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The French Institute of Madagascar devoted an afternoon and an evening to jazz on 2 October as part of the 37th edition of Madajazzcar. The event brought together several generations around music, reports Midi Madagasikara.
Source: Midi Madagasikara
The Ethiopian federal army and an allied Tigrayan militia control Mekele, the capital of Tigray. This advance is fuelling fears that the conflict could spread beyond Ethiopia, while their rivals meet in El-Alamein, Egypt, reports France 24.
Source: France 24
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
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud held what was described as sensitive talks with the United States, according to Somali media outlet Caasimada. The visible part of the article places the information in Mogadishu, but does not establish what was discussed or what decisions were taken.
Source: Caasimada Online
Kenyan senator Edwin Sifuna has adopted The Equitable Party as the political vehicle for the Linda Mwananchi movement and plans to rename it after the movement. He describes the move as a response to the takeover of the ODM party by forces he considers regressive, according to Tuko.
Source: Tuko
Somaliland has asked Israel to provide it with modern defence systems to protect itself from a possible Turkish threat. The request comes amid relations between the authorities in Hargeisa and the Israeli government, Somali media outlet Caasimada reports.
Source: Caasimada Online
Djibouti’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the attack on an electrical facility serving the Prophet’s Mosque in Medina, Saudi Arabia. In a statement published on Friday 2 October, Djibouti expressed solidarity with the kingdom and reaffirmed its opposition to attacks targeting civilian infrastructure, La Nation reports.
Source: Lanation
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
José A. Solofoharijao, leader of the Liana Fahasoavana ny Nosiko party, is calling for a “social shield” after the IMF approved a disbursement of 155 million dollars for Madagascar. He expressed concern about measures associated with the ECF and RSF programmes, according to Midi Madagasikara.
Source: Midi Madagasikara
The Seychelles Defence Forces are continuing to destroy expired ammunition at the UCPS site on Praslin. The operation’s shaking and noise have raised concerns among residents, reports the Seychelles Broadcasting Corporation.
Source: Sbc
The story traces footballer Akbar Muderi’s beginnings in Ngozi, Burundi, where he learned the game with Messager FC. It presents Kigali as the place where the player built his career, reports Iwacu Burundi.
Source: Iwacu Burundi
The British government says Mauritius has undertaken to protect the marine environment of the Chagos archipelago. Defimedia reports this statement from London in the context of relations between the two countries over the archipelago.
Source: Defimedia
Tanzanian official Makalla assured the Inter-Parliamentary Union secretary general that Arusha was ready to host the organisation’s assembly. The meeting is expected to place the city at the centre of international attention, according to The Citizen.
Source: The Citizen
Yaga Burundi presents a trial in Butanyerera concerning economic violence and family property, highlighting the possible role of women in such cases. The issue forms part of the debate on gender-based violence.
Source: Yaga Burundi
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
South Sudan is entering a new political phase after President Salva Kiir Mayardit dissolved the revitalised transitional government of national unity. Preparations for elections scheduled for December 2026 have revived debates over lasting peace and the role of local initiatives, according to Eye Radio.
Source: Eyeradio
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
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