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Algerian police seize 33 kg of cocaine in major drug bust

Africanews  

Algerian police released video on Thursday reportedly showing the results of a major drug bust. Police said they seized some 33 kilos of cocaine and more than 10 million capsules of the psychotropic substance pregabalin.

China-Africa media cooperation: Building skills for the AI era

Africanews  

As the media landscape becomes increasingly digital and intelligent, the message from Beijing is clear: skills, technology and knowledge-sharing will be central to Africa’s ability to shape its own digital future.

French presidential hopeful Philippe vows to crack down on immigration to Mayotte

Africanews  

During a visit to Mayotte on Friday, France’s former Prime Minister Edouard Philippe vowed to crack down on immigration to the French overseas territory if he’s elected to the presidency next year.

Ethiopia's Virgin Mary festival in Tigray cancelled over drone strike fears

BBC News Africa  

An eagerly anticipated gathering of women will not be taking place following recent aerial strikes.

Duck brigade replaces pesticides on wine farm in South Africa

Africanews  

Indian runner ducks are used, alongside sheep and cattle, at Vergenoegd Löw to control insects and trim down crops and weeds in the vineyards.

Guinea-Bissau opposition calls for boycott of constitutional referendum

Africanews  

Guinea-Bissau’s opposition PAIGC is calling for a boycott of the country’s upcoming constitutional referendum, citing fears of rigged vote.

Partey signs for Al-Shabab in Saudi Pro League

BBC News Africa  

Saudi Pro League side Al-Shabab confirm the signing of Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey.

Corruption charges dropped against South Africa's police intelligence boss

BBC News Africa  

Officials had faced charges over the appointment of a civilian to a top post within crime intelligence.

Nigeria: Religious Leaders Unite for Social Peace in West Africa

Africanews  

The initiative sends a powerful message: religious diversity does not have to divide societies. It can become a foundation for dialogue, solidarity and lasting peace.

South African police arrest five people in $37 million drug bust

Africanews  

The suspects were allegedly operating a multimillion-dollar crystal methamphetamine manufacturing operation on a farm in Limpopo province.

New videos show deadly landslide burying gold miners in Central African Republic

Africanews  

New videos filmed at the Zamboye mining site on 18 August appears to show the moment a landslide swept through an artisanal gold mine in the Central African Republic, burying miners beneath earth and sand.

Ebola vaccine trial to start in DR Congo as warning issued over speed of infections

BBC News Africa  

About half of the 2,500 recorded deaths from Ebola happened in the last 20 days, the WHO says.

The Wasteland Sauna

Design Indaba  

A pink lithium crystal sauna Turns a Toxic Wasteland into a place of revival

Silver Linings

Design Indaba  

Pentagram Turns Longevity Research into an Interactive Map of Possible Futures

Tanzanian opposition leader to face trial on treason charges

Africanews  

Tundu Lissu has been detained since April last year for allegedly inciting the public to boycott the November elections.

Police summon Zambian opposition leader for questioning after disputed vote

Africanews  

Zambian opposition leader Brian Mundubile has been summoned for questioning by police over an alleged national security threat. Mundubile lost to incumbent Hakainde Hichilema in last week's presidential election and has vowed to challenge the results in court.

DRC Ebola outbreak growing 'exponentially,' UN warns, as deaths exceed 2,500

Africanews  

The Ebola outbreak raging through the Democratic Republic of the Congo is growing "exponentially," the United Nations warned on Friday, as the number of deaths from the virus passed 2,500.

Two Mexicans arrested as police uncover big meth lab on South African farm

BBC News Africa  

The overnight raid of the multi-million dollar drug operation took place near the border with Zimbabwe.

Benin cyberactivist Steve Amoussou freed after two-year sentence

Africanews  

Beninese cyberactivist Steve Amoussou has been released after serving a two-year prison sentence for charges including politically motivated insult and spreading false news. His case had become a prominent test of the government's treatment of critics and online dissent.

Belgian university suspends academic who accused Arday of plagiarism

Africanews  

Researcher Nathan Cofnas said in a post on X that he was under investigation by Ghent University for "discriminating" against the late Cambridge professor.

Hungary’s lakes and rivers hit record lows as severe drought deepens

Africanews  

Hungary is facing a severe water crisis, with prolonged heat and drought driving water levels sharply lower. Around 99% of the country is under severe or extreme drought, while desertification threatens the Great Hungarian Plain.

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