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World

At least 70 fatalities confirmed, with 30 more feared lost after migrant vessel overturns off West Africa.

A tragic incident occurred off the coast of Mauritania earlier this week when a migrant boat capsized, resulting in at least 70 fatalities....

Politics

South African politician Julius Malema convicted of hate speech for remarks made during a controversial rally in 2022.

South African politician Julius Malema, leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), was found guilty of hate speech by the Western Cape Equality...

World

Minneapolis School Shooting: Three Fatalities Including Attacker, 17 Injured

A tragic shooting occurred at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during a scheduled school-wide Mass. A gunman opened fire through the church...

Metro

UN Report Highlights Worrying Increase in Food Insecurity in Africa Amid Global Progress

A recent United Nations report reveals a significant worsening of food insecurity in Africa, despite global improvements. As of 2024, over 1 billion...

Economy

French equities and bonds decline as government faces possible collapse

France’s financial markets faced considerable upheaval due to escalating political instability. The CAC 40 index, a benchmark for the nation’s major corporations, dropped...

Metro

Spain sends 500 more troops to combat severe wildfires as extreme temperatures ignite fires throughout Europe.

Spain is ramping up its response to the worsening wildfire crisis by deploying an additional 500 soldiers, increasing the total military personnel involved...

Sport

Chelsea’s Nicolas Jackson misses West Ham match amid Aston Villa transfer speculation

Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson will not feature in the upcoming Premier League match against West Ham United, as confirmed by head coach Enzo...

Crime & conflict

Haiti’s government imposes three-month state of emergency in central regions amid escalating gang violence

Haiti’s government has declared a three-month state of emergency in the West, Artibonite, and Center departments, regions central to the nation’s rice production....

Metro

Uganda’s Nyagak III Hydroelectric Power Station Begins Operations, Boosting National Energy Supply

Uganda’s Nyagak III Hydroelectric Power Station, a 6.6-megawatt facility located in Zombo District, has officially commenced operations, marking a significant milestone in the...

Crime & conflict

Al-Qaeda affiliate Jama’a Nusrat ul-Islam wa al-Muslimin (JNIM) has killed at least 54 civilians and eight soldiers in northern Togo this year

In 2025, northern Togo has experienced a significant escalation in violence attributed to Jama’a Nusrat ul-Islam wa al-Muslimin (JNIM), an al-Qaeda affiliate operating...