Afternoon Update, 9 October 2026

Friday 9 October 2026 · completed 9 October 2026, 14:01 CAT · 12 stories · All editions

Zambia

Zambia · Health

Zambia signs five-year health deal with the US after dropping the specimen-sharing clause

Zambia and the United States signed a five-year health financing agreement in Lusaka on Thursday, the BBC reports. The Health Minister says the clause on sending biological specimens to the US was removed before signing.

9 Oct, 13:58 CAT

Zambia · Economy

Zambia opens talks with the IMF on a new programme focused on growth and jobs

An IMF mission is in Lusaka until 10 October to discuss a successor to Zambia's Extended Credit Facility, with the 2027 budget on the agenda.

9 Oct, 13:58 CAT

Zambia · Politics

Nelly Mutti re-elected Speaker as the 14th National Assembly begins

Nelly Mutti was returned as Speaker of the National Assembly at the first sitting of the 14th Assembly, with two deputy speakers also elected.

9 Oct, 13:58 CAT

World

World · Politics

Navi Pillay wins the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize

The Norwegian Nobel Committee has named South African jurist Navanethem Pillay, a former UN human rights chief and a judge at the International Court of Justice, as this year's Peace Prize winner.

9 Oct, 13:59 CAT

World · Society

Vehicles burned and shops looted in South Africa during protests over an asylum ruling

Anti-immigration protests turned violent in Soweto and Durban on Thursday, with police reporting 24 vehicles set alight and foreign-owned shops looted. The government says it will change how it applies the court ruling.

9 Oct, 13:59 CAT

World · Society

France promises 3,000 extra teachers as school protests continue

France's education minister has promised 3,000 extra supply teachers in the first concession to a three-week student protest movement. Student unions say they will keep protesting.

9 Oct, 13:59 CAT

World · Technology

Three fired OpenAI researchers say they were let go over AI safety concerns; the company disagrees

Three former OpenAI researchers published an open letter saying they were fired for raising safety concerns. OpenAI says they mishandled sensitive information.

9 Oct, 13:59 CAT

World · Sport

Everton’s owners say they are open to selling a controlling stake

The Friedkin Group, which bought Everton less than two years ago, says it is exploring new investment, including a possible sale of a controlling interest.

9 Oct, 14:00 CAT

World · Sport

Maresca says Manchester City will win their appeal against the Premier League verdict

Manchester City's manager Enzo Maresca says he trusts the club to win its appeal after an independent commission found it broke Premier League financial rules, and says the club's titles are not tainted.

9 Oct, 14:00 CAT

World · Business

US blocks Microsoft and other firms from sponsoring green cards under a labour programme

The US government says it will stop processing permanent labour certification applications from Microsoft and seven other companies. Vice President JD Vance accused them of abusing the system; Microsoft rejects the claim.

9 Oct, 14:00 CAT

World · Environment

Floods hit central Chile after record October rain around Santiago

Heavy rain has flooded Santiago and nearby towns, with rescues by helicopter and a state of catastrophe declared in one district, according to the BBC and Africanews.

9 Oct, 14:00 CAT

World · Sport

Court of Arbitration for Sport hears Senegal’s appeal over the AFCON title

Nine months after a chaotic final, the Court of Arbitration for Sport has heard Senegal's appeal against losing the Africa Cup of Nations title to Morocco. A verdict is expected within days.

9 Oct, 14:00 CAT