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1. Senegal: 'I Tried to Protect My Players From Injustice' - - Pape Thiaw Breaks Silence On Afcon Final Walk-Off

   [Premium Times] The final will be remembered not only for silverware, but for a defining debate about officiating, emotion, and where protest ends, and passion begins in African football's biggest moments

2. Nigeria: Why Hundreds of Children Die of Malnutrition in Kebbi

   [Premium Times] According to the Kebbi State Nutrition Office, 608 severely malnourished children died between January and September 2025 across 21 treatment centres in five local government areas.

3. South Africa: Failing Water Systems Will Cost R400-Billion to Fix, Says Minister

   [GroundUp] 73% of water authorities in South Africa have "poor" or "critical" water systems

4. Kenya: High Court Orders Immediate Release of Duty-Free Rice Imports in Landmark Food Security Ruling

   [Capital FM] Nairobi -- The High Court has ordered the immediate release and customs clearance of all pending and incoming shipments of duty-free Grade 1 milled white rice, in a landmark decision that places national food security and the constitutional right to food at the forefront of government action.

5. Kenya: Raila Odinga Jr Leads Efforts to Solve Kibra Water Shortage Crisis

   [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Raila Odinga Junior has intensified efforts to address the chronic water shortage in Kibra when on Thursday he led a delegation of local leaders to Nairobi City Hall for discussions with county officials aimed at finding practical solutions to the crisis.