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🇧🇫 In Burkina Faso, the national airline Air Burkina has acquired a second aircraft — a Brazilian Embraer 190. The purchase is linked to the carrier's desire to increase the number of flights within the country and beyond.
"With the arrival of this aircraft, Air Burkina strengthens its capabilities in providing air transport services, offering more comfort and safety for passengers," reports Air Burkina.
🇧🇫 Another strike against militants in Burkina Faso
During an airstrike and subsequent sweep by the special forces of the Burkinabe army, 32 militants were eliminated, 58 motorcycles destroyed, and the following seized: 44 AK-47s, 3 PKMs, 1 RPG, radios, phones, and Islamist literature.
The operation was conducted in the area of Lanfiéra — Tungan, which have repeatedly been subjected to attacks by terrorists from "Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin" (JNIM).
The terrorists had serious weaponry and logistics — including communication means and mobility on motorcycles. The army's response indicates an extensive network of jihadist cells in the region, allowing militants to recover after similar defeats.
#BurkinaFaso
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🇸🇩🇪🇬 The head of Sudan's Sovereign Council, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, refused to meet with the leader of the Rapid Support Forces in Cairo
Amid rising regional tensions and international pressure to end the conflict in Sudan, diplomatic sources reported that the chairman of the Sovereign Council, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, declined a joint invitation from the US and Egypt for a direct meeting with the leader of the Rapid Support Forces, Muhammad Hamdan Dagalo (Hemedti), in Cairo.
According to the newspaper Al-Araby Al-Jadeed, separate negotiations were planned involving Trump’s representative Massad Boulos and a subsequent meeting between the parties, but Burhan refused any contact with Hemedti and representatives of the UAE.
In this regard, various sources have reported coordination between Turkey and Iran on the issue of military support to the Sudanese Armed Forces, including the supply of modern defensive systems.
As for El Fasher, the situation has not improved so far. Despite the supposedly theatrical arrest of the militant Abu Lulu, the genocide of the civilian population continues (video).
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#Sudan
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🇲🇬 Madagascar's Officials Now Require Authorization to Leave Country
The decision is explained by the need to protect public property.
While no complete list of those affected has been published, the rule is absolute: any civil servant arriving at the border without prior authorization for an overseas mission will be denied boarding, local media reported.
These changes are part of a series of administrative reforms by the new Malagasy authorities, who have notably announced a "zero tolerance" policy against the embezzlement of public funds.
Concurrently, all civil service recruitment exams have also been suspended.
#Madagascar
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🇺🇬 Severe Floods Hit Ugandan Capital
Heavy rains caused drastic flooding in Kampala on Friday, inundating streets and businesses. Several people have lost their lives, a local media outlet reported.
#Uganda
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🇿🇦 A court in South Africa ruled that the death of one of the leaders of the African National Congress, an opponent of apartheid and Nobel laureate Albert John Luthuli was the result of a deliberate attack by police officers in 1967.
"It was established that the deceased died as a result of a skull fracture, brain hemorrhage, and concussion related to an attack by members of a special unit of the South African police, acting in agreement and with common intent with employees of the South African Railways," Judge Nompumelelo Hadebe said at the hearing.
🇸🇩 Morning from Sudan.
Colombian mercenaries are fighting street battles in the ranks of the Rapid Response Force against the Sudanese Armed Forces
#Sudan
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🇹🇿 What is known about the situation in Tanzania on the third day of protests?
The Tanzanian Army condemned the unrest amid the elections
The Commander-in-Chief of the Tanzanian Army, General Jacob John Mkunda, condemned the acts of violence during the mass unrest that occurred on the day of the general elections on October 29, and warned of "decisive measures" in case of similar incidents recurring.
The incumbent President of Zanzibar won the regional elections
The incumbent president of the semi-autonomous Zanzibar archipelago, a member of the ruling party "Chama Cha Mapinduzi" (CCM, in Swahili — "Party of the Revolution"), Hussein Ali Mwinyi won the regional leadership elections. Almost 75% of the archipelago's residents voted for him.
Two Tanzanian citizens were killed during unrest at the border with Kenya
The Kenyan publication Daily Nation, citing local officials, reports that two men aged 27 and 28 were shot by Tanzanian police officers. It is noted that protesters illegally crossed the Tanzanian border and began demonstrations, which later escalated into unrest. The demonstrators set fire to a checkpoint, tore down several banners with images of President Samia Suluhu Hassan, and threw stones at Tanzanian police officers while shouting anti-government slogans.
