Results are expected in the coming days.

Thousands took to the streets of Accra, demanding the government to put an end to illegal mining in Ghana, also known as Galamsey, and denouncing its harmful impact on the environment. They also called for the release of those who were arrested during a similar protest in September.

Tunisians are heading to the polls to cast their ballots in the country’s presidential election, which the opposition has said is neither free nor fair. Kais Saied, who is seeking a second term in office, is accused of trying to limit the number of candidates running against him.

As it tries to quell an outbreak of mpox, the Democratic Republic of Congo has kicked off vaccinations against the disease. 265,000 doses were given to the DRC by the EU and US; they have been administered in Kivu province and Goma. DRC accounts for more than 80% of mpox cases in Africa this year.

Some waving Palestinian flags, crowds of protesters took to the streets of Cape Town to demand an end to the Israel-Gaza war. It comes as the conflict is on the brink of entering its second year, and as the death toll in Gaza climbs higher, with almost 42,000 killed according to its health ministry.

With a successful acting career under his belt, Johnny Depp is taking on the art world, launching an exhibition dubbed ‘A Bunch of Stuff’. Described as an ‘immersive exhibition’, it features Depp’s artworks from different stages of his life, including paintings and journal extracts.

Zimbabwe’s government is to begin compensating local and foreign farmers over the land invasions which took place in the country in the early 2000s. Initial compensation of 20 million dollars will be distributed to some of those who have been affected by the invasions ordered by Robert Mugabe.

ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan said his investigation has gathered evidence “indicating that Tarhunah residents have been subjected to crimes amounting to war crimes.

France world cup winner Paul Pogba has seen his initial four-year doping ban cut to eighteen months, meaning that he should be able to be back on the pitch next year. It comes after Pogba tested positive for testosterone. Addressing his fans, the 31 year old said ‘the nightmare is finally over’.

French President Emmanuel Macron addressed delegations from dozens of states and countries at the 19th Francophone summit, championing what he described as the values of the French-speaking world. Macron also touched upon the wars in Ukraine and Gaza. The summit continues at the Grand Palais today.

Crowds of Tunisians took to the streets once again to voice their discontent with President Kais Saied, ahead of the country’s presidential election on October 6. With most of his opponents in jail or barred from running, Saied has been accused of stamping out political competition.

The health ministry has released guidelines and these say that the patients will not receive any visitors in the next 14 days,and they will receive only one caregiver at a time.

With his major opponents imprisoned or left off the ballot, Tunisian President Kais Saied faces few obstacles to winning re-election on Sunday, five years after riding anti-establishment backlash to a first term.

Supporters and opponents of Kenya’s deputy president clashed Friday at public forums over an impeachment motion against him, which was introduced in parliament by the ruling alliance this week.

“What we are witnessing today is the failure of diplomacy over a long period of time. And things are getting out of out of control,” the associate fellow with Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) said.

The British government’s agreement to hand sovereignty of the long-contested Chagos Islands to Mauritius addresses a “historic wrong,” the Mauritian foreign minister said Thursday, referring to the displacement of more than a thousand islanders some 50 years ago.

As Tunisia draws closer to its presidential election on October 6th, some young people are looking to move away from the country, citing a lack of opportunity. Others, meanwhile, hope the election will bring about change. Accused of quashing political competition, Kais Saied is seeking re-election.

Other strategic battlegrounds include Jebel Moya in southeastern Sudan; as well as El-Fasher, the capital of the North-Darfur state.

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov held a news briefing Thursday about the BRICS summit in Russia later this month.

The head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia vowed that the UN would stand by Somalia on Thursday, as the country faces challenges including upcoming elections. Somalia has also been waging an offensive against jihadist Al-Shabaab militants.

As part of the review of the force majeure situation, the NOC confirmed in its statement that it “can resume crude oil production operations and export operations to its customers.”

The Francophonie is a platform through which Emmanuel Macron can meet with African leaders. Most member states are on the continent. The theme of this year “create, innovate and do business in French”.

Mr Ramaphosa avoided an impeachment vote in 2022 when his party, the African National Congress (ANC), used its majority in parliament to block a motion, even after an independent report raised questions about his conduct and recommended a full investigation.

Another 50 were injured as the Grand Grif gang burned homes and cars in the town of Pont-Sondé, said Bertide Harace, spokeswoman for the Commission for Dialogue, Reconciliation and Awareness to Save the Artibonite

As parts of Africa struggle to contain a surge in mpox cases, Ghana has confirmed its first case of the year. The affected child is in a stable condition, health officials say. Nearly 35,000 cases of the disease have been recorded on the continent since the beginning of this year.

… tests are being conducted to determine whether the clade Ib strain has attracted global attention due to its rapid transmission and limited research.

Abdel-Fattah El-Sissi and Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met in Cairo on Thursday. Al Nahyan’s visit comes amid rising tensions in the Middle East as Israel intensifies its bombing campaign in Lebanon. At the same time, pressure is mounting on Emiratis over Abu Dhabi’s role in Sudan’s devastating war

At least 78 people died when an overcrowded boat capsized on Lake Kivu in eastern Congo on Thursday, a local governor said. A frantic search and rescue operation was underway hours later as many remained unaccounted for from the vessel, believed to have had 278 people on board

Demonstrations rocked the streets of Accra on Thursday, with protesters calling for the release of 53 activists who were arrested last week during an anti-galamsey demonstration.

Tensions have been growing between the neighbours as Mali seeks to complete its campaign against separatist fighters on the border with Algeria.

Israel’s threat to target Iran’s oil production infrastructure, including gas and oil rigs, refineries and storage facilities has heightened market concerns.

The Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority (TCRA) announced on Wednesday that the company’s online content licenses will be suspended for 30 days, citing material published on October 1 that allegedly harmed the nation’s image.

The Arab League on Thursday condemned what it described as Israel’s “brutal scenario” in Lebanon following escalation in hostilities between Israeli forces and Hezbollah.

As the Israel-Hezbollah conflict has intensified, a ship carrying hundreds of foreign nationals fleeing Lebanon arrived in Turkey on Thursday. According to a local news agency, it’s the third such ship to arrive in recent days. Several governments have implored their nationals to leave Lebanon now.

Delegations will discuss drug-trafficking with a particular focus on collaboratively tackling fentanyl trafficking. On Friday (Oct. 4), the second and last day of the summit, delegations are scheduled to focus on migration and human-trafficking.

The boat, overloaded with passengers, sank while trying to dock just meters (yards) away from the port of Kituku, the witnesses said.

On Wednesday, a ‘ring of fire’ solar eclipse was visible from Easter Island, Buenos Aires and Chile. The phenomenon occurs when the Sun, Moon and Earth align, the moon blocking all but a ring-shaped section of the Sun. Those in West Africa will be able to witness the same next year.

Moscow is preparing agreements on a visa-free regime with nine countries in Africa and the Middle East, according to Alexei Klimov, head of the Consular Department of Russian diplomacy.

“It is with great sadness that we inform you that our beloved legend Solly Moholo has sadly passed on,”

“Today’s deal secures this vital military base for the future ,” said British Foreign Secretary David Lammy.