Politics
Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu sentenced to four years
Tundu Lissu was acquitted of treason but sentenced on an incitement conviction that his legal challenge and supporters disputed.
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Africa
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Business
Airtel Malawi reports MWK81bn investment as data use rises
Airtel Malawi says it invested nearly MWK81 billion in network upgrades as mobile data traffic rose by more than 50 percent.
Photo taken by MsTingaK - CC BY-SA 3.0
Africa
Ethiopia clashes drive thousands across border into Kenya
Local authorities said about 50,000 people fled clashes near Moyale, while UNHCR reported thousands sheltering in temporary sites in Kenya.
Afrobarometer: Malawians support parliamentary inquiries but remain critical of MPs
A new Afrobarometer survey finds broad support for parliamentary inquiries, while fewer than four in 10 respondents say their MP is doing a good job.
Health
Malawi and Ghana advance One Health planning for disease surveillance
Workshops in Malawi and Ghana are mapping priorities and costs for joint human, animal and environmental health programmes.
Photo taken by WOAH
Africa
Afrobarometer finds lived poverty remains high across 38 African countries
A new Afrobarometer analysis finds moderate or high lived poverty affects about six in 10 people across 38 African countries.
Photo taken by TREEAID · CC BY 2.0
Health
Nigeria steps up airport screening after first 2026 Bundibugyo Ebola case
Nigeria expanded checks for international arrivals after the first reported case of the Bundibugyo strain, while health teams traced contacts.
Photo taken by DFID · CC BY 2.0
Malawi
Fuel queues disrupt travel and business in Malawi
A fuel shortage entered a second week in Malawi in October, with long queues and higher transport fares reported across the country.
Culture
Morocco's Salé festival spotlights women filmmakers
The 19th Salé film festival spotlighted women in cinema and featured nine films competing in its fiction category.
Photo taken by Adam Jones, Ph.D. - Global Photo Archive · CC BY-SA 2.0
Entertainment
Malawians debate timing of planned Mawhoo performance
An online poll cited by Malawi24 showed strong opposition to a planned Mawhoo performance, with organisers urged to reconsider its timing.
Technology
Malawian mobile users urge regulator to review data bundle expiry
Consumers have asked Malawi’s communications regulator to review rules that make unused mobile data expire with a bundle’s validity period.
Sports
Malawi women reach WAFCON semi-finals and qualify for first World Cup
Malawi beat Ghana 2-1 to reach the WAFCON semi-finals and secure its first qualification for the Women’s World Cup.
Photo taken by ChaloNiZambia - CC BY-SA 4.0