South African athlete Temotio Jacopo, also known as Temo, is set to run 115 kilometres in a single day on 14 November 2026 to raise cancer awareness. Through the challenge, he aims to raise 60 300 US dollars, or approximately one million rand, for the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA). The funds will support CANSA's work in providing care, resources and assistance to people living with cancer and their families. Lulu Gaboo spoke to South African athlete Temotio Jacopo, also known as Temo.

South African athlete Temotio Jacopo, also known as Temo, is set to run 115 kilometres in a single day on 14 November 2026 to raise cancer awareness. Through the challenge, he aims to raise 60 300 US dollars, or approximately one million rand, for the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA). The funds will support CANSA's work in providing care, resources and assistance to people living with cancer and their families. Lulu Gaboo spoke to South African athlete Temotio Jacopo, also known as Temo.

South African athlete Temotio Jacopo is set to run 115 kilometres in a single day on 14 November 2026 to raise cancer awareness

Malawi Congress Party (MCP) is reportedly planning to amend its constitution to allow former President Lazarus Chakwera to contest the 2030 general election as its presidential candidate. Under the party's current rules, Chakwera is barred from leading the party or standing as its candidate again following his defeat in the September 2025 election. The party has reportedly confirmed that its structures and National Executive Committee have discussed changing the rules, arguing that Chakwera retains a strong mandate within the party and remains its best chance of regaining power. Lulu Gaboo spoke to Dr George Chaima, a political analyst based in Malawi.

Malawi Congress Party (MCP) is reportedly planning to amend its constitution to allow former President Lazarus Chakwera to contest the 2030 general election as its presidential candidate. Under the party's current rules, Chakwera is barred from leading the party or standing as its candidate again following his defeat in the September 2025 election. The party has reportedly confirmed that its structures and National Executive Committee have discussed changing the rules, arguing that Chakwera retains a strong mandate within the party and remains its best chance of regaining power. Lulu Gaboo spoke to Dr George Chaima, a political analyst based in Malawi.

Malawi Congress Party is planning to amend its constitution to allow  Chakwera to contest the 2030 general election as its presidential candidate

African and diaspora leaders are expected to meet in Johannesburg next week to discuss reparatory justice, racism and economic inequality. The second Africa and African Diaspora Conference, themed The Return to Africa, aims to move beyond dialogue and develop practical measures to address historical injustices and challenges facing Africans and people of African descent. Channel Africa's Lebogang Mabange reports.

African and diaspora leaders are expected to meet in Johannesburg next week to discuss reparatory justice, racism and economic inequality. The second Africa and African Diaspora Conference, themed The Return to Africa, aims to move beyond dialogue and develop practical measures to address historical injustices and challenges facing Africans and people of African descent. Channel Africa's Lebogang Mabange reports.

The 2nd Africa and African Diaspora Conference aims to move beyond dialogue and develop practical measures to address historical injustices  INTRO: African and diaspora leaders are expected to meet in Johannesburg next week to discuss reparatory justice, racism and economic inequality. The second Africa and African Diaspora Conference, themed The Return to Africa, aims to move beyond dialogue and develop practical measures to address historical injustices and challenges facing Africans and people of African descent. Channel Africa's Lebogang Mabange reports.

Senegal's labour unions have launched a 72-hour general strike, which began on Wednesday and ends today, to protest new labour and social security laws and the rising cost of living. The unions have criticised the adoption process, saying it lacked sufficient consultation. The strike has disrupted public transport and healthcare services in the capital, Dakar. Meanwhile, the government has questioned the strike's legality and threatened disciplinary action. Lulu Gaboo spoke to Amadou Camara Gueye, Senegal-based journalist and geopolitical Analyst.

Senegal's labour unions have launched a 72-hour general strike, which began on Wednesday and ends today, to protest new labour and social security laws and the rising cost of living. The unions have criticised the adoption process, saying it lacked sufficient consultation. The strike has disrupted public transport and healthcare services in the capital, Dakar. Meanwhile, the government has questioned the strike's legality and threatened disciplinary action. Lulu Gaboo spoke to Amadou Camara Gueye, Senegal-based journalist and geopolitical Analyst.

 Senegal's labour unions' general strike over labour and social security laws and the rising cost of living continues

The Kenya Red Cross Society has launched an emergency humanitarian response in Moyale, Marsabit County, to assist hundreds of people fleeing cross-border conflict in Ethiopia. Most of those arriving in Kenya are women, children and young people, with many seeking shelter with local relatives and residents. The organisation says its initial response aims to reach 1,000 households. Lulu Gaboo spoke to Antony Muchiri, an Emergency Operator at the Kenya Red Cross.

The Kenya Red Cross Society has launched an emergency humanitarian response in Moyale, Marsabit County, to assist hundreds of people fleeing cross-border conflict in Ethiopia. Most of those arriving in Kenya are women, children and young people, with many seeking shelter with local relatives and residents. The organisation says its initial response aims to reach 1,000 households. Lulu Gaboo spoke to Antony Muchiri, an Emergency Operator at the Kenya Red Cross.

