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📊 Business & Macro
- 🇿🇦 Canal+ Completes MultiChoice Takeover
French media giant Canal+ has finalised a $2 billion acquisition of South Africa’s MultiChoice Group, consolidating its presence in African broadcasting markets. - 🇪🇹 Ethiopia Appoints New Central Bank Governor
Eyob Tekalign, a key figure in Ethiopia’s economic reforms since 2018, has been appointed governor of the National Bank of Ethiopia. - 🇰🇪 Kenya Blocks Cement Stake Sale
Kenya’s parliament has asked East African Portland Cement to buy back a 29% stake held by Holcim, to prevent a potential sale to a Tanzanian investor. - 🇲🇺 Mauritius Central Bank Governor Resigns
Rama Sithanen has stepped down from his role amid a power struggle within the Bank of Mauritius, following a request from the prime minister.
🌍 Geopolitics & Policy
- 🇲🇼 Malawi Detains Electoral Staff
Eight poll officials were arrested amid accusations of vote manipulation, after President Lazarus Chakwera’s party raised concerns over electoral integrity. - 🇸🇸 Machar Trial Begins in South Sudan
Riek Machar, suspended First Vice President, appeared in court facing treason and terrorism charges. His legal team challenged the court’s jurisdiction.
↳ Meanwhile, independent media were barred from covering the trial. Only state broadcaster SSBC was allowed access. - 🇸🇩 Sudan Civilian Bloc Calls for AU Talks Delay
Sudan’s Somoud coalition urged the African Union to postpone October political consultations, citing humanitarian crises and lack of inclusivity. - 🇲🇼 Mutharika Leads Malawi Election
Former president Peter Mutharika has taken an early lead in the presidential polls, with 51% of votes counted in 25% of constituencies. - 🇹🇿 Tanzania Court Upholds Treason Charge
The High Court dismissed Tundu Lissu’s objection against a treason charge, allowing the controversial case to proceed. - 🇬🇳 Guinea Referendum Underway
Guineans voted on a new constitution that could enable junta leader Mamady Doumbouya to run for president. Critics call it a power grab. - 🇹🇩 Chad Drops Presidential Term Limits
Chad’s National Assembly passed a constitutional amendment removing term limits, sparking concerns about the “burial of democracy.” - 🇹🇬 Togo Rapper Arrested Again
Outspoken rapper Aamron, known for criticizing President Faure Gnassingbé, was re-arrested amid a broader crackdown on dissent. - 🇬🇼 Guinea-Bissau Opposition Leader Returns
Domingos Simões Pereira returned from exile to submit his presidential candidacy, months after fleeing due to security threats. - 🇩🇯 Djibouti Presidential Spokesman Resigns
Presidential adviser Alexis Mohamed resigned, citing democratic backsliding and nepotism under President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh. - 🇳🇬 Nigeria-Cuba Ties Strengthen
Nigerian Speaker Abbas Tajudeen called for deeper parliamentary diplomacy with Cuba to enhance cooperation in health, education, and research. - 🇰🇪 Ruto Demands African UN Representation
Kenyan President William Ruto urged African unity to secure permanent seats on the UN Security Council, calling Africa’s exclusion “indefensible.”
🧬 Tech & Innovation
- 🇨🇮 Djamo Licensed to Operate as Microfinance Bank
Côte d’Ivoire’s fintech startup Djamo secured a microfinance license, enabling it to offer credit, savings, and current accounts. - 🇿🇦 Sygnia Warns Against Bitcoin Overexposure
Asset manager Sygnia advised clients to limit investments in its Bitcoin ETF, citing risk concerns despite managing $20 billion in assets.
💥 Security & Human Rights
- 🇲🇿 Beheadings Reported in Mozambique Port Attack
Militants attacked Mocímboa da Praia, a strategic gas port in Cabo Delgado, beheading civilians in the second such incident this month.
↳ Conflict deaths in the region have surpassed 6,200 since 2017 (ACLED). - 🇸🇩 El Fashir Crisis: Civilians Trapped, Aid Blocked
In Sudan’s besieged El Fashir, over 250,000 civilians face starvation, disease, and shelling, with only one clinic partially functioning.
↳ Doctors Without Borders warned of an impending bloodbath if fighting escalates.
🌱 Climate & Energy
- 🇳🇦 Canada’s Oregen Expands in Namibia’s Oil Frontier
Canadian firm Oregen Energy increased its stake in WestOil, targeting exploration in Namibia’s Orange Basin, a budding oil hotspot.
💊 Health & Development
- 🌍 Africa CDC to Invest $3.2 Billion in Local Pharma
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention announced a $3.2 billion fund to support local drug and vaccine manufacturing, reducing import dependency.
