Fuel Crisis Deepens In Malawi As Motorists Queue Overnight

Tensions are mounting in parts of Africa as Ethiopia reclaims Adwa, Malawi battles prolonged fuel shortages, and Algeria announces the arrest of 61 Moroccan nationals over an alleged sabotage plot.

In northern Ethiopia, federal forces have retaken Adwa near the Eritrean border following the withdrawal of TPLF rebels. The development comes amid rising tensions with Eritrea, while commercial flights between Addis Ababa and Mekelle have resumed.

In Malawi, fuel shortages have entered a second week, forcing motorists to spend nights queuing at filling stations as authorities remain silent on when supplies will normalise.

Meanwhile, prisons in Kenya are using chess to help inmates develop patience, strategic thinking and decision-making skills as they prepare for reintegration into society.

In South Africa, southern right whales have drawn attention in Hermanus, where observers report an exceptional presence of the protected marine mammals this season.

Algerian authorities, meanwhile, say they have arrested 61 Moroccan nationals suspected of planning sabotage, alleging links to a criminal network amid strained relations between the two countries.

Spanish King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia are scheduled to visit Ceuta on Tuesday, October 13, amid diplomatic tensions with Morocco over the Spanish enclave.

Maputo, Mozambique, will host the African Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction from October 13 to 15, focusing on disaster prevention and resilience.

Johannesburg will host the Fak’ugesi Festival from October 13 to 17, bringing together artists, developers and innovators to celebrate African digital culture.

Also on October 13, 12 second-leg matches in the African qualifiers for the women’s Olympic football tournament are scheduled, including Nigeria versus Comoros, Senegal versus Tunisia, and South Africa versus Madagascar.