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Crocodiles spotted in flooded towns in Mozambique

Humanitarian crisis deepens as thousands are displaced

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A group of displaced people sleep on the floor at an emergency shelter in the town of 3 De Fevereiro, Mozambique, on January 27, 2026.

Ethiopia breaks ground on Africa’s largest airport

The Bishoftu project aims to turn the country into a global aviation hub by 2030

New Bishoftu airport to replace Bole International and position Ethiopia as a global aviation hub.

UAE pledges $8m aid for East African refugees

Collaboration ensures faster, more effective delivery of assistance

In the presence of Fatema Khamis Salem Khalfan Al Mazrouei, UAE Ambassador to Norway, the agreement was signed by Rashid Salem Al Shamsi, Executive Director of Logistics Support at the UAE Aid Agency, and Jan Egeland, Secretary General of the Norwegian Refugee Council.

At least 9 killed in shooting at South Africa tavern

Police say a manhunt is under way after a mass shooting

Police initially reported 10 deaths but later revised the toll downwards.

12 killed as gunmen storm hostel in South Africa

Children among victims as investigators piece together what led to the mass shooting

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Ethiopia volcano eruption: India-UAE flights cancelled

Follow live updates on flight cancellations as ash drifts from the Red Sea toward India

Ethiopian volcanic ash disrupts flights

Saudi Arabia updates on volcano ash drifting to Red Sea

Centre monitors cloud movement and weather patterns 24/7 with advanced systems

In this photo released by the Afar Government Communication Bureau, ash billows from an eruption of the long-dormant Hayli Gubbi Volcano in Ethiopia's Afar region.

UAE unveils $1b ‘AI for Development’ plan for Africa

Initiative aims to boost growth across the continent by upgrading digital infrastructure

Backed by ADEX and the UAE Foreign Aid Agency, the scheme aims to deliver tech solutions that tackle core development challenges.

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