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Five dead, dozens missing after Canary Islands migrant boat found drifting off Gran Canaria

A Canary Islands migrant boat was found adrift near Gran Canaria. Five people died, dozens are feared missing, and survivors spent weeks at sea.

Egypt and China deepen strategic partnership as Xi visits Cairo

Egypt and China are deepening their strategic partnership as Xi Jinping visits Cairo for talks with President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, focused on trade, investment and regional issues.

Egypt bus crash: Death toll rises to 21 on Dahab-Nuweiba road, Jordanians among dead

The death toll from an Egypt bus crash on the Dahab-Nuweiba road in South Sinai has risen to 21, with dozens injured. Jordanian nationals were among the victims as investigators work to determine the cause of the accident.

Egypt’s Water Security Under Renewed Strain as Ethiopia Presses Ahead With New Nile Dams

Egypt's water security is back under pressure as Ethiopia moves forward with plans for three new Blue Nile dams, triggering fresh warnings from Cairo and reigniting a decade-long dispute over the Nile's future.

Power Cuts In Tunisia Trigger Severe Water Shortages As Heatwave Pushes Towards 50C

Power cuts in Tunisia are disrupting water supplies as a record heatwave drives electricity demand to new highs. Authorities warn that pressure on the grid could worsen as temperatures continue to climb.

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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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