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South Africa Deports Mugabe’s Son After Pleading Guilty to Immigration and Firearms Offences

Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe, son of former Zimbabwean leader, was fined and deported from South Africa after pleading guilty to immigration and firearms offences unrelated to a shooting at the family home. His cousin received a three-year prison sentence.

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Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe appears in court in Johannesburg for sentencing.

France Advises Citizens to Leave Mali Amid Coordinated Rebel Attacks

France urges its citizens to leave Mali immediately after coordinated attacks by separatist and Islamist militants destabilize the country. The UK also advises against travel amid ongoing violence and security concerns.

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AFP via Getty Images A column of smoke rises above buildings in the distance at the end of the road. The road has dozens of motorbikes travelling along it

What Lies Ahead for Mali's Military Leaders After Rebel Offensive?

Coordinated attacks in Mali's capital and north have shaken the military government, raising questions about its future and the role of Russian support amid insurgent advances.

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AFP via Getty Images A group of fighters in camouglage stand around a pick-up truck on a dusty road. One man in near silhouette - standing on the vehicle - is holding an automatic rifle up. On the left of the picture is the brown and yellow legs of a sculpture.

Concerns Rise as Somali Piracy Surges with Three Hijackings in One Week

Three vessels have been hijacked off Somalia's coast in one week, signaling a resurgence of piracy amid regional naval resource shifts and ongoing geopolitical tensions.

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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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BBC Map showing Adamawa state in Nigeria's north-east.

South Sudan Plane Crash Kills All 14 on Board Near Juba

A small plane crashed near Juba, South Sudan, killing all 14 on board. The crash, possibly due to poor weather, highlights ongoing aviation safety challenges in the country.

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National Press Club An overturned small passenger plane lies on grassland in the aftermath of a crash. The propeller at the front is twisted and the door is wide open.

Russian Forces Withdraw from Mali's Kidal After Separatist Attacks

Russian forces assisting Mali's military government have withdrawn from the northern city of Kidal following coordinated attacks by separatist and Islamist groups, with the Azawad Liberation Front claiming control of the city.

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AFP via Getty Images FLA fighters sitting in a pickup truck on a sandy road, with another in the distance behind them. to the left are buildings lining the road. In the front right, there is an orange metal barrel

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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Black smoke rises above Bamako's Africa Tower monument amid ongoing conflict

Mali Defence Minister Killed in Coordinated Jihadist and Separatist Attacks

Mali's defence minister Sadio Camara was killed in a suicide truck bombing amid coordinated jihadist and separatist attacks. Fighting continues in northern cities as Russian mercenaries withdraw from Kidal, with ongoing clashes and heightened security measures.

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Reuters Malian Defence Minister Sadio Camara, wearing traditional dress, is pictured with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov (C) and Malian Foreign Minister Abdoulaye Diop (R), both wearing suits and ties at a meeting in Moscow.

Coordinated Attacks by Militants and Separatists Rock Mali's Capital and Northern Cities

Islamic militants and separatists launched coordinated attacks across Mali, targeting Bamako's airport and northern cities. The al-Qaida-linked JNIM and Azawad separatists claimed responsibility amid ongoing insurgencies and military responses.

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Street scene in Bamako, Mali after insurgent attacks on military bases

Coordinated Armed Attacks Reported Across Mali Including Bamako

Armed groups launched coordinated attacks across Mali, including Bamako, with ongoing fighting near military bases and airports. The military junta led by Gen Assimi Goïta continues efforts against insurgency amid security challenges.

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Reuters A man sits on his knees in a brick building looking through a window

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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AFP via Getty Images March on March protesters are seen leading a protest against illegal immigration in South Africa