Africa Cameroon Opposition is leading a lockdown that has emptied streets and disrupted economic life across Cameroon following deadly repression of protest sparked by disputed election results: Paul Biya, 92, ruling since 1982, was declared the winner of his 8th mandate
Africa Burundi A new sanitation ordinance imposes fines on persons and businesses that violate public hygiene and cleanliness regulations; the new move to improve sanitation punishes littering, public ration, spitting, dumping waste, smoking in public gatherings
Africa Namibia US$13 billion of informal economy contribute 26,5% to GDP; figures released by the Ministry of Finance at the launch of Diagnostic Report on Informality in Namibia reflect steady growth from 24,7% in 2023 when the sector accounted for around US$8 billion
Africa Tunisia Former world number two tennis player Ons Jabeur announced she is expecting her first child and that "the court will have to wait a little longer"; the 31-year-old, currently ranked 79th, said that she would be setting aside her career only temporarily
Africa Togo Mayors and deputy mayors elected in Togo’s recent municipal elections will begin assuming office today; handover ceremonies will be held across 117 municipalities until 15 November, under the supervision of local prefects
Africa Somalia Fahad Yasin, regarded as one of Somalia's most influential political figures, is once again at the center of national politics with the launch of new National Pride Alliance in view of 2026 elections
Africa Central African Republic Ten candidates have been provisionally approved for the presidential election scheduled for 28 December according to National Elections Authority; incumbent President Faustin Archange Touadera is seeking a third consecutive term as head of state
Africa Djibouti The Head of State, His Excellency Ismail Omar Guelleh, has been nominated as the candidate of his party, the Popular Rally for Progress RPP, for the Djiboutian presidential election of April 2026
Africa Burkina Faso National carrier Air Burkina has acquired a new Embraer 190 aircraft, delivered at Ouagadougou International Airport with a dedicated ceremony; it is a turning point for national air transport
Africa Rwanda National Unity and Reconciliation Barometer has risen to 95,3%, reflecting continued progress in strengthening unity, reconciliation, and resilience across Rwanda, according to a new report by the Ministry of National Unity and Civic Engagement
Africa Angola Maritime connections between Luanda and Cabinda, the coastal enclave between DRC and Congo, will resume this month; service will start on 14 November from Luanda and 18 from Cabinda, a key alternative to flying
Africa Kenya In Namorotukunan tools made with Oldowan technology were found in three escavation layers, suggesting primitive humans who lived 2,75 million years ago used stone tools continuously for 300.000 years passing down knowledge through thousands of generations
Africa Botswana The number of people employed in the banking industry rose by 3,9% in 2024, growing from 5.293 despite the increasing spread of digitisation in the sector