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The Seychelles Department of Risk and Disaster Management is tackling hazards posed by trees near roads in Anse Boileau. Several public agencies are taking part in the safety operation, according to the Seychelles Broadcasting Corporation.
Source: Sbc
Djibouti President Ismail Omar Guelleh received the credentials of five new ambassadors from Türkiye, Germany, Russia, the United Kingdom and Cuba. The diplomats, all based in Djibouti, promised to strengthen bilateral ties, according to the Djibouti Information Agency.
Source: Adi
Juba County’s caretaker commissioner, Kalisto Lado, says citizens should not have to beg for public services funded by their taxes. He recalled that providing schools, hospitals and other essential services is the responsibility of leaders, according to an interview with Eye Radio.
Source: Eyeradio
Ethiopia has inaugurated a precious metals refinery in Addis Ababa capable of processing more than 600 tonnes a year, including to produce gold and silver bars for export. The project is intended to attract the processing of African minerals and strengthen local transformation, according to the Ethiopian Prime Minister’s Office.
Source: Mercado
Constable Angelo Cafrine received the award for best student among 35 new police officers trained in the Seychelles. He also received other awards and his certificate at a ceremony held on Friday at the Pointe Larue Police Academy, the Seychelles Broadcasting Corporation reports.
Source: Sbc
Djiboutian construction and public works professionals created a federation at a constitutive assembly at the Sheraton Hotel in Djibouti. Initiated by the Chamber of Commerce, the organisation is intended to represent national companies and support their access to major projects, according to La Nation.
Source: Lanation
South Sudan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Cecilia Adut Manyok Adeng, has arrived in Kigali to attend the Innovate Africa 2026 conference as a special guest. The event, scheduled for 12 and 13 October, is expected to include an address by the minister, according to South Sudan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as cited by Eye Radio.
Source: Eyeradio
South Sudanese activist Edmund Yakani has called on the Inter-Party Dialogue to adopt practical decisions to prepare for elections scheduled for December 2026. He wants all political actors included and the peace agreement upheld, while urging leaders to assess the remaining tasks, according to Eye Radio.
Source: Eyeradio
South Sudan is calling for stronger digital governance in response to the risks and opportunities of artificial intelligence. Ajou Luol, director general of the South Sudanese Media Authority, advocated these measures after attending the Global Digital Forum in Moscow, according to Eye Radio.
Source: Eyeradio
Former Somali Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khaire has accused the authorities of military movements targeting the homes of former leaders in Mogadishu. He believes these actions could worsen instability and is calling for dialogue on the electoral process, according to a statement reported by Shabellemedia amid growing political tensions.
Source: Shabellemedia
The Cancer Concern association conducted a breast cancer awareness campaign outside Camion Hall in the Seychelles. The initiative aims to inform the public about the disease and encourage better prevention, reports the Seychelles Broadcasting Corporation.
Source: Sbc
Marie-May Madeleine, a teacher at the Seychelles Exceptional School, celebrates twenty-five years of service in education. She is among the staff honoured, alongside another secondary school teacher from Pointe Larue, in an interview broadcast by the Seychelles Broadcasting Corporation.
Source: Sbc
The 36th teachers’ awards ceremony recognised school staff for their length of service and work in the Seychelles. Linda Marie, who taught for 47 years at Baie Sainte-Anne school on Praslin, was among those honoured, the Seychelles Broadcasting Corporation reports.
Source: Sbc
FTM Manjakaray, the 2025 Madagascar champions, were eliminated in the Madagascar Cup quarter-finals after losing 17-16 to TFMA Ankasina. COSFA, TFA Anatihazo and Uscar also secured qualification for the semi-finals, according to Newsmada.
Source: Newsmada
The fourth phase of the Mahé coastal reclamation project has officially begun in Seychelles, at a cost of €15 million. Carried out by Jan De Nul Dredging, the works were launched on Aurore Island in the presence of President Patrick Herminie and Vice-President Sebastien Pillay, according to the Seychelles Broadcasting Corporation.
Source: Sbc
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has called on his compatriots to make national unity a collective responsibility to build the country’s future. In a message marking the 19th National Flag Day, he invoked shared history and the philosophy of Medemer, according to Fanamc.
Source: Fanamc
A Ugandan parliamentary committee recommends that the Trade Minister begin proceedings to remove James K. Kalibbala, chairman of the national standards council. It accuses him of using the title engineer for 34 years without being registered in the professional register, according to a report presented to Parliament and reported by Nile Post.
Source: Nile Post
Kenyan marathon runner Amos Kipruto won the Chicago Marathon in 2 hours 1 minute 09 seconds, a personal best that equals Eliud Kipchoge’s best mark. His victory, the second-fastest winning performance in the race’s history, could earn him about 12.9 million Kenyan shillings, according to Tuko.
Source: Tuko
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