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Kenya busts $27-million crystal meth haul

Three suspects arrested in Kenya's latest anti-narcotics crackdown

35 killed in migrant boat sinking off Senegal

Search continues after migrant boat capsizes, killing dozens near Senegal

A helicopter of the Greek coastguard flies over the eastern Aegean island of Chios off the coast of which a coastguard vessel and a migrant boat collided killing at least 15 people, including four women, on February 4, 2026.

Gunmen torch home in Nigeria, killing 12 family members

The family had locked themselves in a room to escape gunfire during the village raid

The overnight raid in Zamfara also saw seven residents, including six women and a boy, abducted. [Illustrative image]

Why are Africa’s donkeys being stolen for their skins?

Animal welfare groups warn the trade threatens the livelihoods of millions of families

The trade is driven by demand for gelatine extracted from donkey skins, used in medicinal and traditional products popular in some Asian markets.

Kenya cult leader gets 200 years for 190 child murders

Paul Mackenzie convicted over deaths linked to sect whose followers were told to starve

Former taxi driver faces further trials over deaths at Shakahola forest.

Cheaper than grid: Solar can bring power to nearly 400m

Off-grid solar emerges as the cheapest solution for 398 million without electricity

Workers fit solar panels onto frames during constructions at South Africa’s first municipally owned solar plant, during International World Environment Day. File photo taken on June 05, 2025, in Atlantis, about 40km from Cape Town.

'Bandits' kill 8 police officers in Nigeria

Bandits strike in Zamfara, killing eight and kidnapping others during senate vote

The Zamfara North senatorial district vote was held to select a senate candidate for President Bola Tinubu's party, the All Progressives Congress. The bandits in Nigeria target poorly policed rural areas, kidnapping for ransom and killing.

DP World launches new China-Africa shipping link

Weekly service will connect Chinese ports with key markets in East and Southern Africa

DP World strengthens China–Africa corridor with new shipping link

UAE, Burundi establish business council to boost trade

The agreement is intended to create more opportunities for businesses in both countries

UAE Chambers signs MoU to establish UAE-Burundi business council

Trump urges Libya to curb illegal migration

Trump highlights US-Libya partnership against terrorism and backs national elections

Libya’s acting interior minister, Imad al-Trabelsi, speaks during a conference on immigration and voluntary return programmes, attended by foreign ambassadors and representatives of international organizations, at the Interior Ministry headquarters on Airport Road in the capital Tripoli on December 2, 2025.

Attackers kill nurse responding to Ebola case in Congo

Deadly attack on health workers hampers Ebola response in eastern Congo

A healthcare worker speaks to a colleague at the Ebola treatment center in Beni, North Kivu province, Congo, Monday, Oct. 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Sebastien Kitsa Musayi)

Toll in Nigeria 'bandit' attack jumps to at least 50

Death toll in Nigerian bandit attack rises to 50, survivors recount horror

Driven by money rather than ideology, the bandits in Nigeria target poorly policed rural areas, kidnapping for ransom and killing.

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