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Today’s edition · 20 October, 06:00 Douala time
Three policemen were killed in a motorcycle raid on Damba, Gusau, leading to a mass exodus of residents and a critique of police readiness by the state CP.
Africa · Punch · Latest (Nigeria) ·
Tanzania's Vice-President directed the Ministry of Industry and Trade to develop a comprehensive startup policy within six months to address financing challenges and support economic growth.
Africa · Daily News · Latest (Tanzania) ·
Lerato Motau, a Soweto artist, transforms her dyslexia into a visual language through textile art, with a permanent installation in Sandton.
Africa · Daily Maverick · Latest (South Africa) ·
Morocco's first female prime minister, Fatima Zahra El Mansouri, faces significant challenges from religious scholars and conservative public opinion despite her party's parliamentary majority.
Africa · MyJoyOnline · Latest (Ghana) ·
Microsoft advises companies to continuously monitor AI agents to manage internal security risks, leveraging its Project Perception initiative to oversee autonomous decision-making processes.
Business & Economy · The Hindu BusinessLine · Latest ·
Morocco's national dam filling rate reached 65.95% on October 19, according to the Ministry of Equipment and Water, following thunderstorms that delivered significant rainfall to the southeast.
Africa · Hespress English · Latest (Morocco) ·
Filip Hrgovic told DAZN that Joshua and Fury are done, while Moses Itauma is the future of the heavyweight division.
Africa · Punch · Latest (Nigeria) ·
A Nigerian university pro-chancellor warned that drug abuse has reached an unprecedented scale, affecting individuals, families, and the broader community.
Africa · Punch · Latest (Nigeria) ·
Barack Obama called the federal probe of Ilhan Omar "so appalling," while White House spokeswoman Lauren Bis argued the Justice Department is focused on law and order.
Africa · MyJoyOnline · Latest (Ghana) ·
The closure of Riyadh's airport has disrupted businesses and residents, leading to the postponement of the Future Investment Initiative and other major events in the Saudi capital.
Middle East · Al-Monitor · Latest ·
COGAT said commercial shipments to Gaza would resume gradually after Hamas withdrew a 10,000-shekel fee demand, prioritizing essential goods ahead of winter.
Middle East · Asharq Al-Awsat · English ·
Twelve migrants died in two boat capsize incidents off Greek islands on Monday, prompting officials to vow stricter enforcement against smugglers.
Middle East · Daily Maverick · Latest (South Africa) ·
The UN World Food Programme is cutting monthly food assistance in Gaza to 1.1 million people due to a funding gap, leaving half a million without support as winter approaches.
Middle East · Asharq Al-Awsat · English ·
President Mahama credited the Ghana Gold Board with nearly doubling foreign exchange earnings and outlined plans for land reclamation and equipment tracking.
Business & Economy · MyJoyOnline · Latest (Ghana) ·
Knight Frank reports Nigeria's real estate sector contributed 13.10 percent to GDP in Q1 2026, with construction growing 6.38 percent and housing costs rising sharply in Lagos.
Business & Economy · Punch · Latest (Nigeria) ·
Vice President Shettima told a political gathering that President Tinubu's decisions repositioned the Nigerian economy, citing recent GDP growth and foreign reserve figures.
Business & Economy · Punch · Latest (Nigeria) ·
Kano State cut its 2026 budget by N276 billion to address federal revenue shortfalls, lowering total spending to N1.21 trillion.
Business & Economy · Nairametrics · Latest (Nigeria) ·
FSSAI directed Zepto and brands including BMS Lifescience to explain labelling issues, continuing its review of online food sales.
Technology · Inc42 · Latest ·
Five35 Ventures sold its stake in Complete Farmer for a 3.5x return, a move intended to demonstrate exit capability to investors while the fund finalizes its capital raise.
Technology · TechCabal · Latest ·
Ibexa introduced its AI-agent marketing system in the Middle East, partnering with Seed Group to connect fragmented digital workflows across the MENA region.
Technology · Khaleej Times · Latest (UAE) ·
Urban Company is raising Rs 2,500 crore to expand InstaHelp, which accounts for 45% of new users in specific markets, despite the segment's negative impact on consolidated EBITDA.
