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Madagascar Boeing 777 Scandal: Trial Opens, Then Stalls Within Hours

The Madagascar Boeing 777 scandal finally reached court in Antananarivo, but the hearing was delayed after only a few hours. The case centres on five former Singapore Airlines aircraft that received temporary Malagasy registration before eventually appearing in Iran and joining the fleet of sanctioned carrier Mahan Air.

KwaMakhutha Shooting Leaves 11 Dead as Police Hunt Three Gunmen

Eleven people were killed and three wounded after gunmen stormed a house party in KwaMakhutha, south of Durban. Police have launched a manhunt for three suspects as investigators probe the motive behind one of KwaZulu-Natal's deadliest attacks this year.

Senior SAPS Lieutenant General Faces Rape and Grooming Charges in South Africa

A SAPS lieutenant general has appeared in court after being arrested on allegations of rape and sexual grooming. The case has renewed debate about accountability within South Africa's police service amid ongoing concerns over gender-based violence.

Western Cape crash claims 21 lives as South Africa’s roads turn deadly again

A Western Cape crash involving two minibus taxis and a station wagon has left 21 people dead near Prince Albert, highlighting South Africa's ongoing road safety crisis.

How serious is the El Niño threat to Southern Africa food security?

Southern Africa food security is under pressure as a powerful El Niño threatens rainfall across key agricultural regions. While cereal stocks are stronger than a decade ago, drought risks could still disrupt maize production and livelihoods.

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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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