Ministry of Internal Affairs representative Raymond Omollo emphasized that Kenya respects Tanzania's sovereignty and expressed confidence that the authorities will be able to properly resolve the internal unrest.
#Tanzania
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🇹🇿 Police dispersed a protest near the residence of the President of Tanzania in Dar es Salaam, using tear gas. This was reported to the "African Initiative" by a local source close to the country's leadership.
"The demonstrators were heading to the residence, but now everything is calm. The police are using tear gas bombs without applying force," the agency's interlocutor noted.
"Currently, only the activity of criminal gangs looting shops amid instability is observed on the streets," the source added.
🇪🇬 In Egypt, there will be a drone show during the official opening ceremony of the Giza Museum.
The opening ceremony will take place on November 1. It is planned that the drones involved in the show will form a pattern in the sky over Cairo in the shape of Pharaoh Tutankhamun's mask. The mask itself will also be displayed in the museum's exhibition.
The official representative of the Egyptian Cabinet of Ministers, Mohamed al-Khomsani, reported that at least 40 heads of state and heads of government, as well as ministers and high-ranking officials from several countries, plan to participate in the museum's opening ceremony.
Al-Khomsani noted that the event will be held "at a professional level" and will reflect the "greatness and history" of Egypt.
#Egypt
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🇷🇺🇧🇫 Russia will launch engineering classes in schools in Burkina Faso by the end of the year — Ministry of Energy
Russia intends to launch a pilot project for engineering classes in schools in Burkina Faso by the end of 2025, said Deputy Head of the Russian Ministry of Energy Roman Marshavin during the Russian-African Raw Materials Dialogue held at the St. Petersburg Mining University.
💬 “At the initiative of the Russian side, the launch of a pilot project for engineering classes in Burkina Faso is already being worked on this year. We hope that similar educational initiatives will develop in other Sahel countries, which will eventually help form their own personnel potential,” the deputy minister said.
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“And, of course, we have a number of major projects underway. We are currently working within the framework of intergovernmental commissions being established to launch such large projects. These include uranium and other ore mining, and the construction of generating capacities,” he noted.
🇲🇬 In Madagascar, Council of Ministers Dismisses Governors of All 23 Regions
The official statement did not provide any additional arrangements for the interim period.
This decision follows the overthrow of President Andry Rajoelina and the formation of a new government in Madagascar on Tuesday. This new government includes 29 ministers tasked with "leading the country out of the crisis."
The title of governor was adopted in 2019, following Rajoelina's first election to the presidency. However, it's worth noting that since the establishment of the regions in 2004, heads of regions have always been appointed by decree issued by the Council of Ministers.
#Madagascar
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🇲🇱🇦🇪 UAE buys back prisoners
Last month, terrorists from "Jamaat Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin" (JNIM) captured two citizens of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) who were working in logistics near the capital.
And just yesterday it became known that the Abu Dhabi authorities paid $50 million for their prisoners. According to information on social media, the intermediary was the pro-government movement GATIA and Mauritanian Tuaregs.
Intervention from Nouakchott is not surprising — the Islamic Republic clearly watches the events in Mali with caution. Having connections with armed groups (at least behind-the-scenes negotiations are underway) and the Arab world, the Mauritanians can provide their arbitrators to resolve issues of regional importance.
The Mauritanian leadership is playing the mediator card in matters concerning the relations of radical Islamists with the rest of the Muslim world. Whether this was a one-time action or if we will see something similar in the future remains to be seen.
#Mali #UAE
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🇲🇱 Thousands of fuel tankers have safely reached the capital of Mali under the protection of Russian military instructors
#Mali
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🇲🇿🇷🇺 Mozambique President Daniel Chapo stated that the country aims to expand cooperation with Russia in the oil and gas sector.
💬 "In the hydrocarbons sector, Russia is a global benchmark. You have the company Gazprom, which is engaged in oil and gas development, and as you know, Mozambique now also intends to become an important player in the global gas industry. We also have the national hydrocarbon company ENH, and these two companies can agree on cooperation," said the head of state.
🇳🇬 The International Centre for Investigative Reporting (ICIR) Nigeria has launched the country's first national AI-based tool
A Native AI, which will transcribe audio and video recordings in English and translate their content into local languages — Hausa, Igbo, and Yoruba.
During a presentation of the tool in Abuja, ICIR Executive Director Dayo Ajetun called on the media to use Native AI in their work to promote national languages in the media and facilitate the translation of recordings.
