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Israel minister’s video of kneeling flotilla activists triggers backlash

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Israel's far-right national security minister posted a video on Wednesday showing detained activists from a Gaza-bound flotilla kneeling with their hands tied and foreheads on the ground, sparking international condemnation.

Fuel crisis threatens to bring Malawi to a standstill

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In Malawi's capital Lilongwe, drivers are struggling to fill up their tanks. People wait hours for petrol that's more than doubled in price since last year. Government price hikes and the war in Iran have created a perfect storm for the landlocked African nation.

South Sudan: New MSF Report Exposes Escalating Attacks on Civilians

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[MSF] Indiscriminate attacks on civilians and civilian structures - including bombing hospitals - forced recruitment, sexual violence, access constraints and shrinking humanitarian space are realities for people in South Sudan, as described by Doctors Without Borders (MSF) in their report on escalating violence in the country, ''They Killed Them While We Were Running''. The report details that a total of 12 attacks on MSF staff and facilities left an estimated 762,000 people without access

East Africa: What to Know About Eastern Africa Standby Force As Rwivanga Takes Helm

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[New Times] Rwanda Defence Force (RDF)'s Maj. Gen. Ronald Rwivanga has taken over leadership of the Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF), a regional security organisation mandated to promote peace and stability across Eastern Africa.

Tanzania: PM Resolves a 51-Year Land Dispute in Rombo, Kilimanjaro

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[Daily News] Mkuu -- PRIME Minister Mwigulu Nchemba has successfully resolved a 51-year land dispute between Mtimhoo Parish of the Roman Catholic Church in the Diocese of Moshi and Mr Peter Morisi of Msaranga Village in Rombo District, Kilimanjaro Region.

Intensifying heat wave grips northern India as temperatures near 48°C

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India’s northern plains are enduring another intense heat wave, with authorities warning of prolonged extreme temperatures close to 45 degrees Celsius in New Delhi on Thursday. Cooling shelters and health alerts have been introduced across New Delhi and nearby states.

Ebola fears force India-Africa Summit postponement

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The 2026 India-Africa Forum Summit has been postponed amid growing fears over a deadly Ebola outbreak in Central Africa. India’s Ministry of External Affairs and the African Union announced the decision Thursday, citing an “evolving health situation.”

South Africa: No One Would Hire Her, So She Hired Herself

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[Scrolla] Rudzani Moralane from Pretoria got a Chemical Engineering qualification in 2011 but could not find a job despite years of applications and volunteer work. She now runs Roo Detergents, making and packaging washing powders, soaps and cleaning products, and says the business gave her hope after years of rejection.

Ghana Faces Questions Over Economic Future Following New IMF Agreement

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Ghana faces questions over: Ghana’s decision to enter a new agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) after exiting its $3-billion bailout

Thousands displaced as gang violence surges in Haiti

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A new wave of gang violence in the Haiti's Ouest and Artibonite departments has left dozens dead and displaced thousands, according to the World Food Programme.

Mane named in Senegal's World Cup squad

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Al-Nassr forward Sadio Mane is included in Senegal's 28-man squad for this summer's World Cup.

Morocco: diaspora remittance boost economy {Business Africa}

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Remittances from Moroccans living abroad continue to play a major role in the Moroccan economy. According to the latest data from the Exchange Office, diaspora remittances exceeded $12.4 billion by the end of 2025.

South Africa: Cop Caught With Stolen Dockets Faces New Charges As State Closes in

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[Scrolla] Nkosi appeared in the Pretoria North Magistrate's Court on Thursday. His case was postponed to 22 July so two criminal matters can be heard together. The State wants to join his Pretoria case, where police found stolen dockets and firearms at his home, with a 2022 matter in Thohoyandou where he allegedly posed as a colonel to remove evidence.

East Africa: Climate Forum Warns of Below-Normal Rainfall

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Greater Horn of Africa Climate Outlook Forum (GHACOF) has forecast a high likelihood of below-normal rainfall across much of the northern Greater Horn of Africa during the critical June-September 2026 rainy season, raising concerns over potential impacts on food security, water availability, and livelihoods in the region.

Israel destroyed a four storey house in overnight airstrike in central Gaza camp

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Israel destroyed a four storey house in Gaza’s Maghazi refugee camp after residents received a warning call ordering evacuation before the strike.

Ukrainian drone pilots compete in high-speed contests

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Ukraine is turning FPV drone training into competitive tournaments to boost pilots’ speed, precision and tactics in its war against Russia.

Trump and Putin's meetings with Chinese leader deliver markedly different messages

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On the surface, Chinese leader Xi Jinping's back-to-back summits with U.S. President Donald Trump and Russia's Vladimir Putin looked pretty similar but the visits also revealed how different China's relationship is with the two countries.

Village in Ghana to celebrate Villa win with parade

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A village in Ghana will hold a parade with 30 motorcycles and a minibus to celebrate Aston Villa's Europa League victory.

Namibia: Youth Centres to Be Transformed Into Multi-Purpose Hubs

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[Namibian] Twamanguluka youth organisation in partnership with the ministry of youth has launched a national initiative aimed at transforming youth centres into multi-purpose hubs for education, entrepreneurship, digital skills and employment opportunities.

Namibia: Ngurare Praises Boy for Saving Toddlers

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[Namibian] Prime minister Elijah Ngurare has described 16-year-old Cornelius Shimwaafeni as a hero after the teenager rescued toddler twins from drowning in a pond at Omutundungu village in the Omusati region on Sunday.

Southern Africa: SADC Ministers to Tackle Global Power Shifts

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[Namibian] Southern African Development Community (SADC) ministers of foreign affairs will gather in South Africa this week to map out a unified regional response to changing global geopolitical dynamics.

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