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Africa news — October 14, 2026

Publications tagged with Africa published on October 14, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

4 publications

  1. WorldAfricaOceanographyClimate

    13 Dead in Two Minibus Accidents on La Paz's Dangerous Yungas Road

    In less than 24 hours, two minibus accidents on the treacherous Yungas road in La Paz resulted in a total of 13 deaths and 12 injuries. The first accident on Monday left 10 dead and 4 injured, while the second on Tuesday claimed 3 lives and injured 8. Adverse weather conditions and poor road conditions are suspected as contributing factors. The Police are investigating the causes of the accidents.
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  2. SocietyAfrica

    Mass Marches Across Colombia: Workers, Students, and Teachers Demand Labor Rights and Social Reforms

    Thousands of Colombians, including workers, students, teachers, and social movements, took to the streets in major cities like Bogotá, Medellín, Cali, and Bucaramanga to protest against government policies and demand labor rights, public education, and social reforms. The demonstrations were organized by various unions, including the National Union of Workers of the Special Jurisdiction for Peace (SINTRAJEP) and the Union of Workers in the Beverage and Food Industry of Colombia (Sintraquim). The protests aimed to defend key social protections and express discontent with budget cuts and other government measures.
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  3. SocietyRegulatorsProtestAfrica

    Ilva Workers Protest for Government Meeting, Strike Continues

    Workers of the former Ilva steel company in Taranto and Genoa continue their protests, including 24-hour strikes and blockades, demanding a new meeting with the Italian government. They seek measures for the industry, extraordinary integration, and continuation of economic integration. The government is expected to discuss these issues in a Council of Ministers meeting.
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