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Terror police probe suspected anti-Muslim attacks in Edinburgh
Counterterrorism police have taken charge after a series of violent attacks in the Scottish capital that left five men injured.
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What began as an arbitration over Lanseria Airport has escalated into a major governance crisis for the Public Investment Corporation (PIC), involving a whistleblower complaint against its CEO, a R1 billion legal threat, and intervention from Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana.
Via Euronews
Fuel crisis and war costs: Bank of Russia flags risks of faster inflation
Analysts and businesses had expected a sharper key rate cut, but inflationary risks are holding back monetary easing, which the Russian regulator gingerly links to the war.
Via Guardian World
Counter-terrorism officers investigate after five injured in violent incidents in Edinburgh
Counter-terrorism officers investigating as Police Scotland arrest 36-year-old white Scottish man Counter-terrorism officers are investigating a number of “violent attacks” in Edinburgh on Friday night that injured five men in suspected anti-Muslim incidents. A 36-year-old white…
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Bolivia declares state of emergency amid blockade crisis
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Via IOL South Africa
India's pharmaceutical support: A lifeline for Africa's vaccine challenges
The postponement of the India-Africa Forum Summit IV due to the Ebola outbreak raises critical questions about Africa's vaccine dependency. How is India stepping up to support its African partners in this time of crisis?
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South Africa faces plastic pollution crisis, warns Water Research Commission
South Africa must urgently address escalating plastic pollution to avert a devastating crisis impacting humans, oceans, and aquatic life. The Water Research Commission issues a stern warning, calling for collective action from government, communities, individuals, and businesses.
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Why Tunisia’s renewable energy strategy is facing resistance
Giving concessions for renewable projects to foreign corporations will not help solve the country’s energy crisis.
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16 dead and 12 injured following Israeli strikes, Lebanon's civil defence agency says
It comes less than a day after US officials said Israel and the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah had agreed to a renewed ceasefire.
Via France 24 Europe
Poland strips Zelensky of country's highest honour, escalating World War II-era row
Poland's nationalist President Karol