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Joseph N’Diaye, curator of Gorée’s House of Slaves who died in 2009, devoted his life to passing on the history of the slave trade. During a 2006 television programme, he also denounced the inequalities suffered by African veterans, according to SenePlus.
Source: Kassataya
Senegalese architect Seynabou Diouf Ndiaye designed the memorial dedicated to the boat Le Joola, which sank in 2002. Her project, selected in 2015 by the Ministry of Culture following a call for applications, was developed with the Association of the Families of the Victims, according to Le Soleil.
Source: Kassataya
Specialists from the Grand Egyptian Museum are working in Malabo with the Obiang Nguema Mbasogo Museum on heritage conservation and restoration. The exchange is expected to strengthen the technical skills of staff at the Equatorial Guinean museum and deepen cultural cooperation between the two institutions, according to Ahora EG.
Source: Ahora EG
The death of Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo has prompted tributes from political leaders, celebrities and beneficiaries of his generosity, but also critical reactions from the public. In this column, Reason Wafawarova analyses the interpretations prompted by his death, published by Zimeye.
Source: Zimeye
Beninese singer Angélique Kidjo is among the 15 personalities selected by Forbes Africa for its anniversary feature, “The Icons”. The October–November 2026 issue, published on 9 October, celebrates the magazine’s 15th anniversary by highlighting figures from across the continent, according to Forbes Africa.
Source: Beninwebtv
Two hundred and sixty-seven Congolese candidates took the written entrance examination for the International Advanced School of Digital Engineering in Sangmélima, Cameroon. The selection is part of cooperation between Congo-Brazzaville and Cameroon to train people for digital professions, according to the Congolese News Agency.
Source: Aci
Niger’s Council of Ministers has adopted a draft decree to rename the University of Agadez Jibril Oumar University of Agadez. The new name would honour Cheikh Jibril Ibn Oumar, an 18th-century Sufi scholar and jurist from Agadez, reports Aïr Info.
Source: Aïr Info
The National School of Rural Development in Oyem has resumed activities after 12 years of closure, with 300 learners from across Gabon’s provinces. Rehabilitated by the state with support from the African Development Bank, the institution is expected to strengthen agricultural skills and the country’s food sovereignty, according to the Gabonese Press Agency.
Source: Agpgabon
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.
Source: Goobjoog
Cape Verdean writer Virgílio Avelino Pires will be honoured at the 14th edition of the Meeting of Portuguese-language Writers in Praia. Born in the capital in 1935, he wrote short stories shaped by themes of poverty, hope, exile and dignity, reports A Nação.
Source: Anacao
Mozambican writers Sangare Okapi and Eduardo Quive have won the fourth edition of the Mia Couto Literary Prize with their works “Utse” and “Mutiladas”. The first was honoured for poetry and the second in another category, according to Carta de Moçambique, which does not specify its name in the published material.
Source: Cartamz
The Chadian venue for performances, located near FINADEV, has been definitively acquired by ACAMOD following an agreement with FINADEV’s bailiffs. The agreed amount was paid into FINADEV Chad’s liquidation account, according to a statement issued on 9 October by the Crisis Committee.
Source: Tchadinfos
Fernando Paulo Vieira, born in São Tomé and Príncipe to parents from the Cape Verdean islands of Santiago and São Nicolau, is asking Cape Verdean President José Maria Neves for help to discover Cape Verde. His request was reported by Rádio Somos Todos Primos.
Source: Rstp
Namibian musician Darius Nghiwilepo, known as D-Square, has released his tenth album, “The Official Capacity”, bringing together several musical genres. He says the project is led by the track “Ebanana” and calls on Namibian artists to collaborate and support one another, according to New Era.
Source: New Era
The CRI de cœur d’une mère Foundation, created by Central African First Lady Brigitte Touadéra, donated school kits and tables-bench to Bala Aéroport School in the second district of Bimbo. The donation notably included bags, exercise books and supplies for pupils, at a ceremony attended by local and education authorities, Lengosongo reports.
Source: Lengosongo
Louise Montangon, a student in Bordeaux and local head of the right-wing student union UNI, has made media appearances during the student mobilisation in France. A National Rally candidate in the March municipal elections, she notably debated Gabriel Attal on LCI, according to Blick.
Source: La Nouvelle Tribune
Algeria’s Ministry of National Education has published the exam and holiday calendar for the 2026-2027 school year. Third-term exams will take place from 23 to 27 May 2027 for primary school and the relevant middle and high school classes, according to the ministry.
Source: TSA
Guillaume Calafat analyses the formation of the trading world before the Industrial Revolution, discussing the role of families, wealth, commercial training, fleets and states. This interview is mainly historical analysis and reports no new verifiable facts.
Source: Le Monde
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