Ethiopia Sets 6-Month Tigray Caretaker Rule
Ethiopia's federal government named Assefa Abraha to run a six-month caretaker administration in Tigray and prepare an election.
October 16, 2026Section
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Sharif Says He Filed Somalia Court Petition
Ex-president Sharif Sheikh Ahmed says he asked Somalia's Supreme Court to annul the constitutional amendments and that it got the...
October 16, 2026
Tundu Lissu Lawyers Win Prison Ruling Oct 16
Tanzania's High Court ruled on Friday, 16 October, that prison staff must not overhear Tundu Lissu's lawyers, local outlets report.
October 16, 2026
UK Visa Penalties on Eritrea Start Oct 15
The UK ended fast track visas for Eritrean officials and limited diplomats' travel on 15 October, and threatens a total...
October 16, 2026
Zimbabwe Faces 2 Rivals in AU Summit Bid
Zimbabwe, Gabon and Liberia all want to host the African Union's 2027 mid-year meeting, and Harare says no decision has...
October 16, 2026
Gombe Buys Dangote Shares for 28,284 Women
Gombe State released US$112,045 to buy Dangote shares for 28,284 vulnerable women, with a matching 10 shares each from the...
October 16, 2026
Uganda Seeks Higher Land Fees After 28 Years
Uganda's Lands Ministry proposes raising land title fees for the first time since 1998, with a lost-title replacement up to...
October 16, 2026
Burundi Anti-Corruption Panel Draws Doubts
Burundi's anti-corruption committee, set up with a strategy launched on 9 October, faces doubts over its independence and its legal...
October 16, 2026
Is Morocco Safe? Level 2 Advisory, Violent Crime Down 10%
Is Morocco safe? Washington rates it Level 2, violent crime fell 10% in 2025 and the 2030 World Cup is...
October 16, 2026