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    Spain's representative in Ceuta resigns amid migration scrutiny●Spain’s representative in Ceuta resigned today, after months of scrutiny over the migration crisis... Ceuta shares one o𝕏xESWorldImmigration11416 min ago

    Spain's government representative in Ceuta resigned after months of scrutiny over the city's handling of the migration crisis. Ceuta, one of the EU's only two land borders with Africa, bordering Morocco, saw a massive surge in late July when more than 72,000 migrants crossed into the Spanish enclave. The resignation adds pressure on Madrid over its migration and border policy.

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    Ethiopia accuses Eritrea and Sudan of backing Tigray rebels▼Ethiopia accuses Eritrea, Sudan of backing Tigray rebels amid clashes✉newsWarSudan2 min ago

    Ethiopia's government has accused Eritrea and Sudan of supporting Tigrayan forces amid renewed clashes, further straining relations in the volatile Horn of Africa region. The allegations, reported by international media, add a dangerous regional dimension to the conflict, with both neighbours now directly implicated by Addis Ababa in the fighting.

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    Sudanese fleeing to Chad surges 20-fold as aid runs dry●Number of Sudanese fleeing to Chad surges 20-fold as aid runs dry, # UN says https://www. reuters.com/world/africa/numbeMmastodonWarSudan42 h ago

    The United Nations reports a twenty-fold surge in the number of Sudanese refugees crossing into Chad as the country's war continues and humanitarian funding dries up. Aid agencies warn that shrinking resources are leaving new arrivals without adequate food, shelter or medical care, deepening one of the world's largest displacement crises.

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    Ethiopia accuses Sudan and Egypt of backing Tigray rebels▼Ethiopia accuses Sudan, Egypt of backing Tigray rebels as fighting rages✉newsWarSudan2 min ago

    Ethiopia has publicly accused Sudan and Egypt of supporting Tigrayan forces as fighting continues to rage in the country's north. The allegation marks a sharp escalation in rhetoric between the Horn of Africa neighbours, threatening to internationalise a conflict that has already caused a major humanitarian crisis and strained regional relations.

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    Ethiopia accuses Sudan and Eritrea of backing Tigray forces▼Ethiopia accuses Sudan, Eritrea of backing Tigray forces as fighting escalates✉newsWarSudan2 min ago

    Ethiopia has publicly accused Sudan and Eritrea of supporting Tigrayan forces as fighting escalates in the country's north. The allegations mark a sharp deterioration in regional relations, drawing in two of Ethiopia's neighbours at a time when conflict in the Tigray region is intensifying and raising fears of a wider cross-border confrontation in the Horn of Africa.

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    Ethiopia accuses Sudan and Egypt of backing Tigray rebels●Ethiopia accuses Sudan, Egypt of backing Tigray rebels as fighting rages https://www. aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/28/e thiMmastodonWorld218 min ago

    Ethiopia has accused Sudan and Egypt of supporting Tigray rebel fighters as fighting intensifies in the country's north. Sudan's army has denied backing the Tigray forces, instead alleging that the rival paramilitary Rapid Support Forces are involved. The accusations mark a sharp escalation in rhetoric between the Horn of Africa neighbours, raising fears of a wider regional conflict spilling across borders.

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    France 24 investigates Trump deportations to Africa●Deported to Africa: An international investigation into Trump’s migrant policy • FRANCE 24▶youtubeWorldImmigration243.6K11 min ago

    France 24 has published an international investigation into the Trump administration's migrant policy, focusing on deportations of migrants to African countries. The report examines where deported people are being sent, the conditions they face, and the agreements behind these removals. The investigation is drawing large attention online as immigration remains one of the most contested aspects of Trump's second-term agenda.

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    A United Nations official has called for increased funding to help the Horn of Africa prepare for the impacts of El Nino, which threatens to bring extreme weather to a region still recovering from years of drought. The appeal comes amid fears of flooding and further food insecurity across countries including Sudan, Ethiopia and Somalia.

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    Ethiopia Conflict Draws Renewed Expert Analysis▼Ethiopia Conflict - Expert Insights✉newsWar5 min ago

    Expert analysis of Ethiopia's conflict is circulating in regional and global news, with monitoring organisations providing updated insights into the situation on the ground. The coverage reflects continued concern over instability in the country and its wider humanitarian and security implications for the Horn of Africa.

