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1. Argentine football fan jailed for threatening Di Maria over return Punch · 29 Oct 2026

   An Argentine court has jailed a football fan for seven and a half years for threatening World Cup winner Angel Di Maria to stop him from returning to his b Read More: https://punchng.com/argentine-football-fan-jailed-for-threatening-di-maria-over-return/

2. FEC approves initiative to tackle poverty Punch · 29 Oct 2026

   The Federal Executive Council has approved a new national framework to tackle poverty by unifying humanitarian assistance and social protection programmes. Read More: https://punchng.com/fec-approves-initiative-to-tackle-poverty/

3. Anambra deputy gov flags off maiden governor’s cup tennis tournament Punch · 29 Oct 2026

   The Anambra State Deputy Governor has flagged off the maiden Governor’s Cup Lawn Tennis Tournament, with 16 clubs competing for a ₦1m grand prize. Read More: https://punchng.com/anambra-deputy-gov-flags-off-maiden-governors-cup-tennis-tournament/

4. Mozambique: Over 300 Cases of Stroke Recorded in Nampula AllAfrica · 29 Oct 2026

   [AIM] Maputo -- The Central Hospital of Nampula, in the northern region of Mozambique, has recorded 378 stroke cases between January and September this year, an increase of approximately 30 percent compared with the same period in 2025, when 291 cases were registered.

5. East Africa: CMA CGM Launches a New Dedicated Rail Service in Kenya, Strengthening Its Presence in East Africa AllAfrica · 29 Oct 2026

   [InfoWire] CMA CGM launches its first dedicated full block train service between the Port of Mombasa and the Nairobi-Embakasi Inland Container Depot, strengthening connections between Kenya's main maritime gateway and its inland markets. With 54 wagons and a capacity of 108 containers (Twenty-foot…

6. This Saturday! Hitz FM & Joy FM’s Beach Rave event comes off with a host of entertainment stars Multimedia Group · 29 Oct 2026

   Multimedia Group’s Hitz FM and Joy FM are set to host a joint beach rave party on Saturday, October 31, featuring 19 performers in Ghana’s entertainment industry. The event seeks to bring music and beachside entertainment to young people and music lovers for an afternoon and evening of music and…

7. Genesis Owusu Leads Triple J’s 2026 J Awards Nominations Billboard · 29 Oct 2026

   With three nominations, Genesis Owusu leads the pack heading into triple J’s 2026 J Awards, while Ecca Vandal , Julia Jacklin and Miss Kaninna are among the two-time nominees. Owusu is a hard man to beat. In a career spanning just three albums, the genre-blurring artist has already collected the…

8. Iran's Revolutionary Guards say three oil tankers hit mines in Strait of Hormuz Middle East Eye · 29 Oct 2026

   Iran's Revolutionary Guards say three oil tankers hit mines in Strait of Hormuz Three tankers exploded and caught fire after hitting sea mines while attempting to cross an unauthorised route south of the Strait of Hormuz over the past 24 hours, Iran's Revolutionary Guards said in a statement shared…

9. US measles surge reminds of Europe’s vaccination gaps Euronews · 29 Oct 2026

   The US risks losing its measles elimination status as under-vaccinated communities across Europe remain vulnerable to imported cases.

10. Which Dark Souls boss is the best manager? | Unraveled Polygon · 29 Oct 2026

    Dark Souls bosses are dangerous on the battlefield, but can they survive corporate life? Brian David Gilbert unravels and ranks which Dark Souls boss is the best at business leadership.