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AfricaDisaster

South Africa to launch illegal drinking crackdown after mass shooting

Late last week, a tragic mass shooting at an unlicensed bar in a hostel in Saulsville township, near Pretoria, claimed the lives of at least 12 people — among them three children — and injured many others. The victims included a 3-year-old boy, a 12-year-old boy and a 16-year-old girl, along with other adults. According to police reports, three unknown gunmen entered the hostel at around 4:15…
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Africa

Massive cocaine haul uncovered at Nigerian port

In a major breakthrough against international drug trafficking, Nigerian authorities have uncovered a massive cocaine shipment at the Tincan Island Port in Lagos. The seizure, which involved approximately 1,000 kilograms (one tonne) of cocaine valued at over $235 million (₦338 billion), is being described as one of the largest drug busts in Nigeria’s history. The operation was jointly carried…
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AfricaPolitics

Nigeria rejects Trump’s claims on Christian killings

In recent days, Nigeria has forcefully rejected claims made by Donald Trump (via his social-media posts and public statements) that the Nigerian government is allowing the large-scale killing of Christians, and dismissed threats of U.S. aid cut-offs or military intervention. At a press conference in Berlin, Nigerian Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar held up a document titled “Nigeria’s…
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AfricaDisasterPolitics

Military plane crashes in war-torn Sudan

A Sudanese military cargo plane has crashed in the country’s war-torn West Kordofan state, adding to the mounting toll of destruction and loss amid Sudan’s prolonged civil conflict. According to the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), the aircraft went down near the city of Babanusa while conducting a supply mission to troops engaged in heavy fighting with the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
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AfricaEconomy

Egypt announces new natural gas field discovery

Egypt has announced a significant new natural gas field discovery in its Western Desert, offering a much-needed boost to the country’s energy sector at a time of economic strain and rising domestic demand. According to the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, the find was made at the BED 15-31 well, located in the Badr-15 concession, roughly 300 kilometres west of Cairo. The discovery…
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AfricaPolitics

Senegal rejects IMF debt-restructuring proposal

Senegal has firmly rejected a debt-restructuring proposal from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), marking a significant moment in the country’s economic policy direction and its relationship with international lenders. The disagreement stems from concerns about the sustainability of Senegal’s public debt, which the IMF estimates to have reached about 132% of GDP when including state-owned…
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AfricaDisaster

Eleven suspects arrested in mass cult case

In July 2025, Kenyan authorities intensified their efforts to address signs of cult resurgence in the Kwa Binzaro area, just a short distance from the notorious Shakahola massacre site. Eleven individuals—including a minor—were detained and brought before Malindi Law Courts by detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI). However, prosecutors did not file immediate charges…
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