Flash floods in Nairobi kill 10, disrupt airport flights
Flash floods in Nairobi killed at least 10 people and disrupted flights at the city’s main airport
South Africa will revise risk scenarios as oil prices surge sharply
South Africa’s central bank will revise its risk scenarios for upcoming rate decisions, focusing on inflation and exchange rate impacts amid rising oil prices.
Oil surges and stocks fall as Trump demands Iran surrender
Oil prices surged while global stocks fell after attacks on Iraqi oil fields and escalating Iran war tensions, while weak US jobs data added to market uncertainty.
UN report finds Ugandan troops aided deadly attacks in South Sudan
A UN report says Ugandan troops joined South Sudan in airstrikes last year, targeting civilians and opposition areas, worsening the conflict with Riek Machar.
Senegal to close 19 agencies in cost-cutting drive
Senegal will shut 19 state agencies employing nearly 1,000 people to cut costs amid rising debt
Trump urges US role in selecting Iran’s next leader
Trump says the US should help choose Iran’s next leader and backs Kurdish attacks on Iranian forces
Trump says Iran leadership should be removed
Trump says Iran’s leadership should be removed and claims he has candidates for a new leader
Ugandan students share trauma after fleeing strikes in Iran
Forty-three Ugandan students fled US and Israeli bombing in Iran, describing trauma, fear, and devastation as they returned home with government assistance.
Egypt warns Middle East war could trigger price surge, instability
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al Sisi warned the Middle East war could fuel inflation and economic strain as the Egyptian pound weakened and trade risks increased.
NATO raises missile defence posture after Iran missile near Turkey
Nato said it strengthened its ballistic missile defence posture after alliance systems intercepted a missile from Iran heading toward Turkey amid escalating regional tensions.
Al-Qaeda-linked militants kill 15 soldiers in Benin army base attack
Al-Qaeda-linked militants killed 15 soldiers in northern Benin, wounding five, looting the base, while the military launched operations and struck retreating attackers.

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