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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

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In Sudan, Deadly Attacks in al-Hilaliya Leave 73 Dead

At least 73 people have reportedly died under mysterious circumstances in Sudan’s al-Hilaliya, a town besieged by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces , according to the Sudanese Doctors Union as reported by Reuters. The town is among dozens in eastern El Gezira state affected by recent RSF attacks, sparked by the defection of a senior commander to the army, displacing over 135,000 people in a wave of retaliatory violence.

todayNovember 8, 2024 5

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Mozambique Protests Intensify as Frelimo’s Election Victory Faces Backlash

  In Mozambique, police have fired tear gas at protesters in the largest demonstration yet against the Frelimo party, which was declared the winner of disputed elections on October 9, says Al Jazeera. Frustrations have grown as Frelimo’s victory extends its 49 years in power, with human rights groups reporting that at least 18 people have been killed amid a forceful police crackdown on the protests.

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Namibian truck torched amid Mozambique post-election violence

Post-election unrest in Mozambique has closed the Maputo port, a chrome export hub, and led to deadly clashes in several cities. The Namibian Revolutionary Transport Union reported that a Namibian truck was set on fire, urging a swift resolution to protect truck drivers facing serious risks. The union’s Secretary General, Petersen Kambinda.

todayNovember 7, 2024 21

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Ghana’s Consumer Inflation Climbs to 22.1% in October

  Ghana's consumer inflation rose for the second consecutive month in October, reaching 22.1% year-on-year, up from 21.5% in September, according to the country's statistics service. Reuters says, a government statistician shared that both food and non-food inflation had increased during the month. He highlighted that three sectors—food and non-alcoholic beverages, housing, water and fuel, and transport—accounted for about two-thirds of the overall inflation rate for October.

todayNovember 7, 2024 2

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Mozambique Faces Growing Unrest as Opposition Plans Mass Rally

Mozambique is bracing for a potential escalation of unrest following the election of President Daniel Chapo in October. According to Deutsche Welle, today, opposition-led demonstrations in the capital, Maputo, are expected to culminate in a large rally, raising concerns about increased violence and riots. An analyst noted that due to the long-standing repressive nature of the country’s regime, violence has increasingly become the only way to engage effectively with those […]

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Africa Collective Expands Davos 2025 Agenda with Afreximbank

Africa Collective, with support from Afreximbank and the AfCFTA Secretariat, will host expanded Africa-focused events during Davos 2025. The program, running from January 20 to 24 alongside the World Economic Forum, will include new sessions and partner spaces to promote African economic and investment priorities. Lead partners Novartis and Standard Bank, along with supporting partners Old Mutual and Ventures Platform, are backing the initiative.

todayNovember 6, 2024 5

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Nigeria’s National Grid Experiences Ninth Collapse of the Year

On Tuesday, Nigeria’s national grid suffered a partial collapse, leading to widespread power outages. According to Reuters, the Transmission Company of Nigeria reported that a disturbance at 12:52 GMT, triggered by line and generator trips, destabilized the system. Although power was restored in areas like Abuja, outages continued in other parts of the country.

todayNovember 6, 2024 5

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Tragedy Near Comoros Islands as Traffickers Capsize Boat, Killing 25

The UN’s migration agency, IOM, reported that at least 25 people died after traffickers deliberately capsized a boat near the Comoros islands on Friday night. Reuters has it that the incident, which took place between Anjouan and Mayotte, marks the third such tragedy in three months, raising alarms over increased trafficking risks in the region. IOM expressed sorrow over the incident and called attention to the urgent need for enhanced […]

todayNovember 5, 2024 3

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Botswana’s New President Highlights Historic Peaceful Transition

  Botswana's new President, Duma Boko, assumed office, commending his predecessor for enabling a peaceful transition of power following elections that ended his party's nearly 60-year rule. ENCA indicates that Boko praised the handover by outgoing President Mokgweetsi Masisi as a testament to Botswana's democratic maturity, setting a global example of stability and progress. He made his remarks at the presidential office during the formal transfer of administration.

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