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Rabat’s National Zoological Garden has welcomed 72 specimens belonging to 21 African species of reptiles and amphibians in its Vivarium. The 1,700-square-metre space aims to raise public awareness of animal diversity and ecosystems, according to Infomediaire.
Source: Infomediaire
Euromed University of Fez and Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne University inaugurated their Shared International Campus at the Fez eco-campus on 15 October 2026. The new facility extends a partnership launched in 2016, already marked by joint courses and dual degrees, according to Leseco.
Source: Leseco
The Chinese-language radio programme “Ni Hao! China” marked 456 days on air at a ceremony in Abuja. Launched in July 2025 by the Chinese Embassy and the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, the programme introduces Chinese language and culture, according to officials from both institutions cited by Leadership.
Source: Leadership
South African musicians Louis Brittz and Retief Burger have launched the “Nuwe Lof” project to create new Afrikaans songs of praise and worship. They believe this music plays an important role in church life and needs to be regularly renewed, reports Maroelamedia.
Source: Maroelamedia
Oman’s Royal Cavalry is presenting traditional equestrian arts in El Jadida, including Tahourib, the Al Ardha race and horse reclining. It is also taking part in the international Arabian thoroughbred beauty championship at the Horse Show, according to Infomediaire.
Source: Infomediaire
The Football Association of Malawi and NBS Bank have given 103.8 million kwacha to Plan International Malawi to fund the Green Girls Boarding School in Mzimba District. The money comes from the 2026 Charity Shield and is intended to improve pupils’ study conditions, according to Country Director Mwape Mulumbi.
Source: Times
The European Film Festival will bring together 10 Namibian films and 10 European productions from 20 October to 19 November in Windhoek. Screenings, held twice a week, are intended to promote cultural exchange and support Namibian filmmakers, reports New Era.
Source: New Era
Liberia’s House of Representatives has summoned the Education Ministry to respond to school disruptions linked to a teachers’ strike in Monrovia’s school system. Students have been protesting as teachers demand, among other things, that volunteers be added to the payroll and salary adjustments, reports The Liberian Investigator.
Source: The Liberian Investigator
Burkina Faso commemorated the 39th anniversary of the assassination of Thomas Sankara and 12 companions in Ouagadougou on 15 October 2026. Prime Minister Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo read a message from President Ibrahim Traoré, calling for unity and denouncing internal divisions, according to Ouestaf.
Source: Ouestaf
Ghana’s Central Regional Education Directorate is urging parents, traditional leaders and communities to tackle child marriage and early pregnancies, which disrupt girls’ education. The call was made on the International Day of the Girl in Ekon, according to MyJoyOnline.
Source: MyJoyOnline
Senegal’s Ministry of Communication is launching a national census of media professionals who speak one or more foreign languages. Registration is free and online only, and the resulting directory is intended to help mobilise these skills at national and international events, according to the Ministry of Communication.
Source: Matin Libre
Former students from the 1986 class at Methodist High School in Arigbajo, in Ogun State, want to raise 4 million naira to fund whiteboards, furniture and work at the school. The association set these priorities at a meeting in Lagos, Punch reports.
Source: Punch
Ugandan singer Heli Baibe, from Kasese, is building a career blending afrobeat, rhythm and blues, and dancehall. After her 17-track debut album, “Make Me Famous”, was released in 2022, she is continuing to reach a national audience, according to the career profile published by PML Daily and comments reported by Red Pepper.
Source: Pmldaily
Perfect Property Solutions Limited donated 3 million kwachas to the Mother’s Day festival held at Dumuwa Holiday Resort in Nkhata Bay, Malawi. The 2026 event combined concerts, sports and recreational activities to celebrate women’s role, Malawivoice reports.
Source: Malawivoice
Ghanaian rapper D-Black is concerned that only 16 of more than 700 radio and television stations pay royalties to the Ghana Music Rights Organisation (GHAMRO). The organisation’s 2026 list names eight stations from the Multimedia group among broadcasters in good standing, according to GHAMRO.
Source: Theghanareport
In Ouagadougou, President Ibrahim Traoré reaffirmed that Thomas Sankara’s ideals remain alive during the commemoration of his assassination on 15 October 1987. His message recalled the changes made during the 1983–1987 revolution and called for political lessons to be drawn from his death, according to the presidential speech delivered by Prime Minister Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo.
Source: Lefaso
Milton Margai University of Technology has inaugurated an academy in Sierra Leone focused on entrepreneurship and practical skills for students, women traders, young people and people with disabilities. The centre is intended to promote learning, innovation and professional exchanges, according to the institution, which presents the initiative as a way to strengthen its community engagement.
Source: Sierraloaded
The Atlantic Departmental Directorate of Secondary Education has launched a call centre in Godomey to contact the parents of regularly absent pupils and prevent school dropouts. The service was presented on 14 October 2026 in Abomey-Calavi by its director, Mathias Ahomadegbe, alongside a school cleanliness competition, according to 24haubenin.
Source: 24haubenin
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