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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

Asia / 27 Oct 2026

Asian markets advance after Wall Street rally

AP’s Tuesday market update reports gains in most Asian stock markets.

Source: Associated Press

Middle East / 27 Oct 2026

Regional delegations hold talks in Tehran

AP reports diplomatic discussions involving Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Turkey and Iran.

Source: Associated Press

Americas / 27 Oct 2026

Investors watch US Federal Reserve meeting

AP previews the Federal Reserve’s 27–28 October policy meeting.

Source: Associated Press

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

Middle East / 26 Oct 2026

Riyadh airport announces return of operations at two terminals

Saudi Gazette reports that King Khalid International Airport announced new flight arrangements effective 25 October.

Source: Saudi Gazette

Asia / 26 Oct 2026

Asian shares and oil prices fall in early trading

AP’s 26 October market report describes Asian shares falling after a Wall Street decline.

Source: Associated Press

Europe / 26 Oct 2026

Markets look ahead to elections, central banks and earnings

Reuters’ 26 October Morning Bid briefing highlights a busy week for global investors.

Source: Reuters

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

Europe / 25 Oct 2026

EU Council backs negotiating position on startup framework

EU governments have agreed their position on a proposed optional company-law system for cross-border businesses.

Source: Council of the European Union

Americas / 25 Oct 2026

Martelly files presidential candidacy in Haiti

Haiti’s former president has submitted registration documents ahead of the planned December election.

Source: AP via Africanews

Americas / 25 Oct 2026

Early voting draws attention in Texas

Reuters highlights the closely watched US Senate contest.

Source: Reuters World News

Middle East / 25 Oct 2026

Olive harvest faces violence in West Bank

Reuters reports attacks and crop theft affecting Palestinian farmers.

Source: Reuters World News

Asia / 25 Oct 2026

Storm conditions hit Japan’s Ishigaki Island

Reuters footage documents rough seas and strong winds as Typhoon Champi approached.

Source: Reuters

Community / 23 Oct 2026

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