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Breakfast News — video bulletin

Recorded bulletin · 27 October 2026 · approximately 8 minutes. News reflects the time of production.

Africa / 27 Oct 2026

Nairobi pipeline repairs bring three-day water interruption

Parts of Nairobi face a water shutdown scheduled to run until 11:59 p.m. on 29 October.

Source: Daily Nation

Africa / 27 Oct 2026

Ghana’s new DStv packages scheduled for 5 November

Graphic Online reports a new four-package subscription structure for Ghana.

Source: Graphic Online

Africa / 27 Oct 2026

Tema Oil Refinery works to raise processing throughput

Engineers are working on a crude heater intended to lift output at Ghana’s refinery.

Source: Graphic Online

Africa / 27 Oct 2026

NTSA campaign targets risky driving ahead of festive travel

Kenyans.co.ke reports day and night inspections under a road-safety campaign launched on 26 October.

Source: Kenyans.co.ke

Africa / 27 Oct 2026

SHA outlines payment options for households facing premium difficulties

The outlet reports instalment arrangements and support for eligible vulnerable households.

Source: Kenyans.co.ke

Africa / 27 Oct 2026

Two workers awarded compensation after flawed redundancy process

A reported employment ruling distinguishes a valid operational reason from the procedure required to end employment.

Source: Kenyans.co.ke

Africa / 27 Oct 2026

Nigeria’s labour unions prepare for renewed wage and fuel talks

PUNCH reports negotiations scheduled for Tuesday, 27 October, following an earlier meeting without agreement.

Source: PUNCH

Africa / 27 Oct 2026

Nigerian parties exchange claims over staff salary allegations

PUNCH reports an APC criticism of the ADC and Atiku Abubakar over alleged unpaid salaries, and the ADC’s challenge to the claims.

Source: PUNCH

Africa / 27 Oct 2026

Gachagua and Kalonzo discuss opposition cooperation

People Daily reports consultations at Gachagua’s Wamunyoro residence about opposition unity ahead of 2027.

Source: People Daily

Africa / 26 Oct 2026

Kenya prepares for KPSEA and KJSEA assessments

Citizen Digital reports that the assessments are scheduled to begin on Monday, 26 October.

Source: Citizen Digital

Africa / 26 Oct 2026

Eastleigh collapse raises questions over construction oversight

Citizen Digital examines approval and enforcement questions following the collapse of an 18-storey building in Nairobi.

Source: Citizen Digital

Africa / 26 Oct 2026

Citizen Digital reports 24 deaths in Kanga highway crash

A bus and lorry collided near Mtito Andei on Sunday, 25 October, according to Citizen Digital.

Source: Citizen Digital

Africa / 26 Oct 2026

Sakaja threatens legal action over Eastleigh approval claims

Kenyans.co.ke reports a dispute between Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja and MP Babu Owino over social-media posts.

Source: Kenyans.co.ke

Africa / 26 Oct 2026

Ruto disputes claims of election-results livestreaming ban

President William Ruto says proposed election-law changes would not prohibit livestreaming results, Kenyans.co.ke reports.

Source: Kenyans.co.ke

Africa / 26 Oct 2026

Kenyan motorists’ group calls for highway safety changes

The Motorists Association of Kenya is calling for faster highway expansion and separation of trucks from passenger buses.

Source: Kenyans.co.ke

Africa / 26 Oct 2026

Ugandan police investigate teenager’s death in Otuke

Daily Monitor reports that a 15-year-old boy died following a police confrontation in Otuke District.

Source: Daily Monitor

Africa / 26 Oct 2026

University of Liberia officers head to Ghana for security training

FrontPageAfrica reports that University of Liberia police officers will attend a campus-security conference in Winneba.

Source: FrontPageAfrica

Africa / 26 Oct 2026

Nigeria monitors 53 contacts linked to Ebola case

PUNCH reports that Nigeria’s disease-control agency is following 53 contacts linked to a confirmed Ebola case.

Source: PUNCH

Africa / 26 Oct 2026

Ghana EPA takes foam-products awareness campaign north

An EPA statement carried by MyJoyOnline outlines public education across five northern regions.

Source: MyJoyOnline / EPA

Africa / 26 Oct 2026

Mahama urges African unity against outside interference

MyJoyOnline reports that Ghana’s president called for greater African control over the continent’s priorities.

Source: MyJoyOnline

Africa / 25 Oct 2026

Released captives return to Bangui

Three people freed after months in captivity have reached the Central African Republic’s capital.

Source: Africanews

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