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Activists and political leaders from Northern Bahr el Ghazal are calling for greater representation of women in public decision-making and the next South Sudanese elections. In Aweil, Angelina Agau Thiep and Awut Kuel Kuel discussed women standing as candidates, particularly for governor and MP positions, according to Radio Tamazuj.
Source: Radio Tamazuj
Ukraine launched a massive drone attack on several energy, digital and transport infrastructures in Russia’s St Petersburg region, after about 150 aircraft were destroyed, according to local authorities. The Ruchi oil depot, a data centre and an electricity substation were hit, the Daily Post reports.
Source: Daily Post
The Association for Sustainable Development and Solidarity and Mongo commune organised a campaign on 15 October on good practices at Mongo provincial hospital in Chad. Discussions covered hygiene, visiting hours, noise and respect for healthcare staff, Tchadinfos reports.
Source: Tchadinfos
Authorities in South Sudan and Uganda are calling for joint action against illegal weapons and land tensions along their border. The Pogee cross-border meeting also addressed land administration and a road project, according to New Vision.
Source: Eyeradio
Mauritania’s new Minister of Energy and Petroleum, Mohamed Ould Abdel Vetah, says he wants to continue regional cooperation as the country faces an electricity crisis. He was received by Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye on 16 October, according to Financial Afrik, which reports his commitment to regional cooperation.
Source: Kassataya
Nigerian footballer Temitope Vincent is leaving Plateau United after two seasons to join Libyan club Olympic Azzawiya. He announced his departure in a farewell message to his teammates, officials and the team’s supporters, according to the Daily Post.
Source: Daily Post
Work to rehabilitate Sokodé’s former central police station was launched on 16 October 2026 by Mayor Ouro-Sama Mohamed Sad. The project, overseen by Togo’s ministry responsible for security, is expected to last two months and notably includes renovating the cells and offices, according to 24heureinfo.
Source: 24heureinfo
Eight Nigerian soldiers were killed when a mine targeting their vehicle exploded in Kinuba village, Borno State, near the Cameroon border. Security sources cited by AFP accuse ISWAP fighters, while a member of a self-defence force was injured.
Source: Aminiya
Parental Care Nursery and Primary School in Bushenyi held a religious ceremony for 138 final-year primary pupils after they took part in Uganda’s national music, dance and drama championship. Bushenyi-Ishaka Mayor Richard Byaruhanga encouraged parents and teachers to support extracurricular activities, which help develop talent, reports Nile Post.
Source: Nile Post
Tlaleng Mofokeng, the Economic Freedom Fighters’ candidate for Johannesburg mayor, is continuing her campaign despite her husband’s death on 10 July. The doctor and human rights activist, a former UN special rapporteur on the right to health, wants to offer a different direction to a municipality in crisis, according to the Daily Maverick.
Source: Daily Maverick
Already crowned World Boxing Organisation heavyweight champion, Daniel Dubois beat Fabio Wardley by a second-round stoppage after his opponent’s corner threw in the towel. The British boxer of Nigerian origin then said he wanted to fight in bigger bouts and earn more, according to Businessday.
Source: Businessday
Father Patricio Alfredo Sánchez Molinari died after being struck by a wooden cross that fell during a mass in Guayaquil, Ecuador. The Archdiocese of Guayaquil confirmed his death on 18 October 2026 and paid tribute to him, while the circumstances of the fall remain under examination, according to its official message.
Source: La Nouvelle Tribune
Tanzanian real estate brokers are being urged to follow ethical rules, undergo training and join official registration systems. Juneid Othman, director of Mkuyu Africa Company, made the call at a professional meeting in Dar es Salaam, reports the Daily News.
Source: Daily News
Gabonese basketball players Hermann Junior Boukosso Igouwe and Elysé Darcy Makambo were the main highlights for their national team at the AfroCan Zone 4 qualifying tournament in Douala. Boukosso, Gabon’s leading scorer, is due to take part next in the Basketball Africa League qualifiers with Espoir BC in Brazzaville from 24 to 28 October, reports L’Union.
Source: L’Union
The City of Dakar launched construction of a level-three hospital in Parcelles Assainies on 17 October 2026, at a total cost of 15.6 billion CFA francs. The 300-bed facility is due to be delivered in 18 months and aims to improve access to specialist care in a commune of more than 300,000 people, according to Seneweb.
Source: Seneweb
Guinean comedian Mamadou Lamarana Barry, known as “Billo le faux”, says he has been working since 1997 and remains active on stage and in front of the cameras in 2026. In an interview with Africaguinee.com, he discusses his career and artists’ living conditions.
Source: Africaguinée
Al Ahly came from behind to win against Kitara in the CAF Confederation Cup. The Observer’s report describes the victory without specifying the score or the detailed circumstances of the match.
Source: The Observer
Koushmalee Ramkoosalsing-Tour celebrates 17 years in remission after breast cancer was detected in 2009, while Nayegee Auguste recounts her own recovery. Their accounts describe life after treatment, the fear of recurrence and family support, reports Defimedia.
Source: Defimedia
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