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    Ethiopia accuses Eritrea and Sudan of backing Tigray rebels▼Ethiopia accuses Eritrea, Sudan of backing Tigray rebels amid clashes✉newsWarSudan58 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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    France 24 investigates Trump deportations to Africa●Deported to Africa: An international investigation into Trump’s migrant policy • FRANCE 24▶youtubeWorldImmigration241.7K1 h 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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    Migrants say ICE deported them to Africa against their will●Detained by Trump’s ICE and sent to Africa against their will▶youtubeWorldImmigration639.4K1 h 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▶youtubeWorldImmigration636.9K2 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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    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✉newsWorldDefense58 min ago

    DR Congo, Sudan and Mali have emerged as Africa's largest importers of military drones, according to reporting by Business Insider Africa. The report highlights how foreign suppliers, including the United States and Iran, are arming rival sides across African conflicts, a pattern that mirrors the drone supply dynamics shaping the war in Ukraine.

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    Sudan denies Ethiopia's claims of rebel support●Sudan rejects Ethiopia's rebel support claims - Africa - World✉newsWarSudan58 min 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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    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✉newsWorldDefense58 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 accuses Egypt and Sudan of backing anti-Abiy alliance▼Ethiopia accuses Egypt and Sudan of backing alliance against Abiy✉newsWarSudan3 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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    Refugees in South Africa fear attacks as deadline nears▼Refugees in South Africa fear new attacks as September 30 deadline looms✉newsWorldHuman Rights3 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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    Nigeria and Boko Haram reportedly agree secret three-month ceasefire●Nigeria, Boko Haram reportedly reach secret three-month ceasefire✉newsWar5 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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    Morocco ranks among the African countries most exposed to the risks of climate change, according to a report carried by regional media. The finding highlights the Kingdom's vulnerability to drought, water stress and extreme weather, placing it alongside other North African and Sahel states where rising temperatures threaten agriculture and water supplies.

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    Kenyan Church urges protection for refugee and migrant minors▼Kenya: Church urges protection for refugee and migrant minors✉newsWorldReligion1 h ago

    The Catholic Church in Kenya is calling for stronger protection of refugee and migrant children, urging authorities and communities to safeguard unaccompanied and vulnerable minors from exploitation and abuse. The appeal, reported by Vatican News, highlights the risks children face while displaced and pushes for policies that prioritise their safety, education and access to basic services.

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    Sudan Army Rejects Ethiopia's Allegations of Backing Opposition●Army Rejects Ethiopia's Allegations of Supporting Opposition✉newsWarSudan58 min ago

    Sudan's army has rejected allegations from Ethiopia that it supported opposition forces, according to a report carried by allAfrica.com. The denial signals fresh friction between the two neighbours at a time when Sudan's internal conflict has already strained relations across the Horn of Africa. Details of the exact Ethiopian claims and Khartoum's full response remain limited in available reporting.

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    Ghana shifts nutrition programmes from donor aid to state control●Ghana’s nutrition reset: From donor dependence to government-owned care✉newsHealthNutrition21 min ago

    Ghana is moving its nutrition programmes away from reliance on donor funding toward government-owned care, Devex reports. The reset signals an effort by the West African nation to build sustainable, domestically financed nutrition services rather than depending on external partners.

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    China ships Russia-derived air-defence system to Algeria▼World’s second most powerful military sends Russia-derived air-defence system designed to stop cruise missiles to a powerful North African nation✉newsWorldDefense6 h ago

    China, home to the world's second most powerful military, has reportedly transferred an air-defence system derived from Russian technology and designed to counter cruise missiles to Algeria, one of North Africa's strongest military powers. The move highlights Beijing's growing arms export role and deepening defence ties with Algiers, a major buyer of Russian and Chinese weaponry.

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    IPI report maps climate information gaps in six African countries▼Africa: IPI report maps gaps in access to climate, environmental information in six countries✉newsEnvironment4 h ago

    The International Press Institute has published a report examining gaps in public access to climate and environmental information across six African countries. The study maps how well citizens can obtain data on climate issues, highlighting shortcomings in transparency and information availability. It adds to ongoing debate about environmental accountability and press freedom in the region.

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    Rising sea levels are putting Nigeria's coastal communities at growing risk, according to reporting by Deutsche Welle. Erosion and flooding threaten homes and livelihoods along the country's low-lying coastline, including areas around Lagos and the Niger Delta. The story highlights the mounting pressure climate change places on vulnerable coastal populations in West Africa.

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    South Africa's Democratic Alliance says it will report a data breach involving the e-Panic system to the Information Regulator. The party is taking the step under South Africa's data protection framework, which obliges notification of security compromises. The full scale of the breach and who was affected have not yet been detailed publicly.

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    The women running Ethiopia's economy▼The women running Ethiopia’s economy✉newsBusinessEconomy6 h ago

    The Africa Report profiles the women holding top roles in Ethiopia's economic policymaking, highlighting their influence over the country's reforms and financial management at a time when Ethiopia is pursuing major economic changes. The piece is drawing attention for spotlighting female leadership in a sector often dominated by men, and for the questions it raises about whose decisions are shaping the country's economic future.

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    DA to report e-Panic button data breach to SA regulator●DA to report e-Panic button data breach to Information Regulator of South Africa✉newsTechnologyCybersecurity4 h ago

    South Africa's Democratic Alliance says it will lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator over a data breach involving the e-Panic button service. The party is escalating the incident under the country's data protection framework, raising questions about how the emergency alert system handles users' personal information and who is responsible for safeguarding it.

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    Bloomberg reports that South Africa is showing signs of finally fulfilling its long-touted economic potential. The article points to improving indicators in Africa's most industrialised economy, though details remain limited to the headline. Observers have long argued the country underperforms relative to its infrastructure and resources, so any suggestion of a turnaround is drawing attention.

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    Qair Secures €37.9 Million for Solar Projects in Chad●Qair Secures €37.9 Million for Its Solar Projects in Chad✉newsEnvironmentEnergy8 h ago

    French renewable energy company Qair has secured €37.9 million in financing to develop its solar energy projects in Chad. The funding will support the expansion of solar infrastructure in the country, where access to electricity remains limited. The announcement is being reported across energy sector news outlets, highlighting growing investor interest in renewable power projects in Central Africa.