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Élodie Thomas was shot on Friday 9 October in Camp-Levieux, Mauritius, while she was in a van during a police road check. Her condition is considered serious and reinforcements were deployed after a crowd gathered outside the police station, reports Defimedia.
Source: Defimedia
Former Mauritian Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth criticised Navin Ramgoolam’s trip to London and his 30- to 40-minute meeting with Jonathan Powell, the British adviser on the Chagos issue. He believes the head of government should have met a British minister, according to Ionnews.
Source: Ionnews
Kenyan referee John Sulwe was violently attacked by players and supporters during the play-off between Kariobangi Sharks and Mombasa United, after a penalty was awarded in the final minute. Kariobangi Sharks were leading 2-1 in the decisive promotion match, Seneweb reports.
Source: Seneweb
South Sudanese President Salva Kiir returned to Juba after six days of visits to Kenya and South Africa devoted to the peace process and the elections scheduled for December. His office says legal preparations are complete, while administrative and logistical arrangements are continuing.
Source: Radio Tamazuj
Anita Rukundo Tayebwa, the Bahamas’ new honorary consul in Uganda, wants to bring the two countries’ tourism sectors closer and help Uganda learn from the Bahamas’ experience. She compared the Bahamas’ 12 million visitors and $5.27 billion in revenue in 2025 with Uganda’s approximately 1.6 million visitors and $1.62 billion in revenue, The Independent reports.
Source: The Independent
Clashes between armed civilians in Rumbek, in South Sudan’s Lakes State, have killed about 71 people, including four soldiers, according to a preliminary government tally. The fighting, which began on Friday after violence in Nyangkot, led to the deployment of security forces and the arrest of four suspects, Radio Tamazuj reports.
Source: Radio Tamazuj
Ethiopia accuses Eritrea of sending soldiers up to 60 kilometres into its territory and invokes self-defence before the UN Security Council. Asmara rejects the accusations and says Addis Ababa is waging a war of aggression to regain access to the port of Assab, according to Reuters and the Associated Press.
Source: Beninwebtv
The UN Human Rights Council has renewed for one year the mandate of Fortuné Gaëtan Zongo, Special Rapporteur on the human rights situation in Burundi. The extension covers the period leading up to the May 2027 presidential election, amid civic restrictions and reports of executions, enforced disappearances and torture, according to Iwacu.
Source: Iwacu Burundi
A Kenyan police station chief and one of his guards were killed when their vehicle ran over a mine between Saretho and Bogyar, Kenya. Security force officials blamed the explosion on the armed group Al-Shabaab and said investigations were under way, Caasimada Online reports.
Source: Caasimada Online
In Madagascar, 26 participants took part in early-warning training on drought and health risks, including 20 observers from Ambovombe, Amboasary Atsimo and Isaka Ivondro. The initiative is part of the Mitsinjo mialoha ny haintany project, run with the National Office for Risk and Disaster Management and the Malagasy Red Cross, Newsmada reports.
Source: Newsmada
The medical commission of the Burundi Football Federation has called up players from the women’s National Leagues A and B for pre-season medical examinations. These are scheduled from 12 to 20 October, ahead of the 2026-2027 championship, according to the federation’s notice dated 8 October.
Source: Iwacu Burundi
Ethiopia’s federal army has taken control of Mekelle, capital of the Tigray region, after the withdrawal of Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) forces. The troops entered the city without major clashes, as the conflict in northern Ethiopia entered a new phase, according to AFP cited by Caasimada Online.
Source: Caasimada Online
Militias allied to Ethiopian federal troops entered Mekele, the capital of the Tigray region, after Tigrayan forces had largely left the city several hours earlier. The advance marks a new stage in the federal offensive, according to local witnesses cited by France 24.
Source: France 24
A comparative test highlights significant quality differences between canned tuna brands sold in Mauritian supermarkets. The analysis distinguishes skipjack from yellowfin and stresses the importance of fishing methods amid pressure on Indian Ocean stocks, reports Ionnews.
Source: Ionnews
The arrival of football fans in Hoima for an AFCON 2027 qualifying match revealed limited accommodation and catering capacity. These difficulties have raised concerns about the city’s preparations to host the continental tournament, according to Nile Post.
Source: Nile Post
In the agricultural village of Assamo, in the Ali-Sabieh region, climate change is already affecting fields, water points and farming and pastoral activities. A mission of parliamentarians accompanied by ministry officials responsible for the sector visited the area to examine these difficulties, according to Lanation.
Source: Lanation
Copper cables and several accessories were stolen from a photovoltaic farm in Saint-Pierre, Mauritius, causing estimated losses of 673,000 rupees, excluding 25,000 rupees in property damage. The theft is believed to have taken place between 15 and 28 September 2026 despite the presence of cameras and guards, according to the complaint.
Source: Ionnews
The Seychelles government has received a donation from Russia comprising food, books and several items of medical equipment. The Seychelles Broadcasting Corporation does not specify the value or date of the handover, but confirms the humanitarian and documentary nature of this public assistance.
Source: Sbc
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