport hours before planned reopening
A drone attack struck the vicinity of Khartoum International Airport early Tuesday, casting doubt on authorities' plans to reopen the facility for domestic flights the following day after a 30-month closure due to Sudan's brutal civil war.
Africa
Three countries join United States bid to host 2031 Women's World Cup
Mexico, Costa Rica, and Jamaica will also stage games. The US is the sole bidder to host the expanded tournament.
Africa
Sanae Takaichi elected Japan's first female prime minister after coalition deal
The Japanese parliament has elected its first female prime minister, ultraconservative Sanae Takaichi, the new leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party.
Africa
Giant pumpkin regatta makes a splash in Oregon
Thousands of spectators gathered on the shores of Tualatin Lake, near Portland, Oregon, on Sunday to watch costumed participants paddle across the water in giant, hollowed-out pumpkins.