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Somaliland’s representative in Israel, Maxamed Xaaji, rejects Ethiopian ambassador Tesfaye Yetayeh Anteneh’s warning about the security risks of recognising the territory. He says an official relationship with Somaliland would bring Ethiopia strategic, economic and security benefits, Caasimada Online reports.
Source: Caasimada Online
Mauritian singer Micheline Virahsawmy, 74, can no longer sing after suffering six strokes and resuming dialysis in recent months. Her daughter Meeraj says the contribution of the artist, who wrote more than 20 songs and performed on three albums, should be recognised during her lifetime, reports Defimedia.
Source: Defimedia
Kenyan movement Linda Mwananchi will soon announce the opening of registration for candidates for the 2027 general elections. Its leader Edwin Sifuna has barred aspirants from holding local party positions during the selection process, according to Tuko.
Source: Tuko
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamoud says Mogadishu’s TURKSOM complex is a training centre for the Somali army, not a Turkish military base. Opened in 2017, the site has trained thousands of Somali soldiers and officers, he told Al Jazeera.
Source: Caasimada Online
A resident of Henrietta and her husband are seeking 11.1 million Mauritian rupees from the Mauritian state after what they consider negligent treatment of breast cancer led to a mastectomy. The complaint, filed with the Supreme Court, follows several consultations since April 2024, reports Defimedia.
Source: Defimedia
Ethiopia’s participation in the International Monetary Fund has reached 300.7 million special drawing rights, amid a reshaping of the balance within the institution. The G24 warns that such a realignment could reduce the voice of smaller and poorer members, according to Addis Fortune.
Source: Addis Fortune
Ethiopia’s parliament has approved the appointment of 22 ministers, including three opposition figures, in a vote marked by two votes against and 12 abstentions. The government reshuffle was approved on 6 October 2021, according to Addis Fortune.
Source: Addis Fortune
Russia has offered to facilitate dialogue between Ethiopia and Eritrea as their diplomatic relations deteriorate. Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Alimov has called on both countries to show restraint and settle their differences politically, according to a statement cited by Russian daily Izvestia.
Source: Goobjoog
Somalia’s Under-17 team eliminated Rwanda on penalties, 5-4, after a 1-1 draw in the semi-final of the CECAFA U17 tournament. The Ocean Stars will face Uganda in the final on 19 October, according to Goobjoog, for the regional title and a place at the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations.
Source: Goobjoog
GiveDirectly Rwanda says it has distributed more than $150 million to over 250,000 poor households in 23 districts across the country during its 10 years of activity. A beneficiary from Gikomero, in Gasabo district, said the 1,150,000 Rwandan francs received were used to buy livestock and pay his children’s school fees, Umuseke reports.
Source: Umuseke
Kenya confirmed four new Ebola infections, including three healthcare workers, bringing the national total to seven after the death of the first patient. The four patients were already in quarantine and 128 of the 130 identified contacts had been traced, according to Director-General for Health Patrick Amoth and Kenya’s Ministry of Health.
Source: Mediacongo
Four civilians were killed and several others injured when a Sudanese army drone targeted their vehicle near Ankouch, in West Kordofan state, according to the Kordofan Observatory. The passengers were travelling from Abu Qalb locality to Al-Mazroub, in North Kordofan, to receive medical care and buy essential goods, reports Sudan Tribune.
Source: Sudantribune
The Tanzania Bureau of Standards is urging food producers to meet quality and safety requirements before products go on sale. Acting regional manager Cyril Kimario said the move should protect consumers and boost the competitiveness of Tanzanian products, according to HabariLeo.
Source: HabariLeo
Tanzania and China signed an agreement on 17 October 2026 to improve vocational training, including by establishing workshops equipped with modern technologies and providing workplace placements. The partnership also includes teacher training and courses in engineering, railways, roads and bridges, Mwananchi reports.
Source: Mwananchi
The Kenyan Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission is seeking support from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime to improve investigations into cross-border cases and recover public funds. Its director general Abdi Mohamud discussed technical cooperation, investigative tools and mutual legal assistance with the Office’s director, Monica Juma, in Vienna, according to Citizen.
Source: Citizen
Djibouti’s Foreign Minister Abdoulkader Houssein Omar was received in Baghdad on 17 October by Iraqi President Nizar Amidi. The two officials discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation on the sidelines of the ministerial meeting of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, ADI reports.
Source: Adi
Drones operated by the Rapid Support Forces damaged four gold-processing facilities at the Bajon mining site in South Kordofan, with no casualties. The attack on the Qadeer mine market took place on a public holiday, when workers were absent, according to the Sudanese Mineral Resources Company.
Source: Radio Tamazuj
Djibouti’s Foreign Minister, Abdoulkader Houssein Omar, called for solidarity among Muslim countries and the peaceful settlement of disputes at the 52nd session of the Council of Ministers of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation. He also advocated economic integration among member states and said Djibouti would support initiatives respecting sovereignty and territorial integrity, ADI reports.
Source: Adi
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