By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Goobjoog
Somali poet Abshir Nuur Farah, known as Abshir-Bacadle, died on 10 October 2010. A writer, humanitarian and human rights advocate, he is profiled in a commemorative tribute published by Goobjoog, which looks back at his life and literary legacy.
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Somalia’s National Anti-Money Laundering Committee has added ten people to its financial sanctions list, including Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen, former president of the South West State. Authorities must freeze their assets and report their financial transactions, according to Goobjoog, citing a statement dated 13 October 2026.
🇸🇴 Somalia · Source: Goobjoog ·
A reggae concert held in Kigali on 18 October paid tribute to South African singer Lucky Dube, who died 19 years ago. Participants highlighted his messages of peace, love and opposition to discrimination, according to Rwandan media outlet Imvaho Nshya.
🇷🇼 Rwanda · Source: Imvahonshya ·
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.
🇸🇴 Somalia · Source: Goobjoog ·
Emmanuel Uduaghan, former governor of Delta State in Nigeria, died on 19 October 2026, three days before his 72nd birthday. His family announced his death in a statement, recalling his roles as health commissioner, state government secretary and governor from 2007 to 2015.
🇳🇬 Nigeria · Source: Vanguard ·
Somalia prepares livestock exports to IraqSomalia and Iraq have agreed to examine ways to increase trade, including by facilitating exports of Somali livestock to the Iraqi market, Somalia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced. Ministers Abdisalam Abdi Ali and Fuad Hussein also discussed the agricultural and economic sectors during a meeting held on the sidelines of a meeting of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, according to the ministry.
Uganda: Victoria University graduates 2,600 and calls for a laptop for every pupilVictoria University has graduated about 2,600 students in Uganda, where its vice-chancellor Lawrence Muganga called for every pupil to be equipped with a laptop. He proposed a national policy covering pupils from primary school through to university and vocational training, to prepare the country for changes driven by artificial intelligence, according to Eagle.The week in Africa
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