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    Ethiopia risks a wider war: five things to know▼Ethiopia risks a wider war. Here are 5 things to know✉newsWar12 h ago

    Attention is turning to Ethiopia amid warnings that the country risks sliding into a wider war. Coverage lays out five key points to understand the situation, amid concern that renewed fighting could draw in additional forces and destabilise the wider Horn of Africa region.

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    Migrants say ICE deported them to Africa against their will●Detained by Trump’s ICE and sent to Africa against their will▶youtubeWorldImmigration646K11 min ago

    Channel 4 News reports on migrants detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement under the Trump administration who say they were deported to African countries despite having no connection to them. The story has drawn widespread attention, with critics describing the removals as coerced and legally questionable, while supporters of tougher immigration enforcement argue the deportations are a legitimate use of third-country removal agreements.

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    Deported from US to Liberia: 'I didn't know it existed'●'I didn't know Liberia existed' - deported to Africa by Trump▶youtubeWorldImmigration642.2K1 h ago

    Channel 4 News reports on people deported by the Trump administration to Liberia, a country many had no connection to. One deportee says they did not even know Liberia existed before being sent there. The deportations to African nations, rather than migrants' countries of origin, have drawn criticism from rights groups and raised questions about the legality and humanity of the policy.

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    Two mass shootings in South Africa have left 28 people dead, according to news reports. Details about the victims, locations and circumstances remain limited, and police have not been quoted in the available coverage. The killings add to concerns about gun violence in the country, where mass shootings involving multiple fatalities have occurred repeatedly in recent years.

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    EU pledges €710 million for displaced people in Africa▼President von der Leyen announces €710 million to support displaced people in Africa and global crisis relief✉newsWorldEU Politics15 min ago

    European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has announced €710 million in funding to support displaced people in Africa and wider global crisis relief efforts. The package, publicised through the Commission's humanitarian aid services, is intended to help people forced from their homes by conflict and disaster and to bolster emergency responses worldwide.

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    Nigeria and Boko Haram reportedly agree secret three-month ceasefire●Nigeria, Boko Haram reportedly reach secret three-month ceasefire✉newsWar6 h ago

    Nigeria and the armed group Boko Haram have reportedly reached a secret three-month ceasefire, according to a report cited by Genocide Watch. If confirmed, the deal would mark a significant pause in a conflict that has devastated northeast Nigeria for over a decade. Details of the agreement, including who brokered it and what each side receives, remain undisclosed, and there has been no formal confirmation from Nigerian authorities.

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    Ethiopia accuses Egypt and Sudan of backing anti-Abiy alliance▼Ethiopia accuses Egypt and Sudan of backing alliance against Abiy✉newsWarSudan5 h ago

    Ethiopia has publicly accused Egypt and Sudan of supporting an alliance aimed at undermining Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's government. The accusation adds to long-running tensions between the three countries, which have clashed over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam and border issues. The claim, reported by Euronews, has drawn attention amid rising regional friction in the Horn of Africa and Nile basin.

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    Two separate mass shootings have taken place in South Africa, with witnesses giving accounts of the attacks. Details about casualties, locations and suspects have not yet been confirmed beyond witness testimony describing the shootings. The incidents have drawn attention as authorities and the public await further information about how they occurred and whether they are connected.

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    Police hunt gunmen after two South Africa mass shootings kill 27▼Police hunt gunmen after 2 mass shootings in South Africa leave at least 27 dead✉newsWorld23 h ago

    At least 27 people have been killed in two separate mass shootings in South Africa, and police are searching for the gunmen responsible. Details about the victims, locations and possible motives remain limited as the investigation continues, with authorities facing pressure to make arrests quickly.

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    At least 27 dead after two mass shootings in South Africa▼At least 27 dead after two mass shootings in South Africa, police say✉newsWorld1 d ago

    South African police say at least 27 people have been killed in two separate mass shootings. The Guardian reports the death toll, but few details have emerged about the locations, victims or circumstances of the attacks, and no arrests have been confirmed. Authorities are investigating both incidents as the country confronts another episode of severe gun violence.

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    Two overnight shootings kill 27 in South Africa▼South Africa reels from two shootings that kill 27 in one night✉newsWorld19 h ago

    Two separate shootings in South Africa left 27 people dead in a single night, according to Reuters. The killings have shocked the country and drawn attention to its persistent problem with gun violence. Authorities have not been quoted in available reporting on suspects or motives, and further details about the locations and victims remain limited.

