Malawi's President-elect Dr Peter Mutharika is set to take oath of office on Saturday, alongside Vice President-elect Jane Ansah. The former head of state staged a strong comeback in last month's election, securing fifty-six-point- eight percent of the vote against incumbent President Lazarus Chakwera's thirty-three percent. The government says several African leaders are expected to attend the inauguration ceremony. Channel Africa's reporter Micheal Mbewe filed this report.

Malawi's President-elect Dr Peter Mutharika is set to take oath of office on Saturday, alongside Vice President-elect Jane Ansah. The former head of state staged a strong comeback in last month's election, securing fifty-six-point- eight percent of the vote against incumbent President Lazarus Chakwera's thirty-three percent. The government says several African leaders are expected to attend the inauguration ceremony. Channel Africa's reporter Micheal Mbewe filed this report.

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Malawi's President-elect prepares for inauguration

Now to look at some of the stories making headlines in the East Africa region, we speak to Journalist and Team Leader at Grassroot Journalism Kenya, Dennis Beru


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** Hundreds of people in Tanzania have been charged with Treason over protests

**President of Uganda, Yoweri Museveni has publicly admitted that his government had detained two Kenyan activists - Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo

** The International Criminal Court has confirmed 39 charges against Ugandan rebel leader, Joseph Kony

** Tension rise in Ethiopia following a drone attack in the country's Tigray region

** in Somalia, government says the national army has killed 49 al-Shabab fighters during a military operation in Lower Shabelle region

** Rwanda place South Africa based Rwandan national- Faustin Kayumba Nyamwasa on the list of the most wanted for financing terrorism

Now to look at some of the stories making headlines in the East Africa region, we speak to Journalist and Team Leader at Grassroot Journalism Kenya, Dennis Beru
 TALKING POINTS
** Hundreds of people in Tanzania have been charged with Treason over protests
**President of Uganda, Yoweri Museveni has publicly admitted that his government had detained two Kenyan activists - Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo
** The International Criminal Court has confirmed 39 charges against Ugandan rebel leader, Joseph Kony
** Tension rise in Ethiopia following a drone attack in the country's Tigray region
** in Somalia, government says the national army has killed 49 al-Shabab fighters during a military operation in Lower Shabelle region
** Rwanda place South Africa based Rwandan national- Faustin Kayumba Nyamwasa on the list of the most wanted for financing terrorism

East Africa wrap with East Africa region, we speak to Journalist and Team Leader at Grassroot Journalism Kenya, Dennis Beru

The South African Commission of Enquiry into allegations of efforts or attempts to halt the investigation or prosecution of Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) cases has been adjourned to the 26th of November 2025.

The adjournment follows an objection concerning evidence leader, Advocate Ishmael Semenya, Senior Counsel (SC), who previously advised the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) on a prosecution policy later declared unconstitutional,  a policy that may have contributed to the very issues now under investigation.

Channel Africa''s reporter Micheal Mbewe filed this report.

The South African Commission of Enquiry into allegations of efforts or attempts to halt the investigation or prosecution of Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) cases has been adjourned to the 26th of November 2025.
The adjournment follows an objection concerning evidence leader, Advocate Ishmael Semenya, Senior Counsel (SC), who previously advised the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) on a prosecution policy later declared unconstitutional,&nbsp; a policy that may have contributed to the very issues now under investigation.
Channel Africa''s reporter Micheal Mbewe filed this report.

SA's investigation of TRC Cases Commission adjourned amid objection over evidence leader's past role

The 2025 Diabetes Summit begins *today (Tuesday) in Johannesburg, South Africa just days ahead of World Diabetes Day on Friday the 14th of November.

The Summit is hosted by a non-profit organisation Diabetes Alliance of South Africa, which advocates for the rights of people with diabetes and work in the space of diabetes prevention and care.  

The theme for the summit is Innovate for Impact, Transforming the Future of Diabetes in South Africa. 

Diabetes is the leading cause of death in South Africa. Sisi Segalo has more on the story

The 2025 Diabetes Summit begins *today (Tuesday) in Johannesburg, South Africa just days ahead of World Diabetes Day on Friday the 14th of November.
The Summit is hosted by a non-profit organisation Diabetes Alliance of South Africa, which advocates for the rights of people with diabetes and work in the space of diabetes prevention and care. &nbsp;
The theme for the summit is Innovate for Impact, Transforming the Future of Diabetes in South Africa.&nbsp;
Diabetes is the leading cause of death in South Africa. Sisi Segalo has more on the story

Malawi's President-elect prepares for inauguration

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