{"id":169761,"date":"2025-10-28T16:58:08","date_gmt":"2025-10-28T16:58:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/quixnet.net\/wpinstance\/oct-28-kenya-plane-crash-sudan-withdraws-ouattara-wins-okayafrica\/"},"modified":"2025-10-28T16:58:08","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T16:58:08","slug":"oct-28-kenya-plane-crash-sudan-withdraws-ouattara-wins-okayafrica","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/quixnet.net\/wpinstance\/oct-28-kenya-plane-crash-sudan-withdraws-ouattara-wins-okayafrica\/","title":{"rendered":"Oct 28: Kenya Plane Crash, Sudan Withdraws, Ouattara Wins – OkayAfrica"},"content":{"rendered":"

NEWS
Every day, OkayAfrica shares a roundup of news we\u2019re following but haven\u2019t published as full articles. These short updates cover what\u2019s happening on the continent \u2014 in culture, politics, and beyond. For more on stories like these, be sure to check out our News page<\/a>, with stories from across the regions. 
As the nation prepares for a crucial vote, Tanzanians navigate a complex political landscape, balancing aspirations for peace and progress with anxieties over repression and the future of democracy.
A small passenger plane operated by Mombasa Air Safari crashed early today<\/a>, Tuesday, October 28, in Kenya\u2019s Kwale County, killing 11 people \u2014 eight Hungarians, two Germans, and a Kenyan pilot. The aircraft was flying from the coastal resort town of Diani to the Maasai Mara National Reserve when it went down in a forested, hilly area about 40 kilometers from the Diani airstrip. Witnesses reported hearing a loud explosion before the plane burst into flames, leaving debris and clothing scattered through the trees.
Kenya\u2019s aviation authority said the Cessna Caravan lost contact with the control tower shortly after takeoff. Investigators are probing the cause of the crash, which occurred amid heavy morning rains. Hungary\u2019s Prime Minister Viktor Orb\u00e1n<\/span> and Foreign Minister Peter Szijj\u00e1rt\u00f3<\/span> confirmed the deaths of two Hungarian families and expressed condolences to the victims\u2019 relatives. The Maasai Mara is one of Kenya\u2019s top tourist destinations, attracting thousands of visitors for its annual wildebeest migration.
Sudan\u2019s army has withdrawn<\/a> from its base in El Fasher, the last major military stronghold in Darfur, after what military chief General Abdel-Fattah Burhan<\/span> called \u201csystematic destruction and killing of civilians\u201d by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Burhan said the decision to retreat was made to spare lives, vowing retaliation against the paramilitary group, which he accused of committing atrocities across the country. The RSF\u2019s capture of the base marks a major shift in Sudan\u2019s 18-month war, which has already displaced millions and left parts of the country on the brink of famine.
El Fasher, now fully under siege, is home to more than 250,000 trapped civilians, nearly half of them children, according to aid agencies. Witnesses say dozens were killed in the latest RSF assault<\/a> on Sunday, October 26, with homes, markets, and displacement camps bombarded. Videos online appear to show RSF fighters celebrating inside the city despite claims from commanders that civilians would be spared. As Burhan condemned global \u201cindifference,\u201d aid groups warn the fall of El Fasher could deepen Sudan\u2019s humanitarian collapse and revive ethnic violence reminiscent of Darfur\u2019s darkest days.
C\u00f4te d’Ivoire\u2019s President Alassane Ouattara<\/span> has secured a fourth term<\/a> in office with nearly 90% of the vote, according to provisional results announced yesterday, Monday, October 27. The 83-year-old leader<\/a>\u2019s landslide victory was widely expected after several top rivals, including former President Laurent Gbagbo<\/span> and ex-Credit Suisse CEO Tidjane Thiam<\/span><\/a>, were barred from running. Voter turnout was about 50%, far lower than in 2010, when Ouattara first came to power after a disputed election that triggered a deadly conflict.
Former Commerce Minister Jean-Louis Billon<\/span> and ex-First Lady Simone Gbagbo<\/span>, who trailed far behind, both acknowledged defeat. Critics, however, described the election as uncompetitive, citing fear, arrests, and bans on protests. Ouattara, who has led the world\u2019s top cocoa producer through years of growth and relative stability, says his next term will focus on economic expansion and preparing a new generation of leaders. Analysts warn that without a clear successor, the country could face renewed political divisions once he leaves power.
Benin\u2019s Constitutional Court has ruled to exclude the main opposition party<\/a>, Les D\u00e9mocrates, from contesting the 2026 presidential election after it failed to meet sponsorship and registration requirements. The decision, announced yesterday, Monday, October 27, cements concerns over shrinking political space in a country once praised as one of West Africa\u2019s most stable democracies. With Les D\u00e9mocrates out of the race, analysts warn that the upcoming election may lack genuine competition, testing Benin\u2019s democratic credibility.
Madagascar\u2019s new military-led government has appointed a mostly civilian cabinet<\/a> as it seeks to stabilize the country following this month\u2019s coup that ousted President Andry Rajoelina<\/span> following weeks of youth-led protests<\/a>. Interim leader Colonel Michael Randrianirina<\/span> said a military-led committee will govern alongside the transitional cabinet for up to two years before new elections. The new 29-member cabinet, led by Prime Minister Herintsalama Rajaonarivelo<\/span>, includes key Rajoelina critics such as former parliament speaker Christine Razanamahasoa<\/span> as foreign minister and exiled opposition figure Fanirisoa Ernaivo<\/span> as justice minister. 
The government faces mounting pressure to fix chronic water and electricity shortages that sparked the protests leading to Rajoelina\u2019s downfall, as well as to revive an economy that has seen per capita output shrink since independence in 1960. Rajoelina, now in exile and stripped of his citizenship, has denounced the takeover and refused to formally resign, even after the constitutional court ratified the new administration.
After years of dry taps and protests, residents in parts of Johannesburg, South Africa\u2019s largest city and the country\u2019s economic hub, are finally seeing water flow<\/a> again as the city\u2019s new Water Turnaround Strategy begins to show results. Mayor Dada Morero<\/span> said yesterday, Monday, October 27, that the city has started fixing old pipes, disconnecting illegal water lines, and using smart technology to detect leaks and manage pressure. The plan aims to stabilize supply in communities long hit by infrastructure failures and high demand. Morero acknowledged ongoing challenges but promised \u201curgency, transparency, and accountability\u201d as more reservoirs come online to ease shortages across the city.<\/p>\n

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