Source-backed news from Africa and India: politics, business, technology, science, health and world affairs, clearly labelled and linked to the original reports.
Today’s edition · 18 October, 14:10 Douala time
Investigation reveals that first-dose measles coverage in Bangladesh dropped to 90 percent in 2025, prompting multiple emergency campaigns that still left millions of children unvaccinated.
Health · Premium Times · Latest (Nigeria) ·
US President Donald Trump endorsed Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday, days before Israel's October 27 parliamentary election, praising the Israeli leader's role in the ongoing conflict with Iran.
Middle East · Al-Monitor · Latest ·
Nigerian startup UniBeta pivoted from a failed campus super-app to an AI tool that generates study aids from university past papers.
Technology · TechCabal · Latest ·
Nigeria's Senate approved legislation to give the Federal University of Technology, Ikot Abasi, a formal legal basis as it expands its academic programmes.
Parliament · The Hindu · National ·
Jio Platforms' IPO opens October 21, raising up to ₹30,213 crore; analysts weigh premium valuation against strong growth and market dominance.
Business & Economy · The Hindu BusinessLine · Latest ·
Alejandro Davidovich Fokina beat Rafael Jodar in the Shanghai Masters final, securing his first ATP 1000 title and extending his winning streak in China to ten matches.
Sports · France 24 · World ·
A five-year land conflict in Cameroon's Buea has escalated with recent arrests and the reinstatement of nine suspended land certificates by the Ministry of State Property.
Africa · Cameroon News Agency · Latest ·
AI educational tools in Africa are showing significant learning gains in early trials, but experts caution that scaling these initiatives faces hurdles related to infrastructure and data representation.
Business & Economy · African Business · Latest ·
Volkswagen is recalling electric vehicles in Germany after internal checks found defective battery cells, with a temporary 80% charge limit recommended for affected cars.
Business & Economy · Euronews · Business ·
Nigeria has asked the UN to create a binding legal instrument for autonomous weapons. The delegation also highlighted ongoing challenges in nuclear disarmament and regional arms trafficking.
Business & Economy · Nairametrics · Latest (Nigeria) ·
A 2026 report by Deutsche Bank Research Institute details the financial gap between high-income Swiss cities and struggling Southern European capitals regarding housing affordability.
Business & Economy · Euronews · Business ·
[Daily Trust] Farmers in Taraba State have expressed concern that rising petrol and diesel prices could negatively affect irrigation farming in the state, warning that the development may force many of them to abandon…
Science & Climate · AllAfrica · Environment ·
South Africa's private healthcare sector struggles with fragmented tuberculosis care, as drug-resistant TB treatments remain largely confined to public facilities despite legal provisions for private access.
Health · AllAfrica · Health ·
Rwanda's new Formula 1 partnership has divided opinion, with supporters citing long-term economic benefits and critics questioning the financial burden on a low-income country.
Sports · France 24 · World ·
Frontline's analysis of Durga Puja details how the festival transforms urban spaces into venues for both devotional practice and contemporary art, challenging the separation of the sacred and the profane.
Arts & Culture · Frontline · Arts & Culture ·
Nigeria's finance minister ruled out fuel subsidies and multiple exchange rates, citing economic stabilisation and detailing a $78.5 billion investment portfolio.
Business & Economy · Nairametrics · Latest (Nigeria) ·
Property owners toured Johannesburg's damaged Central Substation, viewing stolen cables and ageing equipment, while City Power targets a 20 October restoration date.
Africa · Daily Maverick · Latest (South Africa) ·
Recalled port workers in Durban face contract expiry and unpaid wages as the terminal struggles to recover from IT system disruptions and staffing deficits.
Africa · Daily Maverick · Latest (South Africa) ·
SAA's board can now move forward with its CEO recruitment without the risk of a court-ordered interdict, following the withdrawal of an urgent application by former acting CEO Matshela Seshibe.
Africa · Daily Maverick · Latest (South Africa) ·
Hansi Flick praised Lamine Yamal as the world's best player after Barcelona defeated Real Betis 5-2 to extend their lead in La Liga.
Middle East · Khaleej Times · Latest (UAE) ·
iOCO's earnings jump was driven by cost reductions, not revenue growth, as the company prepares to allocate projected cash flows toward acquisitions or share buybacks.
Africa · Daily Maverick · Latest (South Africa) ·
Maryam Al Madani won two gold and two silver medals in powerlifting at the Special Olympics MENA Regional Games in Egypt, according to Khaleej Times.
Sports · Khaleej Times · Latest (UAE) ·
DIEZ trade hit a record Dh246 billion in H1 2026, up 17% YoY, with re-exports and imports driving growth across its economic zones.
Business & Economy · Khaleej Times · Latest (UAE) ·
EU leaders are meeting in Brussels to discuss the bloc's €360 billion trade deficit with China and begin negotiations on the 2028-2034 budget, with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy also attending.
Business & Economy · France 24 · Business & Tech ·