The Kenya Red Cross Society launched a humanitarian response to assist hundreds of people fleeing cross-border conflict in Ethiopia  INTRO: The Kenya Red Cross Society has launched an emergency humanitarian response in Moyale, Marsabit County, to assist hundreds of people fleeing cross-border conflict in Ethiopia. Most of those arriving in Kenya are women, children and young people, with many seeking shelter with local relatives and residents. The organisation says its initial response aims to reach 1,000 households. Lulu Gaboo spoke to Antony Muchiri, an Emergency Operator at the Kenya Red Cross.

As South Africa marks transport month this October a round table discussion has heard that transport infrastructure is central to the countries economic and social development. Hosted by the academy of science of SA in collaboration with the SA academy of engineering in Johannesburg, panelists say as South Africa seeks to accelerate infrastructure investment, increasing attention must be being given to private sector financing and partnerships. Lulu Gaboo spoke to Vishaal Lutchman Group Chief executive at Gibb group.

As South Africa marks transport month this October a round table discussion has heard that transport infrastructure is central to the countries economic and social development. Hosted by the academy of science of SA in collaboration with the SA academy of engineering in Johannesburg, panelists say as South Africa seeks to accelerate infrastructure investment, increasing attention must be being given to private sector financing and partnerships. Lulu Gaboo spoke to Vishaal Lutchman Group Chief executive at Gibb group.

 Panelist at the transport roundtable say transport infrastructure central to the countries economic and social development

South Africa's National School of Government, in partnership with Russia's Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration, has launched a training programme in Pretoria aimed at strengthening public servants' skills in water resources and water quality management. The initiative seeks to address capacity gaps in South Africa's water sector. Acting Principal of the National School of Government, Phindile Mkwanazi, says the programme will equip public servants with additional skills and knowledge to help tackle the country's growing water challenges

South Africa's National School of Government, in partnership with Russia's Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration, has launched a training programme in Pretoria aimed at strengthening public servants' skills in water resources and water quality management. The initiative seeks to address capacity gaps in South Africa's water sector. Acting Principal of the National School of Government, Phindile Mkwanazi, says the programme will equip public servants with additional skills and knowledge to help tackle the country's growing water challenges

South Africa's National School of Government launches a course to strengthen public servants' skills in water resources and water quality management

Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has raised concerns over the regional spread of Ebola Bundibugyo following Nigeria's confirmation of a case, prompting renewed calls for urgent international support. Director-General Jean Kaseya says the agency is mobilising assistance for Nigeria, strengthening response operations in the DRC and Kenya, and maintaining heightened vigilance in Uganda. Meanwhile, Africa CDC and Congolese health authorities are demanding greater transparency in Ebola response funding, saying financial reports from aid organisations leave more than 700 million dollars in donor funds unaccounted for. Lulu Gaboo spoke to Africa CDC Director-General Jean Kaseya

Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has raised concerns over the regional spread of Ebola Bundibugyo following Nigeria's confirmation of a case, prompting renewed calls for urgent international support. Director-General Jean Kaseya says the agency is mobilising assistance for Nigeria, strengthening response operations in the DRC and Kenya, and maintaining heightened vigilance in Uganda. Meanwhile, Africa CDC and Congolese health authorities are demanding greater transparency in Ebola response funding, saying financial reports from aid organisations leave more than 700 million dollars in donor funds unaccounted for. Lulu Gaboo spoke to Africa CDC Director-General Jean Kaseya

Africa CDC has raised concerns over the regional spread of Ebola Bundibugyo following Nigeria's confirmation of a case

Gambian authorities say they have recovered 2.5 million dollars from the forfeiture and sale of a property in the United States owned by former President Yahya Jammeh. The Gambia Reparations Commission says the funds will be used to provide reparations to victims of human rights abuses during his rule. The money was transferred by the US government following the sale of Jammeh's luxury mansion in Potomac, Maryland. Jammeh ruled The Gambia for more than two decades before leaving power in 2017, after rejecting the results of the 2016 presidential election. Lulu Gaboo spoke to Gambian journalist Sankulleh Janko.

Gambian authorities say they have recovered 2.5 million dollars from the forfeiture and sale of a property in the United States owned by former President Yahya Jammeh. The Gambia Reparations Commission says the funds will be used to provide reparations to victims of human rights abuses during his rule. The money was transferred by the US government following the sale of Jammeh's luxury mansion in Potomac, Maryland. Jammeh ruled The Gambia for more than two decades before leaving power in 2017, after rejecting the results of the 2016 presidential election. Lulu Gaboo spoke to Gambian journalist Sankulleh Janko.

Gambian authorities have recovered 2.5 million dollars from the forfeiture and sale of a property owned by former President Yahya Jammeh

A Kenyan court has convicted controversial preacher Paul Nthenge Mackenzie and 28 co-accused of murdering 191 people in the 2023 Shakahola forest tragedy.

The High Court in Mombasa ruled that the prosecution had proved its case over the deaths of 190 children and one adult. 

Daniel Ominde reports.

A Kenyan court has convicted controversial preacher Paul Nthenge Mackenzie and 28 co-accused of murdering 191 people in the 2023 Shakahola forest tragedy.
The High Court in Mombasa ruled that the prosecution had proved its case over the deaths of 190 children and one adult.&nbsp;
Daniel Ominde reports.

Kenyan court convicts cult leader Mackenzie of 191 murders in Shakahola tragedy

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