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Thousands of residents arrive in Waza after Medouga massacres in Makary
Thousands of people have fled their villages in Cameroonâ s Far North Region following retaliatory attacks allegedly carried out by suspected Boko Haram fighters, seeking refuge in the town of Waza. Families from more than 10 villages around Makary and Medouga have arrived by truck.
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South Africa: Murder suspects appear in court as police find 10th body
Two South African women appeared in court on Monday over the killing of one of nine women found dead near Johannesburg; meanwhile police found a tenth body.
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Egypt: Compensation paid to familt of Shaimaa Al-Sabbagh
Over a decade after Shaimaa Al-Sabbagh was shot dead by police, Egypt has paid compensation to the poet and activistâ s family. Al-Sabbagh was killed as she laid a wreath in memory of slain demonstrators.
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Tunisia: At least 11 detained following protest for release of activists
According to lawyers in Tunisia, at least 11 people have been arrested after calling for the release of jailed organisers of a Gaza-bound humanitarian flotilla.
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Cameroon: Thousands flee the Far North after Boko Haram attack [Africanews Today]
In Cameroon, insecurity is triggering a fresh wave of displacement in the Far North. Following an attack attributed to Boko Haram that left 15 people dead, thousands of residents are fleeing towards border towns, raising fears of another humanitarian crisis
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Ceuta: Madrid takes preventie measures amid migration calls
After a call on social media urging people to cross back to the Spanish exclave of Ceuta, Madrid says it's taking preventive measures.
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Police: "only a matter of time" before femicide perpetrators brought to justice
Police in South Africa said Monday they have arrested three suspects in connection with one of a series of killings of women in the same area on the outskirts of Johannesburg.
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Red Sea Film Festival postponed amid Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia
The Red Sea Film Foundation announced Monday that it has postponed the sixth edition of the Red Sea International Film Festival, which had been scheduled for December in the Saudi city of Jeddah, until the fourth quarter of 2027.
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Middle East War: Oil prices drop to their lowest in 10 days
Oil prices dropped to their lowest in 11 days on Monday, as investors hoped to see diplomatic progress on the Iran war with the UN meeting this week, as well as a partial recovery from shipments in Saudi Arabia.
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Amnesty accuses M23 rebels of killings and abuses at Congo mines
Amnesty International is accusing Rwanda-backed M23 rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo of serious abuses against miners, including killings, torture and forced labour, allegations it says could amount to war crimes.
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Tenth woman's body found in South Africa, three suspects arrested
A tenth victim has been found in South Africa's femicide series. The unidentified woman was found on Sunday afternoon in Soweto, partially wrapped in a duvet. South African police meanwhile announced having arrested three suspects in connection with another woman's death.
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South Africa showcases homegrown defence technology
Helicopters roared overhead and fighter jets tore across the skies as crowds gathered for an aerospace and defence show in Tshwane, South Africa, showcasing the countryâ s growing defence capabilities.
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Ethiopia: Seven armed groups form anti-government alliance
Seven Ethiopian armed groups have formed an alliance against the federal government, an official of the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) said on Sunday.
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Major investigation reveals scale and opacity of US deportations to Africa
The United States has deported more than 25,000 people under secretive agreements with 35 countries to take migrants with no ties to those nations, according to an investigation published Monday.
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Iran says large numbers of army ground forces remain deployed along borders
Iran has kept large numbers of army ground forces deployed along its borders since the US-Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28 in response to potential threats, the commander of the army's ground forces said on Sunday.
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Surviving Nigerian miners recount ordeal in detention after 37 deaths
37 individuals, suspected of working as illegal miners, died in custody in Nigeria in recent days, prompting the government to name a committee to investigate the situation. The survivors recount their harrowing ordeal in detention.
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