Technology · MediaNama · Latest ·
Nasarawa State officials confirmed that flooding in Doma LGA displaced thousands, with Governor Abdullahi Sule directing emergency agencies to assess damage and provide relief.
Science & Climate · Punch · Latest (Nigeria) ·
Hail fell in Fujairah and rain soaked roads in Sharjah on Monday, aligning with NCM forecasts that El Niño conditions will persist into early 2027.
Science & Climate · Khaleej Times · Latest (UAE) ·
Governments in Yerevan are reviewing the Kunming-Montreal Framework, addressing financing gaps and implementation challenges as the 2030 biodiversity deadline approaches.
Science & Climate · AllAfrica · Environment ·
The Sundiata Post Knowledge Lab requires researchers to design their exit before entering a decoupled zone, ensuring that deception remains ethically justified and accountable.
Science & Climate · Premium Times · Latest (Nigeria) ·
Dubai Ambulance has introduced a specialized transport option for individuals with sensory needs, bookable via the DubaiNow application for planned medical trips.
Health · Khaleej Times · Latest (UAE) ·
Health workers in Uganda report severe staffing shortages and rising teenage pregnancy rates at facilities in Ntungamo and Bugiri districts.
Health · Nile Post · Latest (Uganda) ·
Nigerian Medical Association branches in Bauchi, Kogi, Cross River, Kaduna and Ogun urged governments to boost doctor welfare and hospital security to curb professional migration.
Health · Punch · Latest (Nigeria) ·
A pilot study of the Plant Play programme in Diepsloot, South Africa, found that 73% of participants reported improved emotional regulation after 14 weeks.
Health · AllAfrica · Health ·
Udinese coach Kosta Runjaić warned Maduka Okoye about the consequences of his mistake in the loss to Torino, while affirming his belief in the Nigerian's long-term potential.
Sports · AllAfrica · Sport ·
Akor Adams praised Venezia supporters and outlined the new head coach's tactical priorities during a post-match press briefing.
Sports · AllAfrica · Sport ·
Lazio's 3-0 win at Juventus, featuring a goal from Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, has moved the club to the top of the Serie A table on goal difference.
Sports · Punch · Latest (Nigeria) ·
The Portuguese FA imposed a 30-day suspension and a 255-euro fine on Cristiano Ronaldo after he left the national team camp amid a rift with head coach Jorge Jesus.
Sports · Sportstar · Latest ·
An excerpt from Tope Owolabi’s novel reveals the private struggles of a Nigerian family adapting to life in London, highlighting the friction between personal autonomy and familial expectations.
Arts & Culture · Brittle Paper · Latest ·
Jesse Eisenberg directed and wrote 'The Debut,' starring Julianne Moore, which closed the 70th London Film Festival with a focus on community theater and personal growth.
Arts & Culture · Asharq Al-Awsat · English ·
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 ·
A new collection of ten essays examines Shrilal Shukla's novel Raag Darbari as a lens for understanding contemporary Indian politics and social structures.
Arts & Culture · Frontline · Arts & Culture ·
Nigeria's Education Minister ordered federal universities to scrutinize staffing requests, citing a 22 percent rise in personnel costs for top institutions.
Education · Punch · Latest (Nigeria) ·
A Namibian writer argues that university graduates often lack basic economic literacy, leaving them unprepared for the financial realities of employment and business in a small, constrained economy.
Education · AllAfrica · Education ·
Union president Dr Jerry Joe Harrison said the group is waiting for concrete evidence of payment before finalizing plans for industrial action.
Education · MyJoyOnline · Latest (Ghana) ·
Liberian educators are in a standoff with the government after Deputy Information Minister Daniel Sando criticized their use of student protests to demand salary adjustments and structural reforms.
Education · AllAfrica · Education ·
SpaceX recorded its first quarterly profit as a public company, with its AI unit's revenue increasing ninefold to become the firm's largest sales source.
Business & Economy · Punch · Latest (Nigeria) ·
A direct maritime route for liquid ammonia now connects China and Morocco, with the first 30,000-tonne cargo departing Nanjing in October.
Africa · Hespress English · Latest (Morocco) ·
Michael Carrick acknowledged Manchester United's defensive struggles, noting the team has kept only one clean sheet in ten matches, ahead of their Champions League game against Como.
