Africa
DR Congo military court sentences 66 soldiers to death
A military court in North Kivu handed down death sentences to 66 soldiers tried over alleged desertion, mutiny and disobedience.
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Jobs & Internships
Malawi lawyer warns of a widening jobs gap for graduates
Lawyer Khumbo Soko says graduates, including health workers and lawyers, are struggling to find jobs in Malawi.
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Business
Bank of Uganda keeps policy rate at 12% as inflation outlook rises
Uganda’s central bank held its benchmark rate at 12% while raising its inflation forecasts and lowering its growth projection for 2026/27.
International
Five nationals arrested in Kuala Lumpur over suspected cocaine trafficking
Four Malawians and a Tanzanian were reportedly arrested at Kuala Lumpur International Airport in a suspected cocaine trafficking investigation linked to an earlier case in Ethiopia.
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Malawi
MERA offers rewards for information on illegal fuel trade
MERA says verified tips that lead to fuel recovery or expose organised illegal trading may qualify for cash rewards of up to K1.5 million.
Malawi
Tanzanian coal vessel awaits clearance to unload at Chipoka
MV Njombe, carrying about 1,100 tonnes of coal for a Balaka cement producer, remains at Chipoka as authorities address outstanding operational issues.
Sports
Bouchra Hajij elected CASOL president
Inside the Games reports that Bouchra Hajij has been elected president of CASOL; the report did not detail her term or next priorities.
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Culture
UNESCO webinar draws more than 500 participants to discuss Gulf of Guinea heritage protection
UNESCO says more than 500 people joined a regional webinar focused on protecting underwater cultural heritage in the Gulf of Guinea.
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Politics
South Africa's ANC faces coalition talks after record-low municipal vote
The ANC won 30.76% in South Africa's municipal elections, its weakest local result, setting up coalition negotiations in several major cities.
Photo taken by Darryn van der Walt · CC BY 2.0
Malawi
Malawi Kuwait envoy returns after court injunction discharged
Younous Abdul Karim has returned to Malawi after the Industrial Relations Court discharged an injunction blocking his recall, with the ministry directing a handover to Jonah Pankuku.
Photo taken by Zairon · CC BY 4.0
Malawi
Seven CSOs challenge Ngora over deregistration of 36 organisations
Seven civil society groups want Ngora to reverse its decision, saying the organisations were not given proper notice or a chance to respond.
Photo taken by MsTingaK · CC BY-SA 3.0
Jobs & Internships
CorpsAfrica opens paid remote digital communications internship across 11 countries
CorpsAfrica is seeking a remote digital communications intern, with applications open to candidates in its 11 operating countries until November 17.