In Mali, the military junta has solidified its hold on power with the appointment of Gen. Abdoulaye Maïga as the new prime minister. This development comes after the dismissal of civilian Prime Minister Choguel Maïga, signaling a further consolidation of military authority in the country. The move reflects the junta’s strategy to strengthen control following its earlier takeover of governance.

Meanwhile, Morocco saw a slight decline in its inflation rate, easing to 0.7% in October from 0.8% in September, according to the national statistics agency. The drop offers a glimmer of economic stability in the region as the country continues to recover from recent global economic pressures.

In Zimbabwe, the industrial sector faces heightened challenges as the nation grapples with debt issues linked to Chinese lenders. These financial difficulties involve the $1.4 billion Hwange power station upgrade, a critical project for addressing the country’s energy shortages. The unresolved debts risk worsening Zimbabwe's energy crisis, further straining its industrial output and economy.

Over in South Sudan, tensions escalated in the capital city of Juba when gunfire broke out around 7 p.m., lasting for over an hour. The incident prompted a United Nations safety alert, with reports indicating the violence is tied to the recent dismissal of the former National Security Service (NSS) head by President Salva Kiir. The unrest underscores ongoing instability in South Sudan's political landscape.

These events highlight the dynamic and complex challenges facing the African continent, ranging from governance shifts to economic and security concerns.