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Burundian defender Yussuf Ndayishimiye played all 90 minutes of OGC Nice’s 2-1 win over Strasbourg, making several decisive interventions. He then wore the captain’s armband during the final minutes, ahead of Burundi’s matches against Zambia and Togo in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, reports Iwacu Burundi.
Source: Iwacu Burundi
Ethiopia wants to strengthen its food sovereignty by developing agricultural production to supply its population and increase exports. This approach is presented as the economic continuation of its history of defending African independence, according to Fanamc, which notably cites the 1896 victory at Adwa.
Source: Fanamc
The Djiboutian Social Development Agency has completed a nutrition project funded with 2.5 million dollars from the Japanese Social Development Fund. Deployed in four districts of Djibouti, it targeted 6,000 beneficiaries and notably trained 135 agents, according to Adi.
Source: Adi
Ugandan security forces seized 275 bags of charcoal in Amuru and Pakwach districts in the north of the country and arrested two suspects. The operations on 6 and 10 October 2026 targeted illegal transport and trade banned under a government order, Pmldaily reports.
Source: Pmldaily
Djibouti’s Labour Minister, Yonis Ali Guedi, visited an automotive assembly company in Addis Ababa to explore training young Djiboutians for jobs in electric mobility. Discussions covered hosting pre-selected young people and giving them practical experience, according to the Djibouti Information Agency.
Source: Adi
A fire at GOICO Plaza market in Musanze, Rwanda, destroyed goods valued at more than 30 billion Rwandan francs and severely damaged the building. Seventeen people were admitted to hospital, including two who were injured, before 15 were discharged, Umuseke reports, citing Governor Maurice Mugabowagahunde.
Source: Umuseke
The expansion and modernisation project at Mwanza port in Tanzania is expected to allow it to accommodate five ships simultaneously. Minister Paul Makonda urged the Tanzania Ports Authority to complete the work on time to strengthen passenger and cargo transport on Lake Victoria, HabariLeo reports.
Source: HabariLeo
Zanzibari minister Saada Salum Mkuya believes Tanzania’s National Vision 2050 can increase women’s presence in leadership and decision-making roles. She calls for stronger training and access to economic opportunities for women, young people and people with disabilities, according to Daily News.
Source: Daily News
South Sudanese wrestler Alijou Nhial, nicknamed “Coronavirus”, has died in Juba from complications linked to hepatitis B and meningitis, according to relatives and fans quoted by Radio Tamazuj. A well-known figure in the Bahr el Ghazal region, he had been transferred to the capital several times to receive specialised treatment.
Source: Radio Tamazuj
Judith Nafula, known in Kenya as Mama Maria after presenting herself as Mary, the mother of Jesus, has died at Busia Referral Hospital. The Kenya Charismatic Renewal Church announced her death in a statement signed by Archbishop Felix Barasa, Tuko reports.
Source: Tuko
Rwanda presented its coffee in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah to boost exports and broaden its international markets. The country exports 60% of its coffee production; 604 tonnes generated $1.6 million over five days, according to Imvahonshya.
Source: Imvahonshya
Burundian party Sahwanya-Frodebu will not field a candidate in the 2027 presidential election, citing irregularities and a lack of democratic guarantees. Its steering council is calling on supporters to remain mobilised for credible elections after talks with the executive, the Interior Ministry and the electoral commission failed, according to its statement.
Source: Iwacu Burundi
Sudan’s Sovereignty Council President Abdel Fattah al-Burhan has tasked a commission with investigating the deaths of Sudanese miners in the border area with Egypt. It will include the Public Prosecution as well as judicial and security officials, according to the Sovereignty Council, which offered its condolences to the families.
Source: Bajnews
AfCRA, the African Credit Rating Agency, has been launched in Mauritius under the auspices of the African Union. It aims to better assess the continent’s economies, reduce the cost of access to capital and strengthen Africa’s financial sovereignty, according to Newsday.
Source: Newsday
A Somali MP who fell ill during a session was evacuated by ambulance from Parliament in Mogadishu. House speaker Cabdulqaadir Maxamed Nuur confirmed the evacuation and defended salary deductions targeting absent lawmakers, reports Caasimada Online.
Source: Caasimada Online
Former Somali Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khayre accuses the government of fuelling tensions in Mogadishu by deploying forces near the residences of opposition figures. He warns that these military movements could trigger new clashes and political instability in the capital, reports Caasimada Online.
Source: Caasimada Online
Seychelles Post has launched two digital platforms enabling individuals to create an account and request deliveries. One of them, ShopSeychelles, is also intended to help local businesses sell their products and services, according to the Seychelles Broadcasting Corporation.
Source: Sbc
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
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