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Ebola, Tigray War Fears, Sudan Killings Mark Africa's Day

What it means

Kenya quarantines 66 after its first Ebola death; Eritrean troops enter Tigray as Ethiopia strikes; Sudan attacks kill 40 and 30; Nigeria cuts petrol prices ahead of January 16 elections.

Why it matters

Ebola reached Kenya via Uganda undetected; Eritrea's Zelambesa crossing and Ethiopian drone strikes threaten the 2022 Pretoria agreement; Sudan's RSF kills 70; Nigeria caps petrol at 1,350 naira before elections.

How it affects you

Nigerian public transport operators get a 30-day petrol discount and a proposed 1,350 naira per litre ceiling; Ethiopian Airlines resumes Mekelle flights on 11 October; Ivory Coast's election platform was hit by a cyberattack.

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