Africa: All of Africa Today - September 30, 2026
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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa unveiled a 90-day plan to combat the country's gender-based violence, following the discovery of 12 women's bodies east of Johannesburg. Ramaphosa ordered municipalities to conduct women's safety audits to identify dangers and announced measures to address alcohol-related violence. He called for changes in attitudes towards women and urged men and boys to take greater responsibility for ending the violence.
In Ethiopia's Tigray region, renewed fighting has put civilians at risk, with reports of deaths, injuries, and damage to homes and public infrastructure. The conflict began after Tigrayan forces and allied armed groups attacked Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's government. Burkina Faso opened its first gold refinery to gain control over the country's mineral wealth and reduce its reliance on exporting raw materials.
The 11 billion CFA franc facility in Ouagadougou can initially refine 164 tonnes of gold a year. Fatima Zahra El Mansouri was appointed as Morocco's first woman prime minister after her party won the most seats in the parliamentary elections. Meanwhile, the Sahel states launched Tafouk TV, a regional television channel intended to promote their own narrative and challenge Western media coverage.
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