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South Africa probes death of Nigerian man who collapsed during arrest

South African authorities have opened an investigation into the death of a Nigerian national who collapsed while being taken into police custody, officials confirmed. An initial post-mortem examination noted abrasions on the man’s back and chest, findings that have intensified calls for a transparent inquiry into the circumstances of his arrest. According to investigators, the […]

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Arrest of Nigerian soldier over alleged links to criminals deepens scrutiny of military conduct

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The detention of a Nigerian army private on suspicion of passing information to criminal networks has once again placed the spotlight on allegations that some members of the country’s armed forces are contributing to, rather than combating, the insecurity gripping parts of the country. The soldier’s arrest, announced recently by military authorities, has prompted renewed

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Sudan’s army secures key highway linking Khartoum and el-Obeid, tightening pressure on RSF

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Sudan’s armed forces say they have taken control of a major highway connecting the capital Khartoum with the strategic city of el-Obeid in North Kordofan state, a development that could reshape the balance of power in the country’s protracted internal conflict. The army announced the capture of the Al Sadarat route, describing it as a

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Protests Erupt in Tripoli as Anger Mounts Over Persistent Power Cuts

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Demonstrators took to the streets of Libya’s capital this week, blocking major roads and forcing the closure of the foreign ministry in a widening display of anger over prolonged electricity outages. The protests, which began as localized complaints, have grown into a broader civil disobedience campaign across Tripoli and its surrounding areas. From Outages to

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Tanzania: 23 Arraigned in Mwanza Over Alleged Terrorism-Linked Meetings

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Twenty-three people have been arraigned before the Mwanza Resident Magistrate’s Court in Tanzania on charges related to alleged participation in meetings linked to terrorism, according to local reports. The suspects are accused of taking part in gatherings held in Mwanza city earlier this month that authorities describe as illegal. Court Proceedings The defendants appeared before

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Escalating Insurgent Attacks in Northern Mali Deal Heavy Blow to Military Government

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Mali’s ruling military government is confronting one of its most serious security challenges in years after insurgents killed at least 50 soldiers in an ambush near the northern town of Anefis. The assault, claimed by both Tuareg separatists and Al-Qaeda-linked jihadist groups, has laid bare the mounting pressure faced by the junta more than three

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Nigeria detains two foreign fighters accused of aiding local jihadist groups

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Security forces in Nigeria have detained two foreign nationals suspected of supporting jihadist groups operating in the country, according to reporting from FRANCE 24’s correspondent in Lagos. The arrests underscore the persistent challenges facing the military more than a decade and a half into its campaign against an entrenched insurgency in the northeast. Foreign fighters

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Nigeria Approves Major Military Expansion Amid Pressure to Tackle Armed Groups

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Nigeria’s president has approved the country’s largest military expansion in recent times, a move that reflects growing concern over the proliferation of armed groups targeting civilians across several regions. The decision underscores the scale of the security challenges confronting Africa’s most populous nation, where multiple insurgencies and criminal networks have stretched security forces thin. A

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Ghanaian nationals petition ICC to investigate xenophobic violence against migrants in South Africa

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A group of Ghanaian nationals has formally requested that the International Criminal Court (ICC) open an investigation into what they describe as months of xenophobic violence targeting foreign migrants in South Africa. The petition, submitted in recent days, marks a notable escalation in efforts to draw international legal attention to the recurring cycle of attacks

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Two Russian nationals sentenced in Angola on terrorism and espionage charges

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An Angolan court has handed down prison sentences to two Russian nationals convicted on charges of terrorism and espionage, in a case that has drawn attention to the activities of foreign political operatives in the southern African country. The defendants, identified as a political consultant and a translator, had denied allegations that they were involved

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Ethiopian opposition accuses federal government of pushing Tigray toward renewed war

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The People’s Revolutionary Party (EPRP), one of Ethiopia’s longstanding opposition movements, has accused the federal government in Addis Ababa of steering the northern Tigray region toward a fresh conflict. The party said the government is conducting what it described as a propaganda campaign aimed at psychologically preparing public opinion for renewed hostilities. The allegations come

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WhatsApp username feature raises security questions in Somalia’s counter-terrorism efforts

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A forthcoming change to WhatsApp that allows users to communicate without sharing their phone numbers is drawing attention in Somalia, where security agencies have long relied on mobile data as a tool in the fight against militant groups. The new feature, which lets people chat using custom usernames rather than personal contact details, is being

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