Africa
Zimbabwe Records Over 197,000 Returnees From South Africa Amid Decline in Repatriations
Addressing the post-cabinet briefing on Tuesday, the government announced that a total of 42,553 Zimbabweans had been repatriated through government arrangements as of October 6, 2026, while cumulative self-repatriations stood at 154,741.
Rights Groups Demand Answers Over Zambia’s Transfer of Opposition Figure From Mozambique
The statement noted that Banda had previously been charged with attempted murder and aggravated robbery before fleeing Zambia and becoming a fugitive.
Shakahola Cult Leader, Wife and 29 Followers Convicted for 191 Murders
Lady Justice Diana Kavedza Mochache delivered the historic verdict on Monday at the Mombasa Law Courts, capping the case with a judgment running over 1,000 pages.
Second Ebola Case Hits Kenya, But Officials Say Outbreak Remains Contained
Kenya has now recorded two confirmed Ebola cases and one death.
‘Make All Africa Proud’: Ramaphosa Hails Rwanda’s Formula 1 Grand Prix Deal
“We look forward to working with you and all who share this vision as we make this a truly African Grand Prix in every way possible and take motorsport to new heights on our continent.”
Zimbabwe Police Hunt Five Fugitives Wanted in Zambia
In a press statement dated October 14, 2026, police said the Criminal Investigation Department headquarters was working with the Zambia Police Service to strengthen cross-border cooperation and combat transnational crime.
Somali-born Sagal Abdi-Wali Wins Starmer’s Former Seat in UK By-Election
Abdi-Wali, who grew up in London after arriving in Britain as a child refugee from Somalia, secured 12,292 votes, representing about 45% of the total, to claim the seat for the governing Labour Party.
Ramaphosa Defends Asylum U-Turn After Anti-Migrant Violence
“We regret the violence that broke out throughout the country. Now, obviously, that is due to that Constitutional Court decision,” he said, adding that the ruling needed to be properly processed, interpreted and evaluated.
South African Jurist Navi Pillay Wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize
The Nobel Committee highlighted her role in landmark legal proceedings at the Rwanda tribunal, where rape and sexual violence were recognised as acts that could constitute crimes against humanity and genocide.
Zimbabwe Football Hit by CAF Spectator Ban After Fan Dies at National Stadium
“All CAF matches to be played in Zimbabwe during the period of this suspension shall therefore be held behind closed doors until further notice,” the Cabinet announced.