Africa · MyJoyOnline · Latest (Ghana) ·
Phil Foden scored a hat-trick as Manchester City thrashed AEK Athens 5-1 in the Champions League, marking a significant return to form for the English midfielder.
Sports · Punch · Latest (Nigeria) ·
Liverpool beat Villarreal 4-3 at Anfield, recovering from an early two-goal deficit to remain unbeaten in the Champions League group stage.
Sports · Punch · Latest (Nigeria) ·
Uganda's government proposes transferring fisheries management to local committees, capping boat sizes, and levying fines of up to Shs20 million for illegal fishing.
Africa · Nile Post · Latest (Uganda) ·
A Jordanian archaeologist claims excavations at Bethany beyond the Jordan identified the site where Jesus was baptised, linking the ruins to ancient pilgrim accounts.
Middle East · Punch · Latest (Nigeria) ·
Tompolo’s group gave 26 vehicles each to Ondo and Gombe to help mobilise voters for President Tinubu’s 2027 bid, according to Punch and Premium Times.
Africa · Punch · Latest (Nigeria) ·
Lazio's 3-0 win over Juventus in Turin places them level with Inter Milan at the top of Serie A, while Juventus drops to eighth place.
Sports · AllAfrica · Sport ·
Nigeria Labour Congress president Joe Ajaero maintains a two-week strike deadline as the government seeks to balance wage demands with fiscal constraints during a salaries commission retreat.
Africa · Punch · Latest (Nigeria) ·
The Nigerian Army trained senior non-commissioned officers in Sokoto on leadership and discipline to boost operational effectiveness in joint security operations.
Africa · Punch · Latest (Nigeria) ·
NDC Deputy General Secretary Mustapha Gbande confirmed that the party reversed its earlier withdrawal directive, allowing the embattled headmaster to file for the chairmanship while investigations into sexual abuse allegations continue.
Africa · MyJoyOnline · Latest (Ghana) ·
Eight charities, including Oxfam and Amnesty International, have accused Spain of violating migrant rights in Ceuta as the government races to process thousands of asylum claims before a November election.
Africa · MyJoyOnline · Latest (Ghana) ·
Kazakhstan’s transparent dismantlement of its biological weapons programme offers a model of verification and trust-building, contrasting with South Africa’s opaque handling of Project Coast.
Africa · Daily Maverick · Latest (South Africa) ·
Daily Maverick reports that South Africa's Agriculture and Agro-Processing Master Plan requires renewed focus and consistent stakeholder commitment to unlock sectoral growth.
Africa · Daily Maverick · Latest (South Africa) ·
Save Gashua Foundation commenced a two-day free medical outreach in Bade LGA, Yobe State, offering kidney tests and consultations to about 700 residents to combat local kidney disease prevalence.
Africa · Punch · Latest (Nigeria) ·
Accra has rejected most constitutional changes for managing mineral wealth, preferring existing statutes over new binding rules for future generations.
Africa · MyJoyOnline · Latest (Ghana) ·
Ghana's 24-hour economy policy faces scrutiny as the NPP questions tangible results, while the government defends its broader industrial transformation goals.
Africa · MyJoyOnline · Latest (Ghana) ·
Air Peace will restart its Uyo route on October 23, giving passengers an alternative to the state airline and addressing concerns over high fares and limited schedules.
Africa · Premium Times · Latest (Nigeria) ·
The Kano River Irrigation Project is rehabilitating dams and expanding irrigation infrastructure in Kano South to boost food security and support dry-season cultivation across 16 local government areas.
Africa · Punch · Latest (Nigeria) ·
Morocco's new government program pledges to combat market monopolies and expand social support, including automatic electricity bill relief for eligible households.
Africa · Hespress English · Latest (Morocco) ·
Rwanda seeks private partners for a 200MW floating solar project on Lake Sake, featuring battery storage and a 25-year operational contract.
Business & Economy · KT Press · Latest (Rwanda) ·
Maersk Chattogram arrives at the Kattupalli shipyard on October 20 for hull and machinery overhauls using a large Shiplift system.
