Africa: Arrival Statement – African Union Election Observation Mission to the 29 October 2025 Presidential and National Assembly Elections in the United Republic of Tanzania

Africa: Arrival Statement – African Union Election Observation Mission to the 29 October 2025 Presidential and National Assembly Elections in the United Republic of Tanzania

The African Union Commission officially announces the arrival of the African Union Election Observation Mission (AUEOM) for the 29 October 2025 General Elections (Presidential, Parliamentary and Local Council) in the United Republic of Tanzania. The Mission at the invitation of the Government of Tanzania and the Independent National Electoral Commission of Tanzania, and led by…

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Africa: Arrival Statement – African Union Election Observation Mission to the 29 October 2025 Presidential and National Assembly Elections in the United Republic of Tanzania

Africa: All of Africa Today – October 21, 2025

  Nigerian Police Fire Tear Gas to Disperse Pro-Kanu Protesters Several protesters in Abuja were dispersed by tear gas fired by the police as they demanded the release of separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu, who is currently being held on terrorism charges. Omoyele Sowore, publisher of Sahara Reporters, led the demonstration calling for Kanu’s immediate release. Police blocked…

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Africa: All of Africa Today – October 20, 2025

Africa: All of Africa Today – October 20, 2025

  Kenyan Opposition Leader Raila Odinga Laid to Rest Raila Odinga, former Kenyan prime minister and long-time opposition leader, has been laid to rest at his family’s homestead in Bondo. Odinga died in an Indian hospital at the age of 80. The burial concluded days of memorials that led to chaos, with at least five mourners dying at…

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Africa: All of Africa Today – October 20, 2025

Africa: All of Africa Today – October 17, 2025

  Three Killed as Chaos Erupts at Raila Odinga Memorial in Kenya At least three people were killed and several others injured when police opened fire during chaotic scenes at Kasarani Stadium, where mourners had gathered to view the body of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. Odinga, a prominent politician in Kenya for over three decades, died in…

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Africa: Communique of the 1306th Meeting of the PSC (Emergency Session), Held On 15 October 2025 On Updated Briefing On the Situation in the Republic of Madagascar

Africa: Communique of the 1306th Meeting of the PSC (Emergency Session), Held On 15 October 2025 On Updated Briefing On the Situation in the Republic of Madagascar

COMMUNIQUÉ Adopted by the Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU) at its 1306th meeting (Emergency Session), held on 15 October 2025 on Updated Briefing on the Situation in the Republic of Madagascar. The Peace and Security Council, Follow us on WhatsApp | LinkedIn for the latest headlines Recalling Declaration [Ext/Assembly/AU/Decl.(XVI)] on…

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Africa: All of Africa Today – October 20, 2025

Africa: All of Africa Today – October 16, 2025

  Colonel Randrianirina to Be Sworn in as Madagascar’s President Colonel Michael Randrianirina is set to be sworn in as Madagascar’s transitional president, following a military coup that ousted President Andry Rajoelina. The new leadership announced that Randrianirina would assume office during a formal hearing of the High Constitutional Court on October 17. Rajoelina, who fled abroad after being impeached…

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Africa: All of Africa Today – October 20, 2025

Africa: All of Africa Today – October 15, 2025

  Madagascar Army Takes Charge After President Flees Madagascar’s military seized control of the country after weeks of Gen Z-led protests that peaked over the weekend. Army Colonel Michael Randrianirina of the CAPSAT unit announced on national radio that the military had taken power and dissolved all state institutions except the lower house of parliament….

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Africa: All of Africa Today – October 20, 2025

Africa: All of Africa Today – October 14, 2025

  Ramaphosa, Mnangagwa Mourn 43 Lives Lost in South African Crash President Emmerson Mnangagwa and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa mourned the 43 people who died when a Harare-bound bus overturned near Makhado in Limpopo, about 100km from the Beitbridge Border Post. The accident occurred when the overloaded bus veered off the N1 Highway and…

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Africa CDC and Government of South Africa Announce 4th International Conference on Public Health in Africa (CPHIA) 22–25 October 2025, Durban

Africa CDC and Government of South Africa Announce 4th International Conference on Public Health in Africa (CPHIA) 22–25 October 2025, Durban

Addis Ababa/Pretoria/Durban — The 4th International Conference on Public Health in Africa (CPHIA 2025) will take place from 22 to 25 October 2025 in Durban, South Africa, under the theme “Moving Towards Self-Reliance to Achieve Universal Health Coverage and Health Security in Africa.” Co-hosted by the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC),…

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Africa: All of Africa Today – October 20, 2025

Africa: All of Africa Today – October 13, 2025

  Madagascar Presidency Reports Coup Attempt A mutinied army unit in Madagascar declared that it had taken control of all military forces as President Andry Rajoelina described the situation as an “attempt to seize power illegally”.  An army unit known as CAPSAT joined thousands of protesters in the city centre in a major shift in a…

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