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Zimbabwe ferry death toll rises to 68 after Lake Kariba capsizing
The death toll after a ferry capsized on Zimbabwe's Lake Kariba this week has risen to 68 after more bodies were recovered on Saturday, the police said.
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UN warns South Sudan refugees at risk as aid funding runs short
Two United Nations agencies warned on Friday that hundreds of thousands of refugees in South Sudan are at risk of losing much needed humanitarian assistance due to a lack of funding.
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@africanews 18 hours ago
Senegal hikes fuel prices amid surge in global oil markets
Senegal has raised fuel prices in a move the government says is necessary because of the sharp rise in global oil costs.
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@africanews Sat, 15 Aug 2026 01:21:25
UN calls for negotiations to end the conflict in Mozambique
A military victory over jihadist insurgents in Mozambique's Cabo Delgado province does not appear imminent, according to a report by a United Nations special rapporteur released Friday.
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@africanews Sat, 15 Aug 2026 02:16:05
Morocco and Spain boost security in Ceuta as another call for border rush seen online
Moroccan authorities on Wednesday announced measures to counter a new influx of migrants to the Spanish territory of Ceuta, after monitoring a new wave of online disinformation.
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@africanews 23 hours ago
UN says $50 million ransom fueled Al-Qaeda offensive in Mali
According to a new UN report, most of the money was redistributed to fighters in the Sahel, while some was passed on to Al-Qaedaâ s affiliate in the Arabian Peninsula and to the groupâ s central command.
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Burkina Faso imposes military training on journalists
More than 40 journalists in Burkina Faso have taken part in a military-style "patriotism" training course imposed by the authoritarian ruling junta.
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@africanews 20 hours ago
Taliban authorities mark five years ruling Afghanistan
Afghanistanâ s Taliban rulers on Saturday marked five years since sweeping back to power.
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Tributes pour in for Jason Arday after his sudden death
Friends have paid tribute to British sociologist and professor Jason Arday following his death, days after he stepped down from Cambridge amid intense scrutiny over plagiarism allegations.
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@africanews Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:23:46
Central African Republic: Muslims return as Sibut rebuilds
Years after civil war drove many Muslims from Sibut, the call to prayer is echoing again from the townâ s rebuilt central mosque. Returning residents and Christian neighbours are seeking to restore trust and revive a community once known for peaceful coexistence.
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@africanews Fri, 14 Aug 2026 14:07:37
Zambia resumes counting after violence disrupts election process
Zambia has resumed vote counting after a nationwide suspension over election-related violence, with the Electoral Commission saying security threats have been contained. The first presidential results are expected at 10:00 p.m. local time, or 2000 GMT.
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@africanews Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:13:38
South African lawmakers question effectiveness of army deployment against gang Violence
Officials have maintained that the military deployment is intended to supportâ not replaceâ long-term policing efforts, but lawmakers say urgent changes are needed if the operation is to have any meaningful impact.
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@africanews Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:08:34
China and Egypt launch second joint air force exercise
The exercises reflect growing defense ties between Beijing and Cairo as both countries expand military cooperation through joint training and strategic exchanges.
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@africanews Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:30:02
Survivors recount horror as Zimbabwe Lake Kariba ferry death toll hits 46
Grieving families gathered at a mortuary in Kariba on Thursday as the death toll from Tuesdayâ s ferry disaster on Lake Kariba rose to 46, while survivors described the desperate struggle to escape the sinking vessel.
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@africanews Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:55:10
Zambia suspends vote counting after election violence
Official presidential results are expected on Monday, with authorities appealing for calm as election officials work to resolve the disruptions and resume the counting process.
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@africanews Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:35:24
Zambia's opposition leader expresses 'grave concern' as vote count suspended
Just hours after Zambiaâ s electoral commission suspended vote counting nationwide, opposition presidential candidate Brian Mundubile raised â grave concern,â calling for full transparency amid reports of violence.
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