Reuters reported that the son of Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni has announced his intention to run for the presidency in 2026, signaling a continuation of the Museveni dynasty. The announcement has sparked concerns about democratic succession and the consolidation of power within one family.Africanews reported that U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has visited Niger as part of his Africa tour. During his visit, Blinken met with President Mohamed Bazoum and discussed issues such as security cooperation and democratic governance.Al Jazeera reported that the Tigray region in Ethiopia has nominated a new interim leader following the ousting of the previous leadership by the federal government. The new interim leader is a former rebel leader and has promised to work towards peace and stability in the region.According to Reuters, Cyclone Freddy has caused over 300 deaths in Mozambique, Madagascar, and Malawi. The storm brought flooding and landslides, destroying homes and infrastructure. Rescue efforts are underway but face difficulties due to damaged roads and bridges. The Mozambican government has declared a state of emergency and requested international assistance.The Africa Report published an article highlighting Nanette Lo'jay & Pawzz as one of ten African musical acts to watch out for in 2023. The article discusses the rising popularity of the Nigerian duo, their unique sound, and their potential for global success

Former Senegalese PM Cheikh Hadjibou Soumare in police custodyFormer Senegalese Prime Minister, Cheikh Hadjibou Soumare, has been placed under police custody for unknown reasons, according to a report on Africanews.com.Nigeria fintech startups working on fraud blacklistFintech startups in Nigeria are developing a blacklist of individuals and companies involved in fraudulent activities, as part of an initiative to reduce financial fraud and increase trust among investors, as reported by Semafor.com.Eskom's debt takeover marred by CEO's explosive allegations and ANC lawsuitSouth Africa's largest electricity supplier, Eskom, has been facing a massive debt crisis, and the takeover of its debt has been impacted by explosive allegations from the CEO and an ANC lawsuit, as reported by The Africa Report.Ethiopia asks US to reinstate AGOA trade benefitsEthiopia has requested the United States to reinstate its trade benefits under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), which was repealed in January 2023. The request was made by the Ethiopian Ambassador to the US, as reported by The Africa Report.Mali postpones constitutional referendumMali has postponed its constitutional referendum, which was expected to bring about significant changes to the country's political system, according to an article on Al Jazeera. The article does not provide any specific reasons for the postponement.The first rains have hit Mozambique as Cyclone Freddy approaches, according to an article on Al Jazeera. The country is still recovering from the previous cyclone, and measures are being taken to prepare and mitigate the impact

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