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Pakistan police academy reviews digital policing and AI training
The interior minister called for modern training equipment and new course modules as the National Police Academy upgrades facilities.
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Mali cabinet approves mining school and mineral research agency
Mali’s cabinet adopted draft texts establishing a School of Mines and Petroleum and a public Agency for Research and Development of Mineral Resources. The communiqué sets out training and research mandates but gives no start date, budget or enrolment schedule.
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Brazil annuls CPNU 2 vacancy call after data errors
The government identified inconsistent records for three positions among 544 vacancies and plans a replacement notice by the end of October.
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Afghanistan and Russia discuss political consultations and trade
The foreign ministers’ meeting in Moscow covered economic and trade cooperation, transit and political consultations.
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Egypt hosts African Union water-coordination meeting
President Sisi attended the opening of the African Union’s eighth mid-year coordination meeting. Its agenda included the 2026 Union theme of sustainable water availability and safe sanitation.
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DR Congo and France announce more than €1.3 million justice project for survivors
The governments signed an intention declaration for support to survivors of conflict-related sexual violence, including legal clinics and access to reparations.
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Ethiopia forms committee to assess claims over Nile projects
The water and energy minister said a national committee would assess claimed losses and foregone development opportunities associated with more than 22 Nile projects.
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Egypt plans practical phase of 2028 census for second half of that year
Egypt’s planning minister Ahmed Rostom and CAPMAS head Akram el-Gohary reviewed preparations for the 2028 General Census of Population, Housing and Establishments. Officials said its practical phases are scheduled to begin in the second half of 2028.
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England courts begin formally recording domestic-abuse findings
A rule effective from 5 October requires courts to record when domestic abuse was a factor in an offence and share the finding across justice agencies.
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South Africa appoints new Film and Publications Board council
The nine-member, Cabinet-approved council will serve five years; Professor Siyasanga Tyali is chair and Lungelo Dhladhla Nxele deputy chair.
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England Water Bill would remove government shareholding caps
The government said rules limiting its shareholding in major water and sewerage companies to 1–3% would be removed.
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UK rail strategy will assess buying trains against leasing
Great British Railways will assess public ownership, leasing or other financing for new trains based on value for passengers and taxpayers.
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