Egypt forms unit to investigate 530 deaths in Mecca heatwave
Hundreds of pilgrims, especially unregistered ones, have died in Mecca’s scorching heat during Hajj.
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Somalia seeks a delay in the AU troop pullout to fight terror groups
Facing ongoing threats from Al-Shabaab, Somalia requests the African Union to slow down troop withdrawal.
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Declining oil production spurs Nigeria to expand block auction
Nigeria is adding 17 deep offshore blocks and extending the deadline for its 2024 oil block licensing round due to high investor demand.
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Guinea media bosses deny bribery allegations
Two media regulators in Guinea, who accused media bosses of being bribed by the junta, are on trial for defamation after apologizing for unsubstantiated claims.
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Richards Bay retain Premiership status in South Africa
A dominant performance from Richards Bay sees them retain their Premiership status in South Africa.
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Insurgents settle in Nigeria after crossing from Benin
Armed groups linked to al Qaeda have settled in Nigeria’s Kainji lake national park, increasing security threats and endangering local wildlife and communities.
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Guinea-Bissau closes border after clashes in Senegal
President Umaro Sissoco Embalo of Guinea-Bissau ordered the partial closure of the border with Senegal after deadly clashes between two Muslim communities.
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Renewed clashes with M23 rebels leave civilians dead in the DRC
After a two-week lull, fighting between M23 rebels and DR Congo forces erupts again near Kanyabayonga.
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Kim Jong Un and Putin meet amid rising international tensions
Kim Jong Un and Vladimir Putin met in Pyongyang, discussing deepening relations amidst international scrutiny and implications for global diplomacy.
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Deadly fire at Chad ammo depot causes explosions and casualties
A massive fire at a military depot in N’Djamena has sent shockwaves through the city.
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