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    The World Health Organization reports that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has spread to two new health zones, raising concerns about the potential for wider transmission. Wire services including Reuters, The Hindu and South Africa's SABC are carrying the update, which health officials say underscores the difficulty of containing the virus in remote, densely connected communities. Response teams are working to trace contacts and curb further spread.

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    South Africa reels from mass shootings killing 38 in a week●South Africa reels from spate of mass shootings that killed 38 people in a week https://www.npr.org/2026/09/27/nx-s1-598MmastodonWorldCrime120 h ago

    A wave of mass shootings across South Africa has left 38 people dead within a single week, according to NPR reporting. The killings have renewed concern over gun violence and public safety in the country, with the government facing pressure to respond to the escalating toll.

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    Two mass shootings in South Africa leave 27 dead●Two mass shootings in South Africa leave 27 dead https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ck5ywnp075d1o?at_medium=RSS&at_campMmastodonWorldCrime21 d ago

    Two mass shootings in South Africa have left 27 people dead, according to a BBC News report. The attacks are drawing attention to the country's persistent problem with gun violence, including recurring mass shootings in townships and informal settlements. Details about the locations, victims and suspects remain limited in early reporting, with authorities expected to release more information as investigations proceed.

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    Dozens killed in two mass shootings in South Africa▼Dozens killed in two mass shootings in South Africa https://www. aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2 026/9/27/dozens-killed-iMmastodonWorld220 h ago

    At least 27 people have been killed in two mass shootings in South Africa, according to Al Jazeera. The attacks, among the deadliest gun violence incidents the country has seen recently, have prompted shock and calls for action on gun crime. Details about the perpetrators and locations remain limited as authorities investigate.

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    EU unlocks humanitarian aid for Africa and crisis-hit regions▼EU unlocks humanitarian aid for Africa and other crisis-hit regions✉newsWorldEU Politics1 d ago

    The European Union has released humanitarian aid funding for Africa and other regions facing crises. The move will channel emergency assistance to populations affected by conflict, displacement and humanitarian emergencies. The announcement is being carried by international outlets including Al Jazeera and Yahoo News, highlighting the EU's role as one of the world's largest humanitarian donors amid growing global needs.

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    New migrant group arrives in Mallorca amid arrival criticism●A new group of illegal migrants has just arrived in Mallorca, Spain. The Spanish government continues to flood the count𝕏xESWorldImmigration2.1K3 h ago

    A new group of migrants has arrived on the shores of Mallorca, Spain, prompting criticism of the Spanish government's handling of arrivals from Africa and the Middle East. Critics, including right-leaning commentators, accuse Madrid of failing to curb irregular migration, while Spain continues to face sustained pressure along its Mediterranean migration routes.

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    Sudan and Egypt reject Ethiopian claims over Tigray support▼Sudan, Egypt reject Ethiopia claim of backing Tigray opposition✉newsWarSudan2 min ago

    Sudan and Egypt have publicly denied an Ethiopian claim that they backed the Tigray opposition during the conflict in northern Ethiopia. Both countries say the allegation is baseless, amid already strained relations between Cairo, Khartoum and Addis Ababa over the Nile dam dispute and regional border tensions.

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    Refugees in South Africa fear attacks as deadline nears▼Refugees in South Africa fear new attacks as September 30 deadline looms✉newsWorldHuman Rights5 h ago

    Refugees in South Africa say they fear renewed xenophobic violence as a September 30 deadline approaches. It is unclear what the deadline refers to, but Al Jazeera reports growing anxiety among migrant and refugee communities, who worry they could become targets of attacks and that their legal status or protections may be at risk as the date passes.

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    Djibouti urges global help as Yemen war refugees arrive▼Djibouti urges world to help as Yemen war drives refugee influx✉newsWorld1 d ago

    Djibouti has called on the international community to provide assistance as the war in Yemen pushes a growing flow of refugees and migrants across the Red Sea to its shores. The small Horn of Africa nation says it is struggling to cope with the influx, and is seeking support for shelter, food and aid services for those fleeing the conflict.

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    Eleventh woman found dead in South Africa amid killing spree investigation▼11th woman's body in South Africa as authorities investigate recent spate of killings✉newsWorld1 h ago

    An eleventh woman's body has been discovered in South Africa as police investigate a recent spate of killings of women. Authorities are working to determine whether the deaths are connected, and the case has drawn concern over violence against women in the country. Public pressure is mounting on law enforcement to make progress in the investigation.

