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Kenya Police Use Tear Gas at Protest Over US Ebola Quarantine Centre

Kenyan police used tear gas to break up protests in Nanyuki against a US Ebola quarantine centre. The plan has raised public health concerns and legal challenges, while construction continues despite a court halt.

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AFP via Getty Images Protesters carry a white coffin, with the word "Ebola" in red paint on the side. They are also holding placards saying - in Swahili - "we reject Ebola" and - in English: "Public trust requires transparency".

Over 300 Migrants Kidnapped in Libya, Threatened with Organ Removal on Route to UK

Over 300 Iraqi Kurdistan migrants en route to the UK were kidnapped in Libya, tortured, and threatened with forced kidney removal. Families faced $5,000 ransom demands amid harsh captivity conditions. Some hostages have been released; investigations continue.

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Kurdish Regional Government A large group of young men wearing hooded sweatshirts and light-blue surgical masks sit closely together on the floor in a crowded indoor space. Most face forward toward the camera, with some looking downward or to the side. The setting appears dimly lit, with people packed tightly in rows, filling the frame from foreground to background. Clothing is mostly dark or neutral tones, and the confined arrangement suggests limited space.

Malawians Return Home from South Africa Amid Rising Xenophobia Fears

Malawi repatriates 150 citizens from South Africa amid xenophobia fears. Ghana, Nigeria, and Zimbabwe also conduct evacuations as South Africa announces new measures against illegal migration.

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AFP via Getty Images A woman in a grey hat sitting in a coach smiles and waves from the window at the people outside.

Over 360 Hostages Freed from Boko Haram Hideout in Nigeria’s Borno State

Over 360 people kidnapped by Boko Haram in Nigeria's Borno state have been freed from a mountain hideout amid disputed accounts of their release. The military and local groups provide differing narratives on the operation that led to their liberation.

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@HQNigerianArmy A screengrab from a video showing a crowd of mainly and children, mostly from behind, as they sit under a treat after being freed from Boko Haram captivity. One of the women is standing to the right of the image and wears a yellow headscarf.

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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Agadez governorate/Facebook People, including several in military-style uniforms, use shovels to dig in a sandy desert area, with dust rising around them

Heavy Gunfire Erupts in Mogadishu Amid Election Delay Dispute

Heavy gunfire erupted in Mogadishu as Somalia's government and opposition clashed over election delays. Opposition leaders condemned attacks, while international bodies urged peaceful dialogue amid ongoing unrest.

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AFP via Getty Images Smoke rises over buildings in a residential area in Mogadishu

Four Men Sentenced to Death for 2022 Owo Church Attack in Nigeria

A Nigerian court sentenced four men to death for the 2022 attack on St Francis Catholic Church in Owo, which killed 41 worshippers. The men were also jailed for terrorism charges. The trial included witness testimonies and claims of torture by defendants.

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Reuters The five men sitting on red and black chairs in court

South Africa Probes Deaths of Two Mozambican Men Amid Rising Tensions

South African authorities investigate the deaths of two Mozambican men amid rising tensions and protests over illegal migration, with ongoing concerns about xenophobic violence and regional responses.

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Gallo Images via Getty Images Close up of the backs of police officers standing in formation. The are in uniform and vests with police written on them in white lettering.

Two Killed During Protests Over US Ebola Quarantine Centre in Kenya

Two people were shot dead during protests in Nanyuki, Kenya, against US plans to open an Ebola isolation centre. The facility aims to treat US citizens amid concerns over public health risks. Kenya's High Court has suspended the centre's opening pending further details.

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Anadolu via Getty Images A protester holds a small Kenyan flag along a road with a fire burning and groups of protesters gathered in the background

Ethiopia Suspends Voting in Parts of Oromia and Amhara Amid Security Concerns

Ethiopia's general election faced voting suspensions in Oromia and Amhara due to security concerns amid ongoing conflicts. Despite challenges, millions registered to vote, with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed seeking another term amid political tensions and regional instability.

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AFP via Getty Images A woman in a white headscarf and orange top puts a ballot paper in ballot box. An official wearing a lilac tabard and facemask watches on.

Eight Students Arrested in Kenya Over Deadly Girls' School Arson

Eight students have been arrested in connection with a deadly arson attack at Utumishi Girls Academy in Kenya that killed 16 pupils. Investigations continue into the cause of the fire, with police tracing suspects through interviews and CCTV footage.

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Satellite map showing the town of Gilgil in Kenya with surrounding roads, buildings, and farmland. A label marks “Utumishi Girls Academy” on the northeastern edge of the town. An inset map in the top left shows Kenya with Nairobi highlighted to indicate location. The main map labels “Gilgil” at the centre. The image is credited to Google with BBC branding.

Sixteen Students Die in Fire at Kenyan Boarding School in Gilgil

A fire at Utumishi Girls boarding school in Gilgil, Kenya, killed sixteen students. Rescue operations are ongoing as authorities investigate the cause. The incident highlights recurring safety issues in Kenyan boarding schools.

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Robert Maina A crowd outside the Utumishi Academy school in Gilgil, Kenya