On Monday, China initiated new military drills near Taiwan, described by Beijing as "punishment" for Taiwanese President William Lai's recent speech in which he reaffirmed the island's commitment to resist annexation. This escalation comes amid ongoing tensions regarding Taiwan's sovereignty, which China claims as its territory.

Guest: Prof David Monyae is the Director for the Centre for Africa-China Studies at the University of Johannesburg

On Monday, China initiated new military drills near Taiwan, described by Beijing as "punishment" for Taiwanese President William Lai's recent speech in which he reaffirmed the island's commitment to resist annexation. This escalation comes amid ongoing tensions regarding Taiwan's sovereignty, which China claims as its territory. 
Guest: Prof David Monyae is the Director for the Centre for Africa-China Studies at the University of Johannesburg

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China initiated new military drills near Taiwan, described by Beijing as "punishment" for Taiwanese President William Lai's recent speech in which he reaffirmed the island's commitment to resist annexation.

Afrika Update Report  

17 October 2024  
Egypt- Cairo 

Egypt's Sisi replaces head of powerful general intelligence agency 

Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi named Major General Hassan Mahmoud Rashad as head of the powerful general intelligence agency on Wednesday, appointing the outgoing chief Abbas Kamel as an adviser to the presidency. 
Haiti – Kenya 

Haitian prime minister urges Kenyan president to reinforce security mission 

Prime Minister Gary Conille made an urgent appeal to Kenyan President William Ruto, requesting the immediate deployment of 600 additional police officers. Conille emphasized the need for reinforced support during his trip to the United Arab Emirates and Kenya, where he discussed the challenges faced by the Haitian National Police in dealing with powerful gangs. 


Botswana – Gaborone 

Botswana decides 2024 

Postal vote on this weekend ahead of Botswana's month-end general elections 
There are 2 032 foreign voters registered in Botswana's election, with a total of 1 038 275 registered voters.
Early voting is on Saturday, ahead of a 30 October main event.
President MokgweetsiMasisi and his predecessor Ian Khama's rival are dominating the pre-election period.


Mozambique – Maputo 

Mozambique ruling party leads early election results as opposition cries foul 

Mozambique's ruling party Frelimo was leading provisional election results in all 11 provinces on Wednesday, while opposition parties cried fraud and one called for a strike.  

Independent candidate Venancio Mondlane, seen as Chapo's biggest challenger, said he was in the lead according to his own tally and called for a nationwide strike on Monday, Oct. 21. 

Full results are expected on Oct. 24. 


In our historical archives, it was on this day 17 October 1887 when The Star was published in Johannesburg.

The Star newspaper appeared for the first time in Johannesburg as The Eastern Star. It was founded in Grahamstown under that title on January 6, 1871, and was moved to the Witwatersrand sixteen years later by its owners, brothers Thomas and George Sheffield. 

Afrika Update Report  
17 October 2024  
<ol>
<li>Egypt- Cairo </li>
</ol>
Egypt's Sisi replaces head of powerful general intelligence agency 
Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi named Major General Hassan Mahmoud Rashad as head of the powerful general intelligence agency on Wednesday, appointing the outgoing chief Abbas Kamel as an adviser to the presidency. 
<ol>
<li>Haiti – Kenya </li>
</ol>
Haitian prime minister urges Kenyan president to reinforce security mission 
Prime Minister Gary Conille made an urgent appeal to Kenyan President William Ruto, requesting the immediate deployment of 600 additional police officers. Conille emphasized the need for reinforced support during his trip to the United Arab Emirates and Kenya, where he discussed the challenges faced by the Haitian National Police in dealing with powerful gangs. 
 
<ol>
<li>Botswana – Gaborone </li>
</ol>
Botswana decides 2024 
Postal vote on this weekend ahead of Botswana's month-end general elections 
<ul>
<li>There are 2 032 foreign voters registered in Botswana's election, with a total of 1 038 275 registered voters.</li>
<li>Early voting is on Saturday, ahead of a 30 October main event.</li>
<li>President MokgweetsiMasisi and his predecessor Ian Khama's rival are dominating the pre-election period.</li>
</ul>
 
<ol>
<li>Mozambique – Maputo </li>
</ol>
Mozambique ruling party leads early election results as opposition cries foul 
Mozambique's ruling party Frelimo was leading provisional election results in all 11 provinces on Wednesday, while opposition parties cried fraud and one called for a strike.  
Independent candidate Venancio Mondlane, seen as Chapo's biggest challenger, said he was in the lead according to his own tally and called for a nationwide strike on Monday, Oct. 21. 
Full results are expected on Oct. 24. 
 
<ol>
<li>In our historical archives, it was on this day 17 October 1887 when The Star was published in Johannesburg.</li>
</ol>
The Star newspaper appeared for the first time in Johannesburg as The Eastern Star. It was founded in Grahamstown under that title on January 6, 1871, and was moved to the Witwatersrand sixteen years later by its owners, brothers Thomas and George Sheffield.

AFRICA UPDATE WITH SIPHO MANTULA

A conclusion of the public participation process for the renaming of Sandton Drive to Leila Khaled Drive has been reached. With over 70,000 letters submitted, this initiative has achieved the largest public engagement for a name change in Johannesburg’s history, showcasing a remarkable unity across diverse communities.

Guest: Alie Komape: Communications Manager at #Africa4Palestine

A conclusion of the public participation process for the renaming of Sandton Drive to Leila Khaled Drive has been reached. With over 70,000 letters submitted, this initiative has achieved the largest public engagement for a name change in Johannesburg’s history, showcasing a remarkable unity across diverse communities. 
Guest: Alie Komape: Communications Manager at #Africa4Palestine

A conclusion of the public participation process for the renaming of Sandton Drive to Leila Khaled Drive has been reached.

The Road Accident Fund (RAF) is currently facing significant financial and governance challenges, as highlighted by CEO Collin Letsoalo during a recent briefing to Parliament's Standing Committee on Public Accounts (Scopa). Letsoalo's candid remarks reveal systemic issues that disproportionately affect the poor, raising questions about the fund's accessibility and operational integrity.

Guest: Collins Letsoalo: RAF CEO

The Road Accident Fund (RAF) is currently facing significant financial and governance challenges, as highlighted by CEO Collin Letsoalo during a recent briefing to Parliament's Standing Committee on Public Accounts (Scopa). Letsoalo's candid remarks reveal systemic issues that disproportionately affect the poor, raising questions about the fund's accessibility and operational integrity. 
Guest: Collins Letsoalo: RAF CEO

The Road Accident Fund (RAF) is currently facing significant financial and governance challenges, as highlighted by CEO Collin Letsoalo during a recent briefing to Parliament's Standing Committee on Public Accounts (Scopa).

China initiated new military drills near Taiwan, described by Beijing as "punishment" for Taiwanese President William Lai's recent speech in which he reaffirmed the island's commitment to resist annexation.

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