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Liberia Charges Former Vice President Howard-Taylor Over Drug Trafficking Network

Liberia's Justice Ministry has charged former Vice President Jewel Howard-Taylor with drug trafficking and money laundering, part of a widening crackdown following major cocaine seizures worth hundreds of millions of dollars.

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Six Killed as Tourist Helicopter Crashes Near Mount Ololokwe in Kenya

A tourist helicopter crashed near Mount Ololokwe in Samburu County, Kenya, on 19 August 2026, killing all six people on board. Investigators are examining the cause as recovery efforts continue at the remote site.

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Hichilema Wins Second Term as Zambia's President Amid Election Dispute

Zambia's Electoral Commission declared President Hakainde Hichilema winner of a second term with about 60% of the vote, though rival tallies and disputed arrests have clouded the aftermath.

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Zambia Arrests 11, Including Opposition Figures, Amid Election Unrest and Alleged Coup Plot

Zambian authorities arrested 11 people, including senior opposition figures, over an alleged insurrection plot as vote counting continued following last week's tense presidential election.

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Morocco Detains Over 100 Migrants Near Ceuta Border Amid Fresh Crossing Fears

Moroccan security forces detained 111 people near Fnideq on 9 August 2026 amid fears of a fresh mass crossing into Ceuta, two weeks after a surge that killed 100 people and strained EU relations.

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American Missionary Kevin Rideout Freed After Nine Months in Niger Captivity, Now in FBI Custody

Kevin Rideout, an American missionary pilot held for nine months in Niger, has been freed and is now reportedly in FBI custody, according to SIM International and the New York Times.

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Zambia Votes as Hichilema Seeks Second Term Amid Economic Test

Zambians voted on 13 August 2026 in a presidential and parliamentary election framed as a test of President Hakainde Hichilema's economic record and the country's democratic stability, against challenger Brian Mundubile.

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Zimbabwe Ferry Capsize on Lake Kariba Leaves 15 Dead, 27 Missing

At least 15 people have died and 27 remain missing after a passenger boat capsized on Zimbabwe's Lake Kariba on 11 August 2026, with rescue operations continuing amid disputes over passenger numbers.

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Nigerian Army Rescues 33 Kidnap Victims in Zamfara State

The troops engaged the terrorists with effective fire, forcing them to abandon the victims and flee into adjoining bushes,

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Biya reshuffles army as absence abroad raises concern

Cameroon’s President Paul Biya has reshuffled senior military posts from Geneva after nearly 60 days away, drawing concern over his prolonged absence and prompting renewed debate about his health and authority.

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Uganda unveils statue of Yonatan Netanyahu after Entebbe rescue

Uganda has unveiled a statue of Yonatan Netanyahu, who was killed in the 1976 Entebbe rescue mission. The ceremony highlighted the attack, the rescue of more than 100 hostages and ties between Uganda and Israel.

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Archbishop backs £100m slavery reparations fund on Ghana visit

During her first visit to Ghana, Archbishop of Canterbury Dame Sarah Mullally expressed regret over the Church of England’s role in slavery and backed a £100m fund for affected communities.

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