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As President Paul Biya returns to Cameroon, can he still rule?
Cameroonians are wondering who Biya will appoint as vice president and possible successor.
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Bagbin assures Ghanaians of passage of anti-LGBTQ+ bill after review
Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has assured Ghanaians that the Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill will be passed into law after Parliament undertakes a second consideration of the legislation to correct errors identified in the version initially approved. Speaking at the ongoing IPR Ghana 2026 National PR Conference and Excellence Awards in Koforidua, Mr Bagbin explained that the initial passage took place in his absence and was rushed, prompting him to call for a review of the process.
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Mahama urges UK to prioritise Africa’s debt challenges during G20 presidency
President John Dramani Mahama has called on the United Kingdom to use its 2027 presidency of the G20 to help address Africa’s growing debt challenges and push for reforms to the global financial system. Speaking at a meeting with the cross-party UK Parliamentary Group in London on Friday, October 23, President Mahama called for stronger international cooperation to help African countries manage their debt obligations and secure more affordable financing.
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UK urges households to stockpile essentials for emergencies
UK leader Andy Burnham said Britons need to be better prepared for emergencies on Friday, when he hosted a wildfire and resilience summit. Burnham was speaking after he told a meeting of fire chiefs, local leaders and experts in Liverpool, northwest England, that UK military helicopters and planes would be equipped to fight wildfires.
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Sifuna steals the show with thunderous CUEA graduation welcome
NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 23 – Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna received a thunderous welcome at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA) graduation ceremony on Friday, in a show of public support as he eyes the presidency in the 2027 election. The crowd erupted into applause when the university’s Vice-Chancellor Prof. Elias Omondi Opongo mentioned Sifuna among those attending the institution’s 45th graduation ceremony.
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Benue government, JED clash over alleged attack on electricity worker
The Benue State Government has rejected allegations by Jos Electricity Distribution Plc that people acting on its instructions attacked the company’s staff and invaded its Makurdi office. It has demanded a retraction and apology.
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Niger revives support for Christian pilgrimage after 10-year suspension
The Niger State Government has begun preparations for the 2026 Christian pilgrimage, more than a decade after former Governor Abubakar Sani Bello suspended state sponsorship of pilgrimages to Jerusalem and Mecca over economic challenges.
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Denmark to ban mink farming in government U-turn
Once the world's largest producer of mink pelts, the nation's industry has declined in recent years.
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Macron postpones trip to Nigeria, Senegal – Presidential source
France’s President Emmanuel Macron has postponed a planned visit to Senegal and Nigeria later this month, a French presidential source said Friday, following riots that erupted on the sidelines of nationwide protests last weekend. The source, who asked not to be named, did not explicitly refer to the violent protests as a reason but said that the visit was being put off as it concerned a “diplomatic and cooperation agenda”, in contrast to Macron’s visit to the Gulf this week which focused on securing energy supplies.
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Ghana, 2 others offer vehicle assembly growth in Sub-Saharan Africa – Fitch Solutions
Outside South Africa, Ghana and Kenya offer the strongest near-term vehicle assembly growth in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). According to Fitch Solutions, Ghana are best positioned to attract new assembly investment over the medium term in Sub-Saharan Africa.
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Potholes, bus fares and headphone dodgers: will Burnham’s strategy of ‘everyday fixes’ succeed?
Since Burnham took office Labour has prioritised small fixes to try to show voters it can make a genuine difference, with government insiders delighted at the public reaction In the first episode of Armando Iannucci’s political satire The Thick of It, the hapless minister Hugh Abbot is in the back of a taxi, frantically brainstorming for an on-the-hoof policy he can announce to the assembled national press. No one can possibly object to it,” says the addled junior advisor Ollie Reeder.
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Wetangula: Sifuna too green for presidency
NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 23 – National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has renewed his criticism of Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna’s presidential ambitions, arguing that Kenya needs a leader with sufficient political experience to become the country’s next president. The Speaker cited former presidents Jomo Kenyatta, Daniel arap Moi, Mwai Kibaki and Uhuru Kenyatta, alongside President William Ruto, as leaders who gained valuable political experience before taking over State House.
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YSRCP alleges police assault on former Minister Vidadala Rajini
The party alleges that the Chilakaluripet Rural Sub-Inspector pushed Ms. Rajini to the ground during an incident at her residence
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Serbia: Hope, tension and apprehension as voters prepare to elect new parliament
After two years of protests, Serbia faces a pivotal election on Sunday, with a student-led challenge to Aleksandar Vucic's lengthy rule. Allegations of electoral irregularities and fears of a post-election crisis abound.
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State Police Has Received Approval Of 24 Houses of Assembly, Met Constitutional Threshold — Gbajabiamila
The Constitution (Sixth Alteration) Bill, 2026, has met the threshold of two-thirds of the 36 state Houses of Assembly as required by law, the Presidential Working Group on the National Policing Bill said on Friday. “The Presidential Working Group on the National Policing Bill notes with satisfaction that the Constitution (Sixth Alteration) Bill, 2026, providing for a dual policing system, has been approved by 24 State Houses of Assembly, meeting the constitutional threshold of two-thirds of the 36 states,” it said.
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New Keralam Governor Om Prakash Mathur inadvertently sparks debate on ‘food purity’ politics
Mathur, who hails from Rajasthan and follows a strict vegetarian diet, banned non-vegetarian cooking in the Lok Bhavan kitchen
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Government pays over GH¢4.40bn to SSNIT and for second-tier pension obligations
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has announced that the government has paid over GH¢4.40 billion to the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) and for the settlement of Second-Tier Pension obligations. “Government has paid over GH¢4.40 billion to SSNIT and for Second-Tier Pension obligations,” Dr. Forson stated.
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Government plans colour-coded driving licences for citizens, foreign nationals
The ministry also proposed accepting affidavits and life insurance policies as proof of age and address to prevent misuse
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Government committed to developing Kittur and Kakati as tourist destinations, says Karnataka Minister
Karnataka’s PWD Minister Satish Jarkiholi said the government is drawing up comprehensive plans to develop the forts in Kakati and Kittur
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This man has quit Badenoch’s increasingly hard-right Tory party – others should be brave enough to do the same
The London Assembly’s Andrew Boff is one of many who reject Kemi Badenoch’s authoritarian position. They are the only chance for the party’s future The chair of the London Assembly, Andrew Boff, resigned this week from the Conservative party after 53 years of membership.
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Supriya Sule alleges use of spy cams in the MLC polls in Maharashtra
Calling these complaints extremely serious and concerning, she appealed to the Election Commission and the government to take note of them
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2027: Governor Namadi to lead Jigawa APC campaign council
Governor Namadi to lead Jigawa APC campaign council. The establishment of the council followed extensive consultations with party leaders across the state's three senatorial districts and was approved by the APC State Working Committee.
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Government spent nearly ₹500 crore on Vizianagaram’s development, says MLA Aditi Vijaya Lakshmi
TDP Mayor candidate Avanapu Bhargavi seeks the support of trade bodies in the elections
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Malawi opposition demands answers over president's prolonged stay abroad
This is President Peter Mutharika's fifth visit to South Africa this year.