The 20th Regional Inter-Ministerial Committee meeting of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region has concluded in Lusaka, Zambia, with calls for enhanced regional integration and improved security cooperation.

Zambia hosted a series of high-level statutory meetings in Lusaka from October 8 to 19, 2026.

Our Zambia Correspondent Arthur Davies Sikopo gives us a round-up from Lusaka.

The 20th Regional Inter-Ministerial Committee meeting of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region has concluded in Lusaka, Zambia, with calls for enhanced regional integration and improved security cooperation.
Zambia hosted a series of high-level statutory meetings in Lusaka from October 8 to 19, 2026.
Our Zambia Correspondent Arthur Davies Sikopo gives us a round-up from Lusaka.

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An English news and current affairs wrap with a fresh take on the day&rsquo;s top stories, hosted by the seasoned journalist Tsepiso Makwetla.

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20th Regional Inter-Ministerial Committee meeting ends in Zambia

As we continue profiling the candidates seeking to lead Ekurhuleni, in Johannesburg, South Africa, ahead of the 4 November Local Government Elections, today we turn to the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF).

The party has put forward former Ekurhuleni Council Speaker Nthabiseng Tshivhenga as its mayoral candidate.

Her campaign is focusing on issues including jobs, water and electricity, infrastructure, informal settlements, support for local businesses and municipal accountability.

So what would an EFF-led Ekurhuleni actually look like, and why should voters entrust the party with running one of the country's most important industrial metros? Mpho Sithole spoke to Nthabiseng Tshivhenga..

As we continue profiling the candidates seeking to lead Ekurhuleni, in Johannesburg, South Africa, ahead of the 4 November Local Government Elections, today we turn to the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF).
The party has put forward former Ekurhuleni Council Speaker Nthabiseng Tshivhenga as its mayoral candidate.
Her campaign is focusing on issues including jobs, water and electricity, infrastructure, informal settlements, support for local businesses and municipal accountability.
So what would an EFF-led Ekurhuleni actually look like, and why should voters entrust the party with running one of the country's most important industrial metros? Mpho Sithole spoke to Nthabiseng Tshivhenga..

Meet the EFF Candidate for Ekurhuleni Mayor

Young people across the world are leading a global wave of protests against an economy rigged for the 1%.

In Mexico, protesters are out in the streets demanding clean water. In India, young people are demanding decent education and fair elections.

In Kenya, Chile, Colombia, Bolivia, the Philippines and beyond Gen Z have taken the lead. Now the protests have spread to France, Spain, Italy, Albania and elsewhere in Europe.

Mpho Sithole spoke to Héctor Castañon, Head of Secretariat for Fight Inequality Alliance...

Young people across the world are leading a global wave of protests against an economy rigged for the 1%.
In Mexico, protesters are out in the streets demanding clean water. In India, young people are demanding decent education and fair elections.
In Kenya, Chile, Colombia, Bolivia, the Philippines and beyond Gen Z have taken the lead. Now the protests have spread to France, Spain, Italy, Albania and elsewhere in Europe.
Mpho Sithole spoke to H&eacute;ctor Casta&ntilde;on, Head of Secretariat for Fight Inequality Alliance...

Young People Drive Global Anti-Inequality Protests

Somalia is facing a political dispute over its next national elections after the Somali Future Council rejected the federal government's electoral timetable, arguing that it was announced without an inclusive political agreement.

The electoral commission has scheduled elections for both houses of the Federal Parliament for 15 April 2027, followed by a presidential election on 15 May 2027.

The opposition coalition is calling for negotiations to resume, warning that unilateral decisions could deepen political divisions and undermine the country's federal system and state-building efforts.

To unpack what is at stake, Mpho Sithole spoke to Abdirahman Jeylani Mohamed, founder and director of Arlaadi Media Network in Somalia...

Somalia is facing a political dispute over its next national elections after the Somali Future Council rejected the federal government's electoral timetable, arguing that it was announced without an inclusive political agreement.
The electoral commission has scheduled elections for both houses of the Federal Parliament for 15 April 2027, followed by a presidential election on 15 May 2027.
The opposition coalition is calling for negotiations to resume, warning that unilateral decisions could deepen political divisions and undermine the country's federal system and state-building efforts.
To unpack what is at stake, Mpho Sithole spoke to Abdirahman Jeylani Mohamed, founder and director of Arlaadi Media Network in Somalia...

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