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Over 1,000 Kenyans Recruited to Fight in Russia-Ukraine War, Report Reveals

Kenyan intelligence reveals over 1,000 Kenyans recruited to fight for Russia in Ukraine, exposing collusion between rogue officials and traffickers. The government seeks to halt conscription amid reports of injuries, deaths, and ongoing investigations.

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Ukraine Defence Intelligence Clinton Nyapara Mogesa, in military uniform, holding a rifle

At Least 33 Miners Die in Suspected Carbon Monoxide Leak in Nigeria

At least 33 miners died in a suspected carbon-monoxide leak at a lead and zinc mine in Plateau state, Nigeria. The incident occurred before sunrise, with over 20 miners rescued. Investigations and government responses are ongoing amid security concerns.

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BBC A crowd of mourners at the funeral for the miners outside Wase.

Kenya Aviation Strike Causes Major Flight Delays at Nairobi Airport

A strike by aviation workers in Kenya has caused flight delays of up to four hours at Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, affecting passengers nationwide amid ongoing labor disputes.

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Reuters A side view of a man in trousers and a T-shirt wheeling a luggage trolley with suitcases along a road. Other airport users can be seen behind him.

Motorbike Gunmen Kill Dozens in Raids on Three Nigerian Villages

Gunmen on motorcycles killed dozens in dawn raids on three villages in Niger state, Nigeria, setting homes on fire and abducting people amid rising bandit attacks.

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Getty Images The charred frame of a burnt motorbike sits on dry, yellow grass near a small rural village.

Ghana Seeks Extradition of Russian Man Over Secret Filming of Women

Ghana seeks extradition of a Russian man accused of secretly filming women and sharing videos online without consent, amid growing efforts to combat online abuse under the Cybersecurity Act 2020.

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Getty Images A close-up of a man's hands using a laptop

UN Reports Over 6,000 Killed in Three Days During Sudan’s El-Fasher Assault

A UN report reveals over 6,000 killed in three days during the RSF assault on el-Fasher, Sudan, highlighting mass killings, torture, and sexual violence amid ongoing civil war.

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AFP via Getty Images People who fled el-Fasher queue for food at the Al-Afad camp for displaced people in the town of Al-Dabba, northern Sudan.

Cyclone Gezani Kills 20+ as It Ravages Madagascar's Toamasina Port

Cyclone Gezani has caused at least 20 deaths and widespread destruction in Madagascar's port city Toamasina, with winds reaching 250 km/h. The storm is the second to hit the island this year, following Cyclone Fytia.

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AFP Aerial view of a coastal neighbourhood in Madagascar after a cyclone, showing widespread destruction. Many buildings have damaged roofs, fallen trees block the streets, and floodwater fills the roads. Debris is scattered throughout the area, with the shoreline visible in the background.

CalMac Ferry Crew Rescues Man at Sea Near Morocco During Storm

The crew of CalMac's new ferry MV Isle of Islay rescued a man from Moroccan waters during stormy conditions while en route to Scotland. The vessel faces challenging weather on its journey and will serve Islay and Jura upon arrival.

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CalMac a screengrab for CCTV which shows a group of men in Hi-vis jackets carrying a man on a resuscitation board onto a ferry. The ferry is in the middle of a dark blue sea.

Drone Attack by RSF Kills 24 Displaced in Central Sudan, Including Children

A drone attack by Sudan's Rapid Support Forces killed 24 displaced people, including children, in North Kordofan. The conflict has caused widespread famine and humanitarian crises.

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RSF drone attack kills 24 people fleeing fighting in central Sudan, says doctors group