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Africa news — October 17, 2026

Publications tagged with Africa published on October 17, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

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World Africa Central Asia
Oct 17, 2026, 19:35 UTC
Monumental Alebrijes Parade Causes Traffic Disruptions in Mexico City
The Monumental Alebrijes Parade is taking place in Mexico City on October 17, causing traffic disruptions along its route from the Zócalo to the Glorieta del Ángel de la Independencia. Protesters have closed several streets, including Maestro Antonio Caso, 5 de Mayo, and Av. Insurgentes, leading to heavy traffic and the need for alternative routes.
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Society Africa Fraud
Oct 17, 2026, 14:29 UTC
Incomplete Baby Corpse Found in Malaysia, Woman Arrested
A baby's corpse was found in an incomplete state, missing a head and one hand, in a ditch in the Padang Setengge Housing Area, Hulu Terengganu, Malaysia. The discovery was reported at 6:52 PM, with the baby's gender and nationality remaining unknown. Police forensics and K9 units assisted in the investigation, and an autopsy was conducted at Sultanah Nur Zahirah Hospital. A 23-year-old woman was arrested to aid the investigation under Section 318 of the Criminal Code for concealing a birth.
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Society Corruption Africa Fraud
Oct 17, 2026, 05:05 UTC
Telegram Hands Over User Data to U.S. Authorities
Court records reveal that Telegram has provided user data, including phone numbers, user IDs, and IP addresses, to U.S. authorities. This is a significant shift from Telegram's previous stance, following the arrest of CEO Pavel Durov in August 2024. The data was provided in response to a U.S. court order, with Telegram stating it was done 'voluntarily' and not acknowledging U.S. legal jurisdiction. The case involves Mahmoud Al-Muhtadi, charged with participating in an attack on Israel. As of January, Telegram has provided data for 2,253 users to the U.S.
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Society Corruption Indictment Trial Africa
Oct 17, 2026, 00:08 UTC
16-Year-Old John J. Griffin Identified as Oregon School Shooter
A 16-year-old boy, John J. Griffin, has been identified as the suspect in a deadly school shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon. The incident resulted in the deaths of three children and a teacher, with another student and teacher critically injured. Griffin used a long gun reportedly purchased by his mother around his birthday in August. He was fatally shot by an armed bystander, later identified as Kaylub Giamanco, before police arrived.
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Monumental Alebrijes Parade Causes Traffic Disruptions in Mexico City

Incomplete Baby Corpse Found in Malaysia, Woman Arrested

Telegram Hands Over User Data to U.S. Authorities

16-Year-Old John J. Griffin Identified as Oregon School Shooter