Russia-Africa Summit: Putin pitched Russia as an alternative to the West, promising local processing and technology transfers to 48 African countries.
U.S. sanctions Rwanda’s Ministry of Defence and Zigama Credit and Savings Society, accusing them of backing M23 rebels in the eastern DRC. Rwanda denies it.
Ethiopia Su-35 fighter jets: Abiy Ahmed says 12 have arrived from Russia, with S-400 systems to follow. Russia’s arms exporter says two were delivered.
Tundu Lissu hunger strike: Tanzania’s jailed opposition leader is refusing food over lawyer access as he awaits a Nov. 6 verdict in his treason trial.
Rabat, Morocco (Running Africa) — Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri has become Morocco’s first woman prime minister after King Mohammed VI
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (Running Africa) — Ethiopian Airlines has suspended flights to three cities in Ethiopia’s Tigray region after Tigrayan
The 18th BRICS summit in New Delhi produced agreements on trade, global governance, and technology while exposing the challenges of
President Hakainde Hichilema begins another five years in office amid a disputed election and a deepening crackdown on his main
The charges come after a deadly security operation and a disputed presidential election that has heightened political tensions in Zambia.
Lusaka, Zambia (Running Africa) — President Hakainde Hichilema has won a second five-year term after securing about 60% of the