Afrika Update Report  

31 October 2024 

1. Botswana – Gaborone 

Botswana counts votes after pivotal election 

People in Botswana are waiting for results of Wednesday's election which could extend the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP)'s 58-year rule. 

Earlier in the day, the main opposition Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) leader Duma Boko voiced concerns about the exercise. 

1. Mozambique - Maputo

At least 10 people were shot dead and another 63 injured by gunfire during post-election protests in Mozambique last week, medical associations said on Wednesday, as the country braced for further demonstrations. 

1. Senegal – Dakar 

Senegal's president fights for mandate in parliamentary race 

Faye's Pastef party seeks majority to secure mandate 

• Former ruling parties form coalition against Faye

With fireworks displays, packed rallies, and town-to-town caravans, Senegalese political parties are wooing voters in a parliamentary race that will decide the extent to which the new president will be able to implement his agenda. 

1. France - Rwanda

Paris court gives Rwandan ex-doctor a 27-year sentence for his role in the 1994 genocide 

A Paris court on Wednesday sentenced a Rwandan former doctor to 27 years in prison for his role in the 1994 genocide in his home country. 

Eugène Rwamucyo, 65, was found guilty of “complicity in genocide,” “complicity in crimes against humanity” and “conspiracy” to prepare the ground for those crimes. 

1. In our historical archives, it was on this day 31 October 1949 when Political Activist, Former TRC Commissioner and Advocate, Dumisa Ntsebeza, was born in Eastern Cape.