2 h. ago 16 killed in northwest Nigeria as villagers battle militants: Police

Kebbi police spokesperson Nafiu Abubakar said the attack occurred on Saturday evening.

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11 h. ago Three men killed in a shooting incident Mofolo Central, Soweto

The three men killed in the shooting are believed to taxi marshals.

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3 d. ago System failures by NHBRC led to George building collapse: Simelane

The collapse, which took place during construction, caused 34 deaths and dozens of injuries.

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4 d. ago Tensions remain high in South Sudan following Machar’s house arrest

Riek Machar is accused of being behind clashes between government forces and the White Army

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5 d. ago Five suspected CIT robbers killed in shootout with police in Durban

The shootout comes after a gang robbed a cash van during peak hour traffic.

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5 d. ago City Power condemns vandalism after suspected cable thief killed

A suspected cable thief was fatally electrocuted at the Houtkoppen substation last night.

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5 d. ago Security guard nabbed for killing Limpopo man during evictions

Police say violence broke out when suspected land invaders were being evicted.

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7 d. ago Three men fatally shot in suspected taxi violence incident in Joburg

Three men have been shot and killed in what appears to be taxi violence at Vlakfontein.

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7 d. ago Kenya’s Angama Amboseli Camp Revives Lion Populations Amid Conservation Efforts

In Kenya’s Angama Amboseli camp, opened in November 2023, the once-dying roar of lions is now a thrilling presence. Historically, the region saw significant lion killings, especially between 2001 and 2006, due to human-wildlife conflict. With a population of around 20,000 people in the greater Kimana area, lions were often viewed as threats to livestock.… Read More »Kenya’s Angama Amboseli Camp Revives Lion Populations Amid Conservation Efforts The post Kenya’s Angama Amboseli Camp Revives Lion Populations Amid Conservation Efforts first appeared on iAfrica.

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8 d. ago Three Chinese nationals missing off Ghana after suspected kidnapping

Ghana's navy is investigating a "suspected pirate attack".

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9 d. ago Sudan’s army takes major market as it extends control over capital

Souq Libya is one of the largest and most important commercial hubs in Sudan.

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9 d. ago Four Zimbabwean nationals sentenced to life for violent robbery spree

The robbers, who targeted families seated outside in the evenings, stole cellphones and money.

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9 d. ago Myanmar Quake Death Toll Hits 1,000 As International Aid Starts To Arrive

Foreign rescue teams began flying into Myanmar on Saturday to aid the search for survivors from an earthquake that killed more than 1,000 people in the impoverished Southeast Asian nation crippling critical infrastructure amid a grinding civil war. The death toll in Myanmar was 1,002, the military government said on Saturday, up sharply from initial… Read More »Myanmar Quake Death Toll Hits 1,000 As International Aid Starts To Arrive The post Myanmar Quake Death Toll Hits 1,000 As International Aid Starts To Arrive first appeared on iAfrica.

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9 d. ago Myanmar quake death toll nears 700, international aid starts arriving

The death toll in Myanmar jumped to 694 with 1 670 injured.

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1 week ago AfriForum takes legal fight against ‘Kill the Boer’ chant overseas

AfriForum CEO Kallie Kriel says that their continued fight is a matter of dignity.

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1 week ago Bloem CBD robbery video sparks public outcry – 9 suspects arrested

Police have urged those who witnessed the robberies to come forward.

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1 week ago 70 cases of armyworms reported in Xhariep: Free State Agriculture

The Free State Agriculture Department says 70 known cases of armyworms were reported in Xhariep.

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1 week ago Magazine Barracks reunion gathering to be held in Chatsworth, Durban

The Magazine Barracks arose from an old army munitions store, writes Kiru Naidoo.

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1 week ago South Africa and World Bank Launch Plan to Rescue Struggling Cities

South Africa is collaborating with the World Bank on a $3 billion initiative to revitalize urban infrastructure in eight major cities, including Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Durban. These cities have experienced challenges, ranging from power outages and water shortages to degraded road networks and waste management systems. Under the plan, the World Bank will provide… Read More »South Africa and World Bank Launch Plan to Rescue Struggling Cities The post South Africa and World Bank Launch Plan to Rescue Struggling Cities first appeared on iAfrica.

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1 week ago Ethiopia’s Abiy Calls for New Tigray Leader Amid Party Power Struggle

Abiy Ahmed, Ethiopia’s Prime Minister, has called on Tigrayans to publicly nominate a new regional leader in a bid to ease tensions and prevent renewed conflict. This follows deepening divisions within the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF), which recently saw armed supporters of party leader Debretsion Gebremichael seize key towns in the region, forcing interim… Read More »Ethiopia’s Abiy Calls for New Tigray Leader Amid Party Power Struggle The post Ethiopia’s Abiy Calls for New Tigray Leader Amid Party Power Struggle first appeared on iAfrica.

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