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Outhmane Diagne, outgoing chair of the board of Senegal’s Autonomous Road Maintenance Fund, criticised Bassirou Diomaye Faye during the handover. Director General Cheikh Dieng publicly responded to him at a ceremony attended by supporters of both camps, according to Senenews.
Source: Senenews
Elon Musk called on Volodymyr Zelensky to leave the Ukrainian presidency amid tensions over US support for Kyiv. The billionaire denies personal responsibility for disruptions to Starlink, while Ukraine accuses Washington of weakening its defence, reports Vanguard.
Source: Vanguard
Bangassou Bishop Aurelio Gazzera criticised the lack of commitment by the Central African political class to the common good in an interview with the Italian press. He described severely inadequate public services in Mbomou and other provinces, where schools and health centres reportedly rely largely on religious organisations and NGOs, reports Corbeau News Centrafrique.
Source: Corbeaunews Centrafrique
The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Higher Defence Council assessed the FARDC’s operational situation on 14 October 2026 amid continuing hostilities in the east of the country. The meeting, chaired by Félix Tshisekedi, came after the announcement that the AFC would be replaced by the Front for the Refoundation of the Nation, led by Joseph Kabila, reports Actualité.cd.
Source: Actualité.cd
The trial of former Guinean magistrate Algassimou Diallo opens on 15 October 2026 at 10 am before the Supreme Court. He is being prosecuted for incitement to discrimination, hatred or violence and criminal association after a disputed recording was broadcast, reports Mosaiqueguinee.
Source: Mosaiqueguinee
South African trade union federation Cosatu has decided to support both the African National Congress (ANC) and the South African Communist Party (SACP) in the 4 November local elections. Its congress also called for greater transparency in political appointments and defended social protection, public investment and workers’ rights, according to the federation’s statement reported by TimesLIVE.
Source: TimesLIVE
An autopsy on Mamadou Diallo, a 42-year-old butcher found dead in Kolda, concluded that he died violently from head trauma. His partner, Aissatou Diallo, is facing proceedings for intentional assault causing death, La Libération reports.
Source: Senenews
Kenyan Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga paid tribute to Raila Odinga, the former prime minister and leader of the Orange Democratic Movement, one year after his death on 15 October 2025. She promised to preserve the party’s unity and defend Odinga’s political legacy ahead of the 2027 general election, according to her Facebook message reported by Tuko.
Source: Tuko
Business leaders’ chief Célestin Tawamba has approached the Prime Minister, asking him to arbitrate in a land dispute with Baboke in Yaoundé. Actu Cameroun reports the move, without giving details of the land or the parties’ arguments.
Source: Actu Cameroun
Liberian senators Snowe and Konneh reject Chief Justice Gbeisay’s call to abolish jury trials, despite allegations of corruption and intimidation. They cite the 1986 Constitution and instead call for reform of the judicial system, FrontPage Africa reports from Monrovia.
Source: Frontpageafricaonline
The Liberia Christian Association of the Blind rejects proposed amendments to the 2005 law on the National Commission on Disabilities. Its president Beyan Kota calls, among other things, for employment quotas and parliamentary representation for people with disabilities to be retained, while the commission’s powers are strengthened, according to a press conference in Paynesville.
Source: The New Dawn
Ethiopian federal forces and their allies are closing in on a town in Tigray near the Eritrean border, according to a pro-government militia commander and a resident. The advance comes as tensions between Ethiopia and Eritrea worsen, the Associated Press reports.
Source: Africanews
Togo’s President of the Council, Faure Gnassingbé, supports Xiamen’s bid to host the secretariat of the BBNJ agreement on marine biodiversity in the high seas. The move would strengthen scientific cooperation and developing countries’ participation, according to remarks reported by Chinese media.
Source: Icilomé
Zimbabwean police have placed five Zambian fugitives on their wanted list and are seeking the public’s help to find them. The suspects are wanted for aggravated theft, assaults, escapes and cybercrime, in a joint effort by the two countries’ police forces, MaraviPost reports.
Source: Maravipost
The Comoros assize court sentenced Fahami Moustoifa to death for the murder of Naicha Mmadi Abdou, while Athoumane was sentenced to 25 years in prison and El Amine was acquitted. Attorney General Ahamada Hamidou announced that he intended to appeal the latter two decisions, according to Comores Infos.
Source: Comores Infos
The Central African Truth, Justice, Reparation and Reconciliation Commission held a workshop in Bangui on its mandate and the media’s role in the national process. Its president, Henri Yenzapa, called on journalists and bloggers to help raise awareness ahead of the next truth-seeking activities, according to Corbeaunews Centrafrique.
Source: Corbeaunews Centrafrique
Nigerien President Abdourahamane Tiani signed, on 14 October 2026, an ordinance defining the missions of the National Observatory for Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms. The institution will be able to visit places of detention, report violations to the authorities and help victims access legal assistance, according to a statement from the General Secretariat of the Government relayed by Aïr-Info Agadez.
Source: Tamtaminfo
Tshopo Governor Paulin Lendongolia said the security forces were ready and called on residents to remain vigilant while continuing their activities. He also backed President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi in his accusations against former president Joseph Kabila, Kis24 reports.
Source: Kis24
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