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Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe's Planned Cyber City Brings Pain to Citizens Facing Displacements, Job Losses

[New Zimbabwe] THOUSANDS of residents of Turner Farm in Mt Hampden are facing displacement to pave way for the development of the new multi-million-dollar Zim Cyber City project, 26 kilometers northwest of Harare, investigations have revealed.

Zimbabwe: 2025 Budget Will Be Responsive to People's Needs - Mthuli

[The Herald] THE 2025 National Budget will take into consideration the needs of vulnerable groups in society, including children and people with disability, Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion Minister, Professor Mthuli Ncube, has said.

Nigeria: Govt Inaugurates Expert Working Group On Mini Health Surveys

[Daily Trust] The Federal Ministry of Health has inaugurated an Expert Working Group (EWG) to strengthen the country's national health data systems.

Sudan: SUNA Interviews His Excellency the Head of the Chinese Diplomatic Mission in Sudan

[SNA] Sudan-China Relations have been gaining strategic importance and historical dimension throughout the past periods.

Sudan: Director General of Police Forces Inspects Passport Office in London, Praises Its Performance

[SNA] London -- The Director General of Police Forces, Gen. Police (advocate) Khalid Hassan Mohi-Eddin and his accompanying delegation, as part of his participation in the meetings of the General Assembly of Interpol in its (92) session held in Glasgow, Britain during November 4-7, leading the Sudanese delegation, inspected the Passport Office in London in the presence of Ambassador Abu Bakr Al-Siddig and members of the Sudanese Embassy staff in London.

Sudan: Rapid Support Forces Target Civilians

[HRW] Nairobi -- Widespread Attacks in Central Region Highlight Urgent Need to Protect Civilians

Africa: WHO Calls for Urgent Action in Africa to Eliminate Cervical Cancer Amid High Burden

[Nile Post] The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued an urgent call to address cervical cancer in Africa, where 18 of the 20 countries with the highest burden of the disease are located.

Uganda: Museveni Blames Corruption in Local Govt On Leaders

[Nile Post] President Yoweri Museveni has expressed frustration with local leaders and the electorate, accusing them of failing to tackle corruption within Uganda's decentralized governance system.

Uganda: Sub-Saharan Africa Faces Urgent Need for Job Creation As Labor Force Set to Expand By 2030, IMF Warns

[Nile Post] In a post on its social media, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) underscored the critical need for sub-Saharan Africa to create up to 15 million jobs annually by 2030.

Nigeria: Parent Laments As Terrorists Abduct 9-Year-Old Daughter in Kaduna

[Vanguard] On Sunday, terrorists attacked Oil Village in Chikun Local Government Area, Kaduna State, abducting the 9-year-old daughter of a local farmer.

Nigeria: Govt Urged to Rejig Economic Policies to Alleviate Hardship

[Vanguard] The Federal Government has been urged to reform its economic policies and implement practical measures to reduce the high cost of living and alleviate the hardship faced by Nigerians.

Somalia: Somalia's Cabinet Appoints Odowa Yusuf Raage to Lead National Army Against Al-Shabaab

[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- In a decisive move to strengthen national security, Somalia's Cabinet of Ministers has officially endorsed General Odowa Yusuf Raage as the Commander of the Somali National Army, according to a statement released after an emergency meeting held on Sunday night.

Kenya: 19 Kenyan World War II Veterans Honored - a Tribute to Our Heroes

[Capital FM] In a moving ceremony on Saturday, November 9, UK High Commissioner to Kenya Neil Wigan presented replacement medals to 19 Kenyan veterans who served in the British Army during World War II. Held at Jessop House in Spring Valley, Nairobi, the event celebrated the veterans' courage and commemorated their invaluable contributions to global peace.

Nigeria: Security Analysts Concerned As Nigeria Warns of New Terror Group

[VOA] Abuja, Nigeria -- Nigerian security analysts are voicing concerns after defense officials on Thursday warned of a new insurgent group known as the Lakurawas, operating mainly in the country's northwestern region.

Kenya: A Groundbreaking Bioherbicide Takes a Bite Out of Kenya's Hunger

[WFP] Farmers are seeing bumper harvests thanks to WFP's collaboration with a local social enterprise

Kenya: After Election, Kenya-Born Legislator Heads to Minnesota Capitol

[VOA] Minneapolis, Minnesota -- Huldah Momanyi Hiltsley made history November 5 by becoming the first Kenyan-born immigrant elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives. She describes her victory as a testament to resilience, determination and the realization of the American dream.

Mozambique: At Least 30 Die in Mozambique Election Protests Says Rights Group

[RFI] Mozambique's opposition has promised to continue protests over contested election results that extended the ruling Frelimo party's near five-decade rule. At least 30 people have died since protests broke out last month, an international rights group has said.

Nigeria: Kadani Residents Demand for Inclusive Healthcare Services

[Nigeria Health Watch] Residents of Kadani community of Kura Local Government Area, Kano, are growing increasingly desperate as they are confronted with an emerging threat: the complete absence of healthcare services and perceived systemic neglect of their community.