[allAfrica] As Tanzanians head to the polls on October 29, 2025, they will be doing more than electing a new government -- they will be defining what kind of democracy their nation aspires to be. For the first time in history, Tanzanians will directly choose whether to elect a woman -- President Samia Suluhu Hassan -- to the highest office in the land.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali National Army (SNA), in collaboration with Ugandan forces serving under the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), has fully captured the strategic Awdheegle district in the Lower Shabelle region.

Garowe (HOL) — Puntland security forces have killed more than ten ISIS militants in a major operation conducted in the Calmiskaad Mountains of the Bari region on Saturday, officials said.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Suspected al-Shabaab militants launched an attack on Mogadishu’s heavily fortified Godka Jilacow prison on Saturday afternoon.

La Ministre de la Planification et de la Prospective, Louise Pierrette Mvono, a reçu en audience ce jeudi 02 octobre 2025, Olivier Delefosse, Directeur régional de l'Agence Française de Développement (AFD) pour le Gabon et São Tomé-et-Principe. Cette rencontre a permis de réaffirmer l'engagement de l'AFD à accompagner les nouvelles autorités gabonaises dans la mise en œuvre de leurs priorités stratégiques de développement. Les principaux secteurs d'intervention de l'AFD au Gabon (...) - COOPERATION / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

L'Institut des maladies infectieuses, le professeur Daniel Gahouma, a officiellement lancé la campagne annuelle d'Octobre Rose ce 3 octobre à leur siège à la commune d'Owendo, déployant un message fort et fédérateur autour du thème «Unis pour l'unique». Cette initiative vise à sensibiliser, dépister et soutenir les patientes atteintes du cancer du sein, tout en mobilisant les ressources pour la recherche et les soins précoces. Sensibiliser le grand public au dépistage précoce, encourager (...) - SOCIETE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

SINGAPORE — George Russell put Mercedes on pole position for the Singapore Grand Prix on Saturday (Oct 4) with Red Bull's Max Verstappen taking the second spot on the front row and complaining of being obstructed as he tried to chase down the Englishman.George Russell crashed in practice on Friday but drove brilliantly around the Marina Bay track in the final round of qualifying to put in two laps worthy of pole,a his best timed at one minute 29.158 seconds.«Amazing to be on pole position,» said George Russell, who might take some encouragement from the fact that the driver on pole has won 10 of 15 editions of the Singapore Grand Prix.«Yesterday was a very challenging day for many different reasons, but it's good to come back and get a good result today. Of course, there's a long, sweaty race tomorrow.»

Georgian Dream - Democratic Georgia, are winning a landslide victory with over 70% of the vote in all municipalities across the country, said Prime Minister

The second victim died

Russia is as close as possible to the concept of a prosperous and wealthy country, said President of the Republika Srpska

A total of 3,061 polling stations were open

This approach allows for earlier initiation of reconstructive surgeries and also reduces the number of disabled patients requiring these operations, said the chief neurosurgeon of the Russian Ministry of Defense Dmitry Svistov

The short documentary Fjallferð was filmed in Landmannaafréttur in the autumn of 2024. Three young American filmmakers — Jesse Smolan, Josh Fairmont, and Ollie Smith — contacted Icelandic photographer Ragnar Axelsson, known as RAX, and were granted permission to join the annual sheep round-up in the highlands.

Rather than sticking to an easy strategy, Republicans are threatening a risky strategy of mass firings of federal workers because of the government shutdown.

The move reportedly comes as Hamas has partially agreed to Trump’s proposed peace plan Read Full Article at RT.com

The head of ANO party Andrej Babis had promised to cut aid to Ukraine if he wins Read Full Article at RT.com

Right-wing conservative Sanae Takaichi has won a critical leadership vote despite male-dominated national politics Read Full Article at RT.com

The move follows Warsaw’s extension of temporary border checks amid immigration worries Read Full Article at RT.com

Subsea cable owner Interchange Limited (ICL) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Thursday at Warwick Le Lagon, presenting its 2023/24 financial results and the 2026 business plan to shareholders, including the Vanuatu Government, Vanuatu Post Ltd, Fidelity Pacific, and…

The Vanuatu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) has voiced its support for the proposed increase in VNPF contributions, while calling for broader reform to ensure the long-term sustainability of employment and investment in Vanuatu.

There are currently 71 Area Councils (ACs) across Vanuatu, and only 17 remain without permanent council buildings to house government offices and provide essential services.

The Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Forestry and Biosecurity (MALFB), Ian Wilson, said he is working on a policy to ban consumption of imported food in schools, which he will present to the Council of Ministers (COM).

World Teachers’ Day in Vanuatu yesterday marked a historic moment as Prime Minister (PM) Jotham Napat confirmed that the government is committed to finalising all paperwork for teachers’ claims by next week, with the long-delayed Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) expected…

Three of the five passengers who helped remove the naked man have been interviewed by British Transport Police (BTP) under caution.

The Belarusian CEC noted that ballot scanners are being used at polling stations and that automatic vote counting is underway

Vladimir Khominets also noted the assistance of civilian medical institutions in rescuing military serviceme

After eight months of getting battered by Republicans, the party has largely abandoned efforts at conciliation or outreach.

Most Jews say Israel is committing war crimes — and 39 percent say genocide — while often distinguishing between the country and its leadership.

The president’s failure to achieve funding for his border wall in 2018 shutdown informed his less compromising strategy this time.