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Twenty-two Malawi Defence Force soldiers received certificates after taking French courses at the Alliance Française de Blantyre in Malawi. Fifteen completed level A1 and seven level B1 before sitting the international DELF examinations the following week, according to Mwnation.
Source: Mwnation
A Cameroonian court is due to deliver its ruling on 26 October in expedited proceedings in the case between the Movement for the Renaissance of Cameroon and Salomon Beas. Actu Cameroun presents the decision as a first step in the legal and media dispute.
Source: Actu Cameroun
A mission from the Economic Community of West African States is assessing the needs of the regional hospitals in Bafatá and Gabú, Guinea-Bissau, to strengthen their capacity. Conducted from 13 to 23 October, the assessment covers management, human resources, access to water and sanitation, among other areas, according to an ECOWAS publication reported by ANG.
Source: Ang
Malawian experts have called on the public to prioritise dialogue and respectful communication to prevent conflicts linked to political divisions, socio-economic inequalities and resources. At a webinar organised by the Gandhi Forum of Malawi and the Institute for Policy Interaction, they warned in particular about abusive language online and defended listening, according to Mwnation.
Source: Mwnation
The Malian army says it struck an armed group base 65 km south-west of Ménaka on 17 October 2026, then a position 35 km south-west of Douentza the following day. The General Staff says reconnaissance operations are continuing to assess the results, according to a statement by the Malian Armed Forces.
Source: Bamada.net
The exhumation reported at Toukra cemetery in Chad was authorised by the deceased’s family and does not constitute grave desecration. Vendors, the cemetery guard and the deputy manager confirmed this account after a rumour circulated on social media, according to Tchadinfos.
Source: Tchadinfos
In Niger, service stations must close to the public from 9pm to 6am, except those designated to remain open, and the sale of fuel in jerrycans outside stations is banned. The temporary measures, in force since 19 October 2026, are intended to facilitate deliveries and replenishment by the Nigerien Petroleum Company, according to the ministries concerned.
Source: Alwihda Info
After the floods of 4 October, water has receded from homes in the Zone de captage area of Grand Yoff, but residents are calling for more effective drainage infrastructure. Senegalese Minister of Hydraulics and Sanitation Cheikh Tidiane Dièye announced increased pumping and the rehabilitation of channels during a visit on 17 October, Le Soleil reports.
Source: Lesoleil
Equatorial Guinea’s Ministry of Public Service has published the results of its review of applications from 1,045 candidates for 81 hospital revenue control officer posts. A total of 957 applications meet the criteria, while 88 have issues with training, qualifications or documentation, according to the ministry.
Source: Realequatorialguinea
Bayern Munich host Arsenal on the third matchday of the Champions League league phase, with Jamal Musiala injured and Michael Olise suspended for the Bavarian side. Fasozine predicts Harry Kane up front for Bayern and Bukayo Saka in Arsenal's attacking trio, with the London club having to cope with several absences.
Source: Fasozine
Senegalese singers Titi and Aïda Samb reunited backstage at Youssou Ndour’s concert at Bercy on 17 October, after a period of tensions. They spoke and expressed their mutual admiration, Senenews reported.
Source: Senenews
South Africa believes US reprisals threaten its sovereignty, amid sharply deteriorating bilateral relations. Presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya considers a revival of ties with Washington unlikely, according to The Namibian.
Source: The Namibian
The South African Lions and Sharks are looking to revive their United Rugby Championship campaigns after several defeats, with away matches against Edinburgh and Cardiff. The fixtures resume on Friday after a break for European competitions, IOL reports.
Source: IOL
After his 17 October 2026 concert at the Accor Arena, Senegalese singer Youssou Ndour met Guinean admirers. Guinea was the guest country at the Grand Bal de Bercy, Kawtef reports, describing a convivial exchange after the show.
Source: Senego
A court in Mombasa found Paul Mackenzie and 28 co-accused guilty of murdering 190 children and one adult who died in a sect that advocated fasting to “meet Jesus”. Judge Diana Kavedza Mochache rejected the defence that the victims had fasted voluntarily, three years after the first bodies were discovered in Kenya.
Source: L’essentiel
In Dakar, the foreign ministers of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger met their countries’ diasporas living in Senegal to hear their concerns. Discussions focused in particular on access to administrative documents, border difficulties and the professional circumstances of nationals, according to Alwihda Info.
Source: Alwihda Info
Frédéric Cholé, the French delegate responsible for local authorities and civil society, met public officials, local elected representatives and grassroots organisations in Togo from 12 to 15 October 2026. A statement published on 19 October by the French Embassy in Togo described the talks as a step in decentralised cooperation between the two countries.
Source: Togotopnews
The Bangui prosecutor’s office announced an investigation into the organisers of the «ville morte» day on 12 October 2026 and defended the arrest of several civil society leaders. Prosecutor Guy Martial Damanguéré said their actions may have contributed to public disorder, according to a statement issued by the prosecutor’s office on 17 October.
Source: Lengosongo
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