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    Two mass shootings in South Africa leave at least 27 dead●At least 27 dead in two mass shootings in South Africa, police say✉newsWorld1 d ago

    At least 27 people have been killed in two separate mass shootings in South Africa, according to police. Details about the victims, locations and circumstances have not yet been fully released as investigations continue. The deadly attacks have drawn attention to the country's ongoing struggle with gun violence.

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    Rebel groups in Ethiopia have announced the formation of a new alliance as fighting intensifies in the country's renewed civil conflict. The coalition brings together armed opposition factions at a time when hostilities have flared again, raising concerns about further escalation and instability in the Horn of Africa region. Details of the alliance's members and objectives remain limited.

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    Interview calls for Israel sanctions like apartheid South Africa●Interview: "Israel must be sanctioned like apartheid South Africa" Palestinians have concluded "that Israel wants to eliMmastodonWorldUS Politics147 h ago

    An interview circulating online argues that Israel should face sanctions similar to those imposed on apartheid-era South Africa. The speaker says Palestinians have concluded that Israel wants to eliminate them through military violence, economic strangulation and constant encroachment on their homes, and urges Western nations to impose strict sanctions to change Israeli policy.

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    EU to allocate €710 million for displaced people in Africa▼EU to allocate €710 million to support displaced people in Africa✉newsWorldEU Politics8 h ago

    The European Union has announced it will allocate €710 million to support displaced people across Africa. The funding is aimed at addressing humanitarian needs among those forced from their homes on the continent. The announcement drew attention as part of the EU's broader engagement with migration and humanitarian policy, though details on how the money will be distributed remain limited.

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    Eleventh woman's body found near Johannesburg●South African police discover body of 11th woman near Johannesburg https://www. aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/28/s outh-afriMmastodonWorld215 h ago

    South African police say they have found the body of an 11th woman near Johannesburg, and are investigating the killings in a country with some of the world's highest rates of violence against women. The case is drawing growing attention to concerns over femicide and public safety in South Africa.

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    DR Congo, Sudan and Mali lead Africa's military drone imports▼DR Congo, Sudan and Mali are Africa’s biggest military drone importers as US and Iran supply rival sides in Russia-Ukraine war✉newsWorldDefense1 h ago

    DR Congo, Sudan and Mali have emerged as Africa's biggest importers of military drones, according to a report highlighting the continent's growing reliance on armed unmanned aircraft. The report also notes that the United States and Iran are supplying rival sides in the Russia-Ukraine war, underscoring how drone exports have become entangled with wider geopolitical competition.

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    Sudan denies Ethiopia's claims of rebel support▼Sudan rejects Ethiopia's rebel support claims - Africa - World✉newsWarSudan1 h ago

    Sudan has rejected accusations from Ethiopia that it supports rebel groups, according to Egyptian outlet Ahram Online. The denial adds to tensions between the two neighbours, who have already clashed over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, border disputes and regional rivalries. Details of Ethiopia's specific allegations and Sudan's full response remain limited in the available reporting.

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    UN to mark 25th anniversary of controversial Durban Conference▼UN to mark 25th anniversary of South Africa's Durban Conference criticized for antisemitic rhetoric✉newsWorldUnited Nations4 h ago

    The United Nations is preparing to mark the 25th anniversary of the 2001 World Conference against Racism held in Durban, South Africa. The conference has long been criticized, particularly by Israel and Jewish organizations, over rhetoric and resolutions at the event that were described as antisemitic. Commemorating the anniversary has therefore proven contentious, with critics arguing the UN should not celebrate what they view as a tainted legacy.

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    DR Congo, Sudan and Mali lead Africa's military drone imports▼DR Congo, Sudan and Mali lead Africa’s military drone imports as US and Iran supply rival sides in Russia-Ukraine war✉newsWorldDefense2 min ago

    DR Congo, Sudan and Mali are Africa's leading importers of military drones, according to a report by Business Insider Africa. The same supply chains connect to the Russia-Ukraine war, where the United States and Iran back opposing sides, illustrating how drone technology is spreading to African conflicts amid shifting geopolitical alliances.

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    Ethiopia army chief accuses Egypt and Sudan of backing plot●Ethiopia’s army chief accuses Egypt and Sudan of backing armed alliance seeking to oust Abiy Ahmed✉newsWarSudan19 h ago

    Ethiopia's army chief has publicly accused Egypt and Sudan of supporting an armed alliance that aims to remove Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed from power. The allegation marks a sharp escalation in rhetoric between the Nile basin neighbours, whose relations have been strained by disputes including the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam and regional security issues. Neither Egypt nor Sudan has responded to the accusation so far.