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Libya Salary Protests Spread to Doctors and Lecturers

Libya salary protests are expanding beyond teachers as doctors, nurses and university lecturers mobilise over pay disparities following military salary increases approved by lawmakers.

Morocco goes to the polls on Wednesday, and the streets are quiet.

A year after shaking Morocco with the largest youth-led protests in decades, the GenZ 212 movement faces a defining moment as voters head to the polls. The election will test whether the energy that filled the streets in 2025 can translate into political participation or fade into silence.

West Kordofan Gold Mine Collapse Kills 60 Miners in War-Torn Sudan

The West Kordofan gold mine collapse has left at least 60 miners dead near El-Nahud in Sudan. Rescuers continue searching for survivors as the tragedy highlights the risks of artisanal mining in a country devastated by war.

Algeria-UAE Diplomatic Break: Inside the Kabylie Accusation and the 48-Hour Ultimatum

Algeria has cut diplomatic ties with the UAE, expelled its ambassador and restricted airspace access. The dispute centres on allegations involving the Kabylie separatist movement and wider regional rivalries.

Two Freight Trains Collide at Giza’s Al-Balida Station, Injuring Driver and Assistant

A freight train collision at Al-Balida station in Giza injured a driver and his assistant after a locomotive and two wagons came off the rails. Rail engineers were deployed to clear the wreckage and restore normal services.

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Abeïbara Strike: Mali Claims 50 Fighters Killed in Kidal Operation

Mali's military says an Abeïbara strike killed at least 50 fighters in Kidal. Independent confirmation remains absent as analysts question casualty claims and the wider security situation.

CBN to Force Banks to Honour Domiciliary Account Withdrawals

The Central Bank of Nigeria is preparing measures to compel banks to honour domiciliary account withdrawals after complaints from customers who say they are being denied access to their foreign currency funds despite meeting account requirements.

Senegal Doctors Strike Begins As Diphtheria Outbreak Grows

A three-day Senegal doctors strike has begun nationwide, restricting public hospitals to emergency services only. The walkout comes as a diphtheria outbreak spreads across Senegal, with more than 100 confirmed cases and 11 deaths reported across 12 regions.

Kubwa Gas Explosion: Car Rams Into Station, 9 Shops And Police Post Razed

The Kubwa gas explosion destroyed nine shops and a police traffic post after a car crashed into a gas station near Liberty Junction in Abuja. The driver and a child survived as emergency responders battled the blaze.
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