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Women found killed in S.Africa municipality rise to 11

Four suspects held as authorities hunt links in Ekurhuleni women murder cases

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South Africa mass shootings: 27 killed in two attacks

Gunmen armed with AK-47s open fire in township bar, killing 17 in latest tragedy

At least 27 killed in bar and store attacks near Johannesburg and Cape Town

South Africa mass shooting: 17 killed, 15 injured

Eight gunmen open fire in Johannesburg, 17 dead and 15 injured

Attackers torch vehicles and flee after deadly shooting near Johannesburg

Ekurhuleni killings: 10 women found dead in two months

Authorities deploy top investigators amid surge in attacks on women in Ekurhuleni

A view of Johannesburg skyline. The victim was found near a cemetery as investigators work to establish whether killings are connected.

Libya seizes 100,000 pills shaped like Arab leader

The tablets were hidden inside a cargo van after arriving in Libya through a seaport

Investigators began tracking the shipment and followed it until it entered Libya through a seaport.

School blaze kills at least 26 students, injures dozens

The blaze began in a house before spreading to two neighbouring schools in Bukavu

The South Kivu provincial government said 19 girls and seven boys were among those killed, warning that the death toll could rise.

UAE deepens trade ties with Senegal and Gabon

Trade with Senegal rose 24.5% in 2025 while UAE exports to Gabon climbed 27%

UAE expands Africa trade push with Senegal and Gabon visits

10-year-old boy trapped in 80-metre well, rescue on

Ayoub fell into a dry well only 40 centimetres wide while returning home with lunch

What appeared to be an ordinary surface was covering a traditionally dug dry artesian well about 80 metres deep and just 40 centimetres wide.

Gunfire, explosions rock Niger capital as airport hit

Attackers targeted Niamey’s international airport, tried to breach presidency perimeter

Two Reuters witnesses reported heavy exchanges of fire around Diori Hamani International Airport and near the presidential palace.

UAE, Senegal to turn Africa water pledges into projects

Abu Dhabi UN conference to turn Africa's water pledges into investment, action: Minister

Abdulla Ahmed Balalaa at the Africa Water and Sanitation Systems Leadership Symposium in Kigali

Uganda declares Ebola outbreak over after 42 days

Border with DR Congo remains shut despite outbreak ending after last patient's recovery

Uganda declares Ebola outbreak over after 42-day monitoring period

Tanker hijacked off Yemen by suspected Somali pirates

Seven armed pirates hijack Tanzanian-flagged vessel near Somalia

MT ASANA held off Puntland amid renewed attacks on shipping lanes

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