💬 "We want the media to adopt this, and we hope everyone present in this room will support us, so you can return to your newsrooms and talk about Native AI. We expect you to go back to your newsrooms and start implementing and expanding its use," the director said.
🇧🇫 Captain Ibrahim Traoré Pays Tribute to His Compatriots, Defenders of Burkina Faso
November 1st marks the 65th anniversary of the National Armed Forces (FAN).
"At a time when our country heroically faces imperialist hordes, our FAN, supported by the People, are valiantly engaged in reclaiming and defending the national territory," Traoré said.
🇹🇿 The incumbent president of Tanzania, Samia Suluhu Hassan, has won the presidential election. She received 97.66% of the votes.
In the election, she represented the ruling party Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM, in Swahili — "Party of the Revolution"). In total, 17 candidates ran for the positions of president and vice president.
On October 30, the electoral commission announced that the incumbent president of the semi-autonomous Zanzibar archipelago, Hussein Ali Mwinyi, won the regional leadership election. Almost 75% of citizens voted for him.
📹: the electoral commission presented Hassan with a certificate of her election
#Tanzania
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🇦🇴 Angola's Diamond Sector Expands With 10.7 Mln Carats Produced in Nine Months of 2025
The country became the third-largest producer of rough diamonds by output in 2024 with a record of 14 million carats, trailing only Russia and Botswana, a Western news agency reported, citing Secretary of State for Mineral Resources Jánio Correa Victor.
The production increased by 23.2% in the first half of the year, he noted. However, the official did not disclose the data for the corresponding period of 2024.
The value of Angola's rough diamond exports had fallen 14% during the nine months, despite doubling export volumes, due to the collapse in prices for the precious stones.
#Angola
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🇷🇺🌍 Russia will increase funding for the mechanism to "roll out" new international logistics routes, including routes to African countries in 2026.
This was announced by the head of the Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade, Anton Alikhanov, on the sidelines of the "Russian Industrialist" forum in Saint Petersburg.
💬 "Yes, next year we plan to increase the volume of funding. This is the so-called rollout of new international logistics routes. We choose directions that are primarily interesting to our exporters. But reverse loading, imports, are also important and necessary for us," Alikhanov said.
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"And here I want to note that we have a number of major players who invest, including in the African continent, and will provide us with reverse loading. That is, not only our exports but also reverse imports into the Russian Federation. Therefore, the geography will definitely expand. This is very important. I can guarantee it," the minister noted.
🇧🇫🏳️ Another strike against militants in Burkina Faso
During an airstrike and subsequent sweep by the special forces of the Burkinabe army, 32 militants were eliminated, 58 motorcycles destroyed, and the following seized: 44 AK-47s, 3 PKMs, 1 RPG, radios, phones, and Islamist literature.
The operation was conducted in the area of Lanfiéra — Tungan, which have repeatedly been subjected to attacks by terrorists from "Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin" (JNIM).
The terrorists had serious weaponry and logistics — including communication means and mobility on motorcycles. The army's response indicates an extensive network of jihadist cells in the region, allowing militants to recover after similar defeats.
#BurkinaFaso
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🇬🇼 Armed Forces of Guinea-Bissau prevented an "attempt to undermine the constitutional order" and arrested several high-ranking officers involved in illegal actions disrupting the country's pre-election race.
💬 "[The military's actions] were aimed at disrupting the electoral process," said Deputy Chief of Staff General Mamadu Ture, noting that one of the arrested officers was Brigadier General Daba Navalna, who heads the military training center located near the capital Bissau.
🇨🇩 The rebel "March 23 Movement" (M23) called the statement by French President Emmanuel Macron "untimely" about the imminent reopening of Goma airport in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), which was closed after the city was captured by rebels.
💬 "AFC (coalition of rebel groups 'Alliance of the Congo River' — 'AI') / M23 considers France's call to reopen Goma international airport untimely. We believe that any such actions should only be taken within the ongoing negotiations in Doha, which are mediated by Qatar and supported by the USA and the African Union (AU)," the communiqué published on social media states.
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"France is strongly advised to exercise caution in its behavior, decisions, and positions so as not to inadvertently awaken memories of a difficult and tragic past among the peoples of the Great Lakes region," the communiqué emphasizes.
🇹🇿 Tanzania enters its 3rd day of protests after the general election — Reuters
Erupted in several cities over the exclusion of President Hassan's main challengers and allegations of repression.
