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1. Why is Japan tightening its immigration rules? Nikkei · 26 Oct 2026
2. Bullet left on Victorian politician’s car in chilling threat The Sydney Morning Herald · 26 Oct 2026

   Victorian Emergency Services and Police Minister Paul Edbrooke found a bullet on his car etched with the word “rat” and his old firefighting number.

3. Family’s plea after Melbourne grandmother vanishes The Sydney Morning Herald · 26 Oct 2026

   The family of missing Melbourne grandmother Janet Knight has issued a plea for help after the 73-year-old vanished from her home.

4. Politicians unite in tribute for Helen Haines The Sydney Morning Herald · 26 Oct 2026

   Politicians united in Canberra for tributes to Indi MP Helen Haines as she recovers in hospital following an alleged attack in Wangaratta.

5. Malawi: MCP Claims 'Regime Thugs' Stoned Chakwera Convoy and Forced Journos to Delete AllAfrica · 26 Oct 2026

   [Nyasa Times] A church celebration attended by former president Dr Lazarus Chakwera descended into scenes of chaos on Sunday after a mob allegedly attacked opposition supporters, smashed vehicles and assaulted journalists covering the event.

6. Rwanda: New Village Leaders Urged to Step Up Fight Against Malnutrition - Kayonza AllAfrica · 26 Oct 2026

   [New Times] Liberatha Uwineza remembers when kitchen gardens were common in her neighbourhood, with one in each household. Today, she says, many have disappeared, leaving fewer households growing vegetables for their families.

7. Uganda: Govt Turns to Quick-Maturing Seed, Irrigation As Climate Squeezes Farmers AllAfrica · 26 Oct 2026

   [Nile Post] Government is promoting quick-maturing and drought-tolerant crop varieties and expanding irrigation as changing weather patterns cut into farm yields, a senior agriculture ministry official has said.

8. Nigeria: #Innovate4HealthNaija - the Future of Health Conference 2020 Is Here!!! AllAfrica · 26 Oct 2026

   [Nigeria Health Watch] After five years of delivering highly recognised health conferences focused on generating solutions aimed at improving healthcare access for every Nigerian, the 2020 Future of Health Conference will take place on Thursday, 3rd December 2020. The conference is themed…

9. Rwanda: Suzanne Nyiranyamibwa Laid to Rest AllAfrica · 26 Oct 2026

   [New Times] Veteran Rwandan musician Suzanne Nyiranyamibwa was laid to rest on Saturday, October 24, at Rusororo Cemetery in Gasabo District.

10. Rwanda: Youth Want New Village Leaders to Prioritise Jobs, Fight Drug Abuse AllAfrica · 26 Oct 2026

    [New Times] Young people have urged newly elected grassroots representatives to advocate for employment opportunities, support youth-led businesses and strengthen efforts against drug abuse.