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At Least 49 Die of Thirst After Truck Breaks Down in Niger Sahara Desert

At least 49 people died of thirst in Niger's Sahara desert after their truck broke down. Only two survived to alert authorities. Rescue teams found another stranded group nearby.

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Mystery Surrounds Charmain Speirs’ Death After Quest to Uncover Husband’s Past

Charmain Speirs died mysteriously in Ghana after a brief marriage to Pentecostal pastor Eric Adusah. Friends reveal she was on a mission to uncover her husband's true identity amid allegations of abuse and control.

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BBC Exposes Ugandan Dog Scam Exploiting Animal Lovers for Donations

BBC Africa Eye exposes a Ugandan scam using injured dogs like Russet to solicit donations from animal lovers worldwide, revealing cruelty, sham shelters, and the exploitation of donors.

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Officer Lowered into Crocodile-Infested River to Retrieve Human Remains in South Africa

South African police recovered human remains after an officer was lowered into a crocodile-infested river to retrieve a businessman swept away by floodwaters. The crocodile was killed, and DNA tests will confirm the identity of the remains.

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Robert Mugabe’s Son Ordered Deported from South Africa Over Firearms Charges

Bellarmine Mugabe, son of late Zimbabwean leader Robert Mugabe, has been ordered deported from South Africa after pleading guilty to firearm and immigration offenses.

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IS Claims Attack in Nigeria’s Adamawa State Killing 29 People

Gunmen killed 29 in an attack on a village in Nigeria's Adamawa state, claimed by IS. The assault targeted a football pitch and homes, prompting intensified security efforts amid ongoing regional violence.

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Mali Faces Crisis as Insurgents Seize Towns and Kill Defence Minister

Mali faces turmoil after jihadist and separatist rebels seize towns and kill defence minister Sadio Camara and military intelligence chief in coordinated weekend attacks.

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South Africa's Top Envoy to Ghana Summoned Over Attacks on Foreigners

Ghana has summoned South Africa's top envoy over reported xenophobic attacks on Ghanaian citizens and African migrants, urging law-abiding conduct and demanding investigations.

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Kenyan President William Ruto Faces Backlash for Mocking Nigerian English

Kenyan President William Ruto sparked backlash after mocking Nigerian-accented English, calling it hard to understand and requiring a translator. Nigerians and others condemned his remarks as demeaning, highlighting cultural and linguistic differences between the countries.

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South Africa's President Suspends Police Chief Following Court Charges

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has suspended Police Chief Gen Fannie Masemola after he was charged over a controversial $21m health contract. Masemola denies the charges and will remain suspended pending court proceedings.

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South Africa Police Chief Charged Over $21m Health Contract Controversy

South Africa's police chief, General Fannie Masemola, faces charges for failing to oversee a $21m health contract amid a wider corruption probe involving police and politicians.

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Nigeria Charges Six with Treason Over 2025 Independence Day Coup Plot

Six Nigerians, including a retired major general and a police inspector, face treason charges for a 2025 coup attempt against President Bola Tinubu. A former minister remains at large amid allegations of terrorism and money laundering.

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