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First footage released after deadly train and school minibus crash in Belgium

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Belgium emergency services were deployed on 26 May after a train collided with a school minibus at a level crossing in Buggenhout, in East Flanders, killing several people and seriously injuring others.

Senegal: Ousmane Sonko elected national assembly president

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Ousmane Sonko has been elected president of Senegal’s National Assembly, marking another major shift in the country’s political landscape.

Nigeria: Court Says Jonathan Eligible to Contest in 2027

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[Vanguard] The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has affirmed that former President Goodluck Jonathan is eligible to contest the 2027 presidential election.

Africa: African Ambassadors Clarify Africa Day Plans Amid Rising Xenophobic Tensions

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[Daily Maverick] In response to xenophobic tensions, African ambassadors clarify they are postponing their own Africa Day celebrations for security reasons, not boycotting the main event in South Africa.

Africa: Inside Africa's Race to Stop Ebola

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[Independent (Kampala)] Uganda is mobilizing its hard-earned Ebola expertise as eastern DRC's outbreak threatens to overwhelm borders, and strain economies

South Africa: Condemned - Xenophobia, Mob Rule and SA Political Leaders Fuelling Anti-Migrant Hostility

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[Daily Maverick] A statement of outrage against the weaponisation of xenophobia and the brutal and unlawful treatment of migrants, including refugees and asylum seekers.

South Africa: Living With the Spectre of Hunger - - Voices of Malnutrition From SA's Impoverished Households

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[Daily Maverick] In March, the South African Human Rights Commission held an inquiry into South Africa's food systems. It heard from submissions that South Africa produces enough food to feed the nation, yet hundreds of children die from malnutrition every year, and 63.5% of South Africans are food insecure.

South Africa: Ministers Rush to Crisis Hit Charlotte Maxeke Hospital

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[Scrolla] The Public Protector found that only half of the R666-million meant for urgent hospital repairs after the 2021 fire was spent. Charlotte Maxeke Hospital still faces a R1.7-billion funding gap as corruption claims and project delays continue to cripple services.

Sheinbaum: Mexico has “no problem” hosting Iran team during World Cup

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Mexico has offered to host Iran’s national football team during the 2026 World Cup after the United States refused overnight stays on its territory. President Claudia Sheinbaum said Mexico has “no problem” accommodating the squad as it travels for its matches.

Saudi Arabia: Hajj 2026 reaches its spiritual climax as millions of Muslim pilgrims gather

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Saudi Arabia entered the most significant stage of the 2026 Hajj on 26 May as millions of pilgrims dressed in white gathered at Mount Arafat near Mecca and circled the Kaaba inside the Grand Mosque.

Kenya: Ignore Fearmongering Online Videos Claiming to Show an Earthquake in Eldoret, Kenya

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[Africa Check] Ignore fearmongering online videos claiming to show an earthquake in Eldoret, Kenya

The Data That Proves Business Travel Is More Purposeful Than Ever

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Value, loyalty and city-level data top of mind as travel buyers head into global RFP season  Business travel is holding its own, even as global

Africa: WHO Says Conflict, Mistrust Hindering Ebola Response

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[Premium Times] The latest outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus, has also spread beyond the DRC, with neighbouring Uganda recording two additional confirmed cases among healthcare workers, bringing its total to seven confirmed cases and one death.

Peru clowns fill Lima streets for annual Day of Laughter parade

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Peru celebrated its annual Clown Day on 25 May as hundreds of performers in red noses and colourful wigs paraded through the historic centre of Lima, turning the Plaza de Armas into a lively stage of music.

Nigeria: Borno Records 2,700 Suspected Cholera Cases, 27 Deaths in May

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[Premium Times] Other affected LGAs include Jere with 834 suspected cases, Mafa with 159 cases, Konduga with 95 cases, and Monguno with 56 cases, while Ngala and Magumeri recorded two and one suspected cases, respectively.

Meta Drives R16 Billion Economic Impact For South African Businesses

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South Africa's R495 billion digital economy could grow to R874.5 billion by 2035, according to new independent research that finds Meta's platforms are

South Africa Is Building. Is The Engineering Sector Ready?

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South africa is building: South Africa is heading into one of its biggest construction periods in decades. At the South Africa Infrastructure Investment

WFP says food insecurity, aid cuts hampering Ebola response in DR Congo

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The Ebola outbreak and food insecurity are deeply intertwined, the World Food Programme’s Ituri bureau chief told the Associated Press on Monday.

Senegal’s power rift deepens as Faye replaces Sonko with economist PM

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Senegal’s political crisis escalated as President Bassirou Diomaye Faye replaced Ousmane Sonko with economist Ahmadou Al Aminou Lo as prime minister, intensifying a rift at the top of the state while parliament prepares a tense vote on Sonko’s reinstatement as lawmaker.

How The Global Anti-Rights Movement Is Targeting Women’s Rights In Africa Through Family Laws

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Global Anti-Rights Movement: By Deborah Nyokabi Millions of African women live under laws that deny them equal rights at home. A well-funded global

Huawei Code4Mzansi Finals Reveal How Young Developers Are Building For South Africa’s Real Economy

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Huawei Code4Mzansi Finals: Code4Mzansi highlights the growing strength of South Africa’s developer ecosystem and the role of youth-led innovation in

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