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1. Africa: Even in Shrinking Civic Spaces, African Women Resist and Thrive

   [allAfrica] Nairobi, Kenya -- At a time of growing backlash against women's rights, the civic space in which African women live, organise, and advocate is steadily shrinking. Across the continent, women's rights defenders are facing heightened violence, online and offline harassment, restrictive laws, and deep funding cuts that undermine their ability to mobilise and protect hard-won gains. Political instability, anti-rights movements, and digital repression add to these pressures, reducing women's voices and eroding their

2. Sudan: RSF Declares Three-Month Truce, Calls On SAF to Join

   [Dabanga] Bara / El Fasher / Port Sudan / Washington D.C. -- The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have announced their agreement to a three-month humanitarian truce, saying they will halt fighting to allow aid to reach civilians. RSF commander Lt Gen Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo (Hemedti) said in a filmed announcement on Monday that the ceasefire is "a national responsibility" and comes in response to mediation efforts "led by US President Donald Trump, the Quartet, the African Union and IGAD."

3. Kenya: IEBC Warns Staff Against Collusion Ahead of November 27 By-Elections

   [Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has cautioned its staff overseeing the November 27 by-election against colluding to favour any candidates in the contests.

4. Africa: Reimagining Democracy, Development, and Data for the Next Decade #MDC2025

   [allAfrica] Abuja -- Welcome Address to the Third Annual Media Development Conference [MDC-03] in Abuja on 24 November 2025.

5. Kenya: Lupita Nyong'o Speaks Out Being Offered Slave Roles After Winning Oscar

   [Capital FM] Lupita Nyong'o was inundated with offers to play a slave after winning an Oscar.