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Rights Group: Over 1,800 Civilians Killed in Burkina Faso Since 2022 Coup

Human Rights Watch reports over 1,800 civilians killed in Burkina Faso since 2022 coup, citing abuses by military and jihadists and urging ICC investigation.

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Explosions at Burundi Ammunition Depot Kill Several Civilians, Witnesses Report

At least four civilians have died after powerful explosions at an ammunition depot in Bujumbura, Burundi, caused by an electrical fault. Nearby prison inmates were injured, and authorities continue damage assessments.

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South African Army Deployed to Combat Crime in High-Risk Areas

South Africa has deployed 2,200 soldiers to five provinces to assist police in tackling violent crime, including gang violence and illicit mining. While authorities hope to restore order, experts and residents express concerns about the military's role in civilian policing.

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48-Hour Curfew Enforced in Jos After Deadly Bar Attack and Retaliations

A 48-hour curfew has been imposed in Jos, Nigeria, after a deadly attack on a bar and subsequent revenge killings left 26 dead. Authorities have launched an investigation and increased security to prevent further violence.

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Nigerian Opposition Gains Momentum as Rabiu Kwankwaso Joins ADC Coalition

Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso joins the African Democratic Congress, boosting Nigeria's opposition coalition ahead of the 2027 election amid political realignments and electoral reforms.

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Three Dead as Unfinished Building Collapses During Church Service in Accra

Three people died when an unfinished three-storey building used as a church collapsed in Accra, Ghana. Twenty others were rescued. Investigations into the cause, following heavy rain, are ongoing amid concerns over building safety.

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Egypt Orders Early Closures of Shops and Restaurants Amid Energy Crisis

Egypt mandates early closures of shops and restaurants, dims street lighting, and enforces work-from-home days to address rising energy costs amid the Iran conflict and Strait of Hormuz blockade.

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South Sudan and Mauritius Enforce Power Cuts Amid Fuel Crisis Linked to Iran Conflict

South Sudan and Mauritius enforce electricity rationing amid fuel shortages linked to the Iran conflict, while Zimbabwe, Kenya, Uganda, South Africa, and Nigeria respond with various measures to manage fuel supply and prices.

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Guinea Army Commander Convicted for 2009 Stadium Massacre Dies in Prison

Aboubacar Sidiki Diakité, convicted for his role in Guinea's 2009 stadium massacre, has died in custody, raising questions about justice and accountability in the country.

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Zimbabwe Reports 15 Nationals Killed After Being Recruited to Fight for Russia

Zimbabwe confirms 15 nationals killed after being recruited to fight for Russia in Ukraine conflict; over 60 remain trapped. Similar recruitment affects Kenya, Ghana, and South Africa, with governments seeking repatriation and halting further deployments.

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South Africa Police Chief to Face Court Over $21m Health Contract Investigation

South Africa's police chief General Fannie Masemola has been summoned to court over a $21m health contract amid a criminal investigation involving multiple senior officers and businessman Vusimuzi Matlala.

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Ghana Leads UN Vote Demanding Reparations for Transatlantic Slave Trade

Ghana leads a UN resolution recognizing the transatlantic slave trade as a grave crime, urging apologies and reparations, while calling for the return of stolen cultural artefacts.

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