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Zimbabwe: Lake Kariba ferry disaster death toll rises to 94

Aug 20, 2026

The death toll from a ferry disaster in Zimbabwe last week rose to 94 on Tuesday, police said, with the recovery of two more bodies

ConCourt won&#x2019t hear Phala Phala impeachment interdict appeal

Aug 19, 2026

The Constitutional Court denied the African Transformation Movement leave to appeal the Western Cape High Court&#x2019s ruling granting President Cyril Ramaphosa an interdict halting the Phala Phala impeachment inquiry.

Death toll in Zimbabwe ferry disaster rises to 44: police

Aug 19, 2026

At least 44 people lost their lives when a ferry sank on Zimbabwe's Lake Kariba on Tuesday, the Zimbabwe Republic Police said, releasing an updated toll.

Funeral held for Libya’s military intelligence chief killed in car bombing

Aug 19, 2026

Senior Libyan National Army officials gathered in Benghazi on Tuesday for the funeral of military intelligence chief Fawzi al-Mansouri, killed in a car bombing a day earlier as he left a mosque. His assassination has raised fresh security concerns in Libya’s divided east.

Rescued kidnap victims in Nigeria recount ordeal during 6 months of captivity

Aug 19, 2026

After six months in captivity, victims of a mass kipnapping in Nigeria’s Kwara state have been recounting their ordeal. More than 100 people abducted from the Woro community were rescued by government forces earlier this month.

Hichilema rallies thousands as Zambia heads to presidential vote

Aug 19, 2026

Tens of thousands of supporters gathered in Lusaka for President Hakainde Hichilema’s final campaign rally ahead of Thursday’s election, as the incumbent seeks a second term amid concerns over jobs, living costs and allegations of opposition intimidation.

Ebola outbreak takes heavy toll on Bunia's economy and public health

Aug 19, 2026

Health officials say misinformation and delayed treatment continue to fuel the outbreak.

Zambia: Hakainde Hichilema expected to win upcoming vote

Aug 19, 2026

14 candidates are throwing their hats in the ring to become Zambia’s next president in the upcoming election. Among them is main opposition challenger Brian Mundubile, seeking to defeat president Hakainde Hichilema.

Moroccan authorities say they have beefed up security at Ceuta border

Aug 19, 2026

The annoucement comes as calls resurfaced on social media for mass crossings into the Spanish enclave in North Africa.

Zambia: Polls open in elections expected to favour incumbent president

Aug 19, 2026

President Hakainde Hichilema is running on his economic record even as households face a cost of living crisis.

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