Business & Economy · The Hindu BusinessLine · Latest ·
Nigeria's education ministry confirmed that hiring waivers for federal universities remain active, countering claims that President Tinubu ended the process.
Business & Economy · Nairametrics · Latest (Nigeria) ·
Curefoods is piloting MegaBite in Bengaluru's HSR Layout, offering dishes from its portfolio at prices between ₹49 and ₹199 with no delivery or platform charges.
Technology · Inc42 · Latest ·
NSE and BSE will allow trading from 2:20 pm to 3:30 pm on November 8, a symbolic session tied to the Diwali festival and the new Hindu calendar year.
Business & Economy · The Hindu BusinessLine · Latest ·
Samsung's new Galaxy Tab S12 series offers a 3nm processor, up to 23-hour battery life, and pre-loaded Adobe Photoshop, marking a shift toward professional productivity on Android tablets.
Business & Economy · Nairametrics · Latest (Nigeria) ·
Abu Dhabi is exporting its AI public servant technology through a new licensing company, aiming to offer automated government services to international partners.
Middle East · Khaleej Times · Latest (UAE) ·
Power theft in Liberia costs the state utility up to $30 million annually, contributing to high tariffs and frequent transformer failures in Monrovia communities.
Business & Economy · AllAfrica · Business ·
Tanzanian diplomatic staff engaged with Algerian construction and agricultural firms at trade shows in Constantine and Annaba to promote cross-border business opportunities.
Africa · Daily News · Latest (Tanzania) ·
Meta says a Claude AI tool's intense reading activity caused the automated suspension of the No Kings Instagram account during US midterm early voting.
Technology · MediaNama · Latest ·
French President Macron arrived in Kuwait and visited the UAE to negotiate energy supplies and defense cooperation, seeking to mitigate the economic impact of regional turmoil on French consumers.
Middle East · Khaleej Times · Latest (UAE) ·
India’s Trade Marks Registry has proposed mandatory AI disclosure rules that bar AI-generated affidavits and altered evidence, following a Delhi High Court order in October.
Technology · MediaNama · Latest ·
Ukrainian tennis star Elina Svitolina announced her separation from Gael Monfils, citing the emotional impact of the war in her home country on her well-being.
Sports · Asharq Al-Awsat · English ·
Tanzania's port cargo volume surged 21.7% in 2025/26, prompting a 16.1 trillion shilling infrastructure expansion programme funded by domestic revenue and private partnerships.
Africa · Daily News · Latest (Tanzania) ·
Urban Company shares closed 9.92% lower at ₹142.6 on the BSE after the company reported a widened Q2 loss and approved a ₹2,500 Cr fundraise.
Technology · Inc42 · Latest ·
Indian doctors caution that GLP-1 microdosing, a trend popular in online forums, lacks clinical evidence and may result in weight regain or inconsistent diabetes management.
Health · ThePrint · Health ·
Scroll found that 47 labourers marked present in Beed were absent from their work sites, with wages paid to ghost workers and local leaders.
State Politics · Scroll · Latest ·
Manchester United's winless run extended to six matches after a 1-1 draw at Leeds United, with Bryan Mbeumo scoring for the visitors.
Sports · Capital FM Kenya · Sports ·
Congress leaders told Scroll that protests outside the Supreme Court aim to pressure the judiciary for neutrality and prepare the party for the 2029 Lok Sabha elections.
Courts & Constitution · Scroll · Latest ·
Karnataka High Court held that advocates practicing beyond the two-year AIBE window face criminal liability under the IPC and Advocates Act.
Courts & Constitution · LiveLaw · Courts ·
A Kerala High Court judgment on breast cancer drugs clarifies that the government can use Section 100 of the Patents Act to supply patented medicines to patients, though the power remains a policy choice for the Centre.
Courts & Constitution · Scroll · Latest ·
A Delhi consumer commission ordered Paytm Payments Bank to refund a failed insurance premium of ₹40,466, finding the bank deficient in service despite the transaction showing as successful.
Courts & Constitution · LiveLaw · Courts ·
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 ·
Nigeria has commissioned a 1MW solar plant in Gombe State and begun constructing a 16MW network of four mini-grids, ending a 17-year outage in Talasse.
Policy & Governance · Nairametrics · Latest (Nigeria) ·