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Thu, 06 Nov 2025 07:26:21 GMTAfrica: All of Africa Today - November 6, 2025
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Thu, 06 Nov 2025 06:24:50 GMTSouth Africa: South Africans Trapped in Ukraine War Zone - South African News Briefs - November 6, 2025
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Thu, 06 Nov 2025 08:52:21 GMTMorocco: Morocco Declares 'Unity Day' Holiday to Mark UN Support for Western Sahara Autonomy
[allAfrica] Morocco has declared 31 October a national holiday, known as Unity Day, to commemorate the UN Security Council's approval of a resolution supporting its autonomy plan for the disputed Western Sahara region.
Thu, 06 Nov 2025 08:59:18 GMTEgypt: Nefertiti Bust Should Be Returned to Egypt, Historians Say
[DW] The opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum comes with renewed calls for the restitution of the famous Nefertiti bust, which has been in Berlin since 1913.
Thu, 06 Nov 2025 07:50:38 GMTAfrica: AU Declares Tanzania's Election Flawed and Undemocratic
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The African Union (AU) Election Observation Mission has concluded that Tanzania's October 2025 General Election failed to comply with AU principles, normative frameworks, and international standards for democratic elections, c...
Thu, 06 Nov 2025 05:28:48 GMTNigeria: As Trump Military Threat Looms, Govt Insists Claim of Christian Genocide Based On Faulty Data
[This Day] The federal government yesterday doubled down on its position on President Donald Trump's threat of a military intervention by the US government, maintaining that the notion of Christian genocide in Nigeria is based on faulty data.
Thu, 06 Nov 2025 05:05:14 GMTZimbabwe: Glenview Residents Protest Removal of Borehole Serving Thousands of People
[New Zimbabwe] Residents of Glenview, one of Harare's cholera hotspots, have petitioned Mayor Jacob Mafume to stop the planned demolition of a public borehole that serves more than 2,800 people.
Thu, 06 Nov 2025 07:50:45 GMTNigeria: Lassa Fever Death Toll Hits 176 As Fatality Rate Worsens - NCDC
[Premium Times] The NCDC report shows that Ondo, Bauchi, Edo and Taraba remain the epicentres of the outbreak, accounting for 88 per cent of all confirmed cases recorded so far this year
Wed, 05 Nov 2025 05:26:47 GMTAfrica: Afreximbank's Calls for Stronger Trade Finance Capabilities to Accelerate Inclusive Growth Across Africa
[Afreximbank] Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire - 4 November 2025 - Speaking at the opening of the 25th Afreximbank Trade Finance Seminar (ATFS) in Abidjan, Ms Gwen Mwaba, Managing Director for Trade Finance and Correspondent Banking at Afreximbank, called...
Thu, 06 Nov 2025 07:45:00 GMTNigeria: 90% of Nigerians Lack Access to Basic Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Services - Report
[Vanguard] Over 90 percent of Nigeria's population remain without access to complete basic water, sanitation, and hygiene, WASH, services, a 2021 WASH NORM report has revealed.
Thu, 06 Nov 2025 07:44:54 GMTCongo-Kinshasa: MSF Ends Activities in Salamabila After Seven Years of Care
[MSF] Kinshasa - At the end of October, after seven years of activity, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) ended medical activities in Salamabila, in Maniema province, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). MSF has provided care for thousands of vi...
Thu, 06 Nov 2025 05:06:53 GMTSudan: Italy Provides Crucial Funds to WFP in Support of Sudanese Refugees in Libya
[WFP] Tripoli -- The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) in Libya welcomes a generous contribution of EUR 3 million from the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) through the Italian Agency for Development Co...
Thu, 06 Nov 2025 04:57:06 GMTNigeria: Is There a Christian Genocide in Nigeria? Evidence Shows All Faiths Are Under Attack By Terrorists
[The Conversation Africa] Terrorism and insurgency have ravaged parts of Nigeria since 2009, especially in the northern regions. Tens of thousands of Nigerians have been killed and millions have been displaced by the violence. Nigeria was ranked sixt...
Wed, 05 Nov 2025 15:31:44 GMTSudan: Sudan Mercenaries Linked to Business Partner of Top UAE Bureaucrat
[The Sentry] Washington, DC -- As the war in Sudan rages on and the Rapid Support Forces' (RSF) killings of civilians in the western city El Fasher continues, reports have emerged of Colombian mercenaries--calling themselves the Desert Wolves--joinin...
Wed, 05 Nov 2025 10:27:26 GMTUganda: Ugandan-Born Politician Elected New York City Mayor
[New Times] Uganda-born American politician Zohran Mamdani has been elected mayor of New York City. The victory was announced on Tuesday, November 4.
Thu, 06 Nov 2025 07:54:28 GMTZimbabwe: Govt Apologises to Travel Vlogger Denied Access to Mbuya Nehanda Statue
[New Zimbabwe] The Ministry of Tourism and Hospitality Industry has apologised to travel vlogger Davud Akhundzada, who posted a viral video complaining he had been denied access to the Mbuya Nehanda statue.
Thu, 06 Nov 2025 07:54:22 GMTUganda: Activists Call for Protection of Women Rights Defenders Ahead of 2026 Elections
[Nile Post] Women activists have called on government to safeguard women human rights defenders and civil society actors during the 2026 election period, warning that political seasons often come with heightened threats to rights activists.
Fri, 31 Oct 2025 19:54:57 GMTAfrica: Where Africa's Cultural Giants Meet - SIMA 2025 Lights Up Cotonou
[InfoWire] From November 10 to 15, Cotonou will become the capital of Africa's Cultural and Creative Industries (CCI). The Francophone Africa Music Industry Fair (SIMA) will bring together for six days the most influential figures of the continent'...
Thu, 06 Nov 2025 05:28:27 GMTSudan: Civilians Must Be Protected Amid Escalating RSF Attacks in Kordofan Region
[AI London] At least 40 people reportedly killed in drone attack outside El Obeid
Thu, 06 Nov 2025 04:59:50 GMTSudan: Five Journalists Detained By RSF in North Darfur's El Fasher, Seven 'Missing' Amid Media Blackout
[Dabanga] El Fasher -- The North Darfur capital of El Fasher is suffering from a complete communications and internet blackout, making it extremely difficult to obtain accurate information about the humanitarian situation and the number of missing pe...
Wed, 05 Nov 2025 15:06:27 GMTLiberia: U.S. Embassy in Monrovia Confirms Extension of Visa Validity for Liberians to Three Years
[Liberian Observer] The Embassy of the United States of America in Monrovia has officially confirmed that the U.S. Department of State has updated the visa reciprocity schedule for Liberia, extending the validity period for certain visa categories fr...
Wed, 05 Nov 2025 15:01:51 GMTNigeria: Mercy Johnson Calls for Release of Regina Daniels' Brother, Sammy West
[Premium Times] Nollywood actress Mercy Johnson has called for the release of actress Regina Daniels' brother, Samuel Daniels, also known as Sammy West, who was allegedly arrested on the order of Ned Nwoko.
Wed, 05 Nov 2025 14:54:49 GMTKenya: University Staff Unions End 49-Day Strike After Govt Offer
[Capital FM] The deal provides for the payment of the funds in two tranches -- in November 2025 and July 2026.
Wed, 05 Nov 2025 12:19:22 GMTMali: Mali's Economy Near Standstill Amid Jnim Fuel Attacks
[RFI] An ongoing fuel blockade initiated by the JNIM jihadist group in Mali has brought the landlocked Sahel nation's economy to a near standstill. In an effort to isolate the capital, Bamako, and exert pressure on the ruling junta, the militants hav...
Wed, 05 Nov 2025 12:18:27 GMTTanzania: Tanzania's Post-Election Turmoil Deepens Economic and Social Woes
[IPS] Dar es Salaam, Tanzania -- At dawn in Manzese, a dusty township on the outskirts of Dar es Salaam, silence hangs where the sounds of commerce once roared. The township, usually crowded with street cooks, vegetable vendors, mechanics, and motorc...
Wed, 05 Nov 2025 11:13:37 GMTNigeria: Lagos Police Reportedly Deny Arresting Regina Daniels' Brother, As Siblings Launch Online Petition
[Premium Times] "Nwoko's alleged misconduct is not only an affront to Regina Daniels and her family but also a potential threat to all Nigerians who believe in fairness, justice, and the rule of law".
Wed, 05 Nov 2025 20:35:55 GMTAfrica: Connect. Catalyze. Amplify. - Three Pillars of Our Strategic Framework
[CCA] Washington, DC -- As part of CCA's 5-year strategic framework, we are strengthening the levers that drive trade, investment, and sustainable economic ties between the United States and Africa. Our strategy is built on three pillars: Connect. ...
Wed, 05 Nov 2025 10:12:53 GMTGhana: Child Marriage in Ghana - a Hidden Health and Social Crisis
[Ghanaian Times] Child marriage remains one of Ghana's persistent but under-discussed public health and social problems. It occurs when a girl or boy marries before the age of 18, often driven by poverty, cultural traditions, or family pressure.
Thu, 06 Nov 2025 09:28:42 GMTKenya: Gen Kahariri in Rwanda for 4-Day Visit to Strengthen Defence Cooperation
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Chief of Defence Forces of the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF), General Charles Kahariri, is on a four-day working visit to Rwanda aimed at strengthening bilateral defence relations between the two neighbouring nations.
Thu, 06 Nov 2025 09:28:42 GMTSomalia: Somalia's Prime Minister Meets Iraqi Delegation to Boost Cooperation
[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- Somalia's Prime Minister, Hamza Abdi Barre, on Wednesday received a delegation from Iraq in a meeting aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and cooperation between the two brotherly nations.
Thu, 06 Nov 2025 09:28:41 GMTRwanda: Govt to Fund 16,000 University Students Under Double Intake System
[New Times] The government projects to provide scholarships to 16,768 students admitted to the University of Rwanda (UR), Rwanda Polytechnic (RP), Rwanda Institute for Conservation Agriculture (RICA) during the 2025/2026 academic year, following the ...
Thu, 06 Nov 2025 09:28:40 GMTNigeria: Nigeria Ratified As Host of Unesco's First Category-2 International Media, Information Literacy Institute
[This Day] Abuja -- The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has formally approved the designation of the International Media and Information Literacy Institute, Abuja, Nigeria, as a UNESCO Category-2 Institute. T...
Thu, 06 Nov 2025 09:28:39 GMTNigeria: WEF Raises Concerns Over Ai, Crypto, Debt As Potential Global Financial Market Bubbles
[This Day] ·Says government debt at highest level since 1945