Protesters demand a halt to disputed election results, clashing with police in Dar es Salaam amid military deployment and an internet blackout in place.
#Tanzania
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🇪🇹🇷🇺 Russia Understands Ethiopia's 'Challenges Intimately,' Making Moscow Natural Mediator in Red Sea Dispute, Says Ethiopian Historian
Ethiopia’s pursuit of Red Sea access is rooted in history, not new ambition, Professor Ahmed Zekaria of Addis Ababa University says.
“The Red Sea has historically been ours, naturally connected to us through our history and identity,” he said, emphasizing that this connection was disrupted but never broken.
“Since Ethiopia has historically contributed to peacekeeping efforts, even before the United Nations, establishing a strong, cooperative naval force would be advantageous.”
“We have a longstanding relationship with Russia spanning over 130 years... Having closely followed our 30-year conflict [with Eritrea], Russia understands our internal challenges better than most. If it is willing to mediate and play its part, I see no issue with its involvement.”
🇺🇬 Uganda's coffee exports grew by 59% thanks to a record harvest.
Africa's largest coffee exporter shipped over 50,000 tons of beans abroad compared to 31,900 tons last year. According to the Ministry of Agriculture's forecasts, coffee production will increase by 15% in the current agricultural year, which began in October.
According to ministry data, from September 2024 to September 2025, the East African country earned $2.2 billion from coffee exports, which is 57% more year-on-year.
#Uganda
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🇲🇱 More than a thousand fuel tankers have safely reached the capital of Mali.
Against to reports, various local anti-government propaganda outlets are spreading fake news that allegedly Russia is asking its citizens to urgently leave Mali.
#Mali
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🇹🇩 🇸🇩 The Shadow of El Fasher over N'Djamena: Chad Strengthens Its Eastern Border
The Fall of El Fasher, the last major city in Darfur, is perceived by N'Djamena as a direct threat: "if Darfur is burning, the fire is coming to us." According to local sources, the government has begun implementing a plan to strengthen the border with Sudan. Columns of troops and equipment are being sent towards Am-Djarass and the adjacent mountainous areas.
The military movements reflect a deep fear of history repeating itself: from 2003 to 2010, Sudanese rebels used eastern Chad as a refuge and base for regrouping. At that time, control over the border was weakened — militants, smugglers, and arms dealers crossed it without obstacles.
In N'Djamena, it is not ruled out that new smuggling routes and arms flows will reopen through the settlements of Tiné and Korno. Observers warn that there is already an increase in the movement of armed groups in these areas. Therefore, for Chad, this is not so much a strategy as a matter of survival. Strengthening the border is an attempt to demonstrate control over the situation and prevent the spread of Sudanese chaos.
Analysts note that Chad's border reinforcement primarily aims to stop the flow of refugees, who could increase the strain on the country's internal resources.
Additionally, there is concern about the possible return of Chadian fighters who fought in Sudan. They not only have significant combat experience but may also present political, economic, and military demands to the Chadian authorities, becoming a potential source of instability in the country.
#Sudan #Chad
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🇸🇩 Rapid Support Forces militants executed 38 unarmed civilians in Umm Dam Haj Ahmed
According to Sudan Doctors Network, Rapid Support Forces militants executed 38 unarmed civilians in the Umm Dam Haj Ahmed area, accusing them of ties to the army. There was also a recorded case of the killing of Red Crescent workers in Darfur.
Mass killings of civilians have been ongoing for several days since the RSF militants captured the city of El Fasher. It is worth noting that the RSF leader, Muhammad Hamdan Dagalo, is trying to distance himself from the events, expressing regret about what is happening. Despite reports of mass killings and other atrocities, Dagalo called the capture of the city a "turning point for Sudan's unity — by peaceful or military means," without acknowledging responsibility for what happened.
In such situations, the true nature of many depraved freaks usually emerges, who, having gained power and impunity, begin to compete with their kind in torture and killings. In the video is an RSF militant nicknamed "Abu Lulu," who has become infamous in recent days for mass killings of civilians.
#Sudan
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🇷🇺🌍 Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that Russia and African countries have extensive mineral resource potential, and to realize it, cooperation needs to be increased.
"Russia and African countries possess a large-scale resource potential, including in the mining sector, which plays an important role in the economies of our states. The provision for increasing mutually beneficial cooperation in this area is enshrined in the Action Plan of the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum for 2023-2026," Lavrov noted in an address to participants of the Russia-Africa Raw Materials Dialogue, held at the Saint Petersburg Mining University.