Greece in talks with Israel for €2B ‘Iron Dome’ type system
The new defense system is expected to intercept both short- and long-range missiles
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South African police standoff with illegal miners in abandoned shaft
The confrontation comes after weeks of police operations aimed at emptying the abandoned gold mine in North West province as part of a broader crackdown on illegal mining
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Ethiopia reports 7.3M malaria cases, 1,157 deaths in 9 months
World Health Organization says malaria poses significant public health challenge in Ethiopia
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Uganda to slash external borrowing amid debt concerns
Decision comes as country grapples with rising public debt, which rose to $25.6B in June from $23.7B the previous year, according to Finance Ministry data
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Russia says African, ex-Soviet countries interested in mpox vaccine
Developed by Vektor laboratory in Siberia, the vaccine, named Orthopoxvac, was registered by Russia’s health ministry in 2022 after clinical trials
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SAFA President Danny Jordaan arrested on fraud charges
The arrest follows an investigation by South Africa’s Hawks, the organised crime unit, into fraud and theft at Safa between 2014 and 2018, totaling 1.3 million rand ($72,000, £57,000)
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Ugandan archbishop blames Welby for Anglican split
Welby, who had worked to prevent division within the communion, faced calls for his resignation after a report revealed inadequate action against John Smyth, a serial abuser
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UNRWA: Gaza not safe, calls for protection of hospitals and schools
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) has issued a statement emphasizing that no area in Gaza is safe for civilians amid the conflict
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South Africa: Israel uses hunger as weapon in Gaza genocide case
Evidence in detailed memorial presented by South Africa at ICJ demonstrates unequivocally Israel’s genocidal intent in Gaza strip, says South African foreign minister
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Putin vows ‘full support’ for Africa at Sochi Summit
Experts have noted that Putin’s rhetoric closely resembles Cold War-era language, sparking debates about the true depth of Russia’s economic ties with African nations
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