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

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Malawian Opposition Leader Faces Charges of Plotting to Assassinate President Chakwera

  Patricia Kaliati, Secretary-General of Malawi’s opposition UTM party, has been charged with conspiring to assassinate President Lazarus Chakwera. BBC Africa says, arrested last week, Kaliati appeared in court on Monday in Lilongwe, where she remained silent as her lawyer asserted her innocence. Few specifics of the alleged plot have been disclosed, while opposition members argue the charges may be politically motivated.

todayOctober 29, 2024 9

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Pick n Pay to Exit Nigerian Market

  South African grocery retailer Pick n Pay has announced its decision to exit Nigeria by selling its 51% stake in a joint venture, as part of its restructuring efforts outside its home market, according to CEO Sean Summers says Reuters. The retailer, which operates two stores in Nigeria, entered the market less than five years ago through a partnership with A.G. Leventis (Nigeria).

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Botswana’s ruling party promises change ahead of Wednesday’s election

Botswana’s ruling party, the Botswana Democratic Party which has been in power for nearly six decades, is calling for “change” in its campaign ahead of Wednesday’s election—a slogan more typical of opposition groups. According to Bloomberg News, President Mokgweetsi Masisi, who has led since 2018, acknowledged a need for a new approach, though opposition leaders argue the BDP cannot deliver it.

todayOctober 28, 2024 11

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ANC vows to fight against electricity tariff increases

South Africa's African National Congress has announced its opposition to any increase in electricity tariffs. During a media briefing at the ANC's national executive committee meeting in Boksburg, Economic Transformation Committee chairperson Mmamaloko Kubayi said electricity must remain affordable.  

todayOctober 28, 2024 12

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Africa Solidifies Commitment to Disaster Risk Reduction with Windhoek Declaration

The 9th Africa Regional Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction culminated in the adoption of the Windhoek Declaration, reaffirming Africa's dedication to the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030 over the next three years. With participation from over 800 delegates across the continent, the platform focused on critical topics such as risk governance, financing strategies, and the effects of the El Niño phenomenon. Key discussions underscored the need for increased […]

todayOctober 28, 2024 4

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IMF Calls for Economic Reforms in Sub-Saharan Africa to Boost Growth

Sub-Saharan African countries reliant on commodity exports must implement economic reforms to address uneven regional growth, stated Abebe Aemro Selassie, the International Monetary Fund's Africa Director. Reuters reports that the IMF's latest World Economic Outlook reveals that the region's growth is projected at 3.6% this year, consistent with last year's figures and lower than the April forecast of 3.8%. Commodity-dependent economies are notably underperforming compared to their more diversified counterparts.

todayOctober 28, 2024 4

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Kenyan Activist Boniface Mwangi Detained on Incitement Charges

Renowned Kenyan human rights activist Boniface Mwangi has been detained by police on accusations of inciting violence, according to his wife, who reported that six masked individuals took him from their home. BBC Africa indicates that Mwangi’s detention follows his recent call for an anti-government protest at a marathon in Nairobi set for Sunday. Police spokesperson Resila Onyango confirmed Mwangi’s custody but did not offer further information.

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Helicopter Crash in Nigeria Kills Three En Route to Offshore Oil Facility

  A helicopter crash in Nigeria claimed the lives of at least three people on Thursday while en route to an offshore oil production facility, according to the state-owned NNPC. Reuters indicates that the helicopter, operated by East Winds Aviation, lost contact during its flight from Port Harcourt to the Antan Floating Production Storage and Offloading facility. The aircraft was carrying eight individuals, including six passengers and two crew members.

todayOctober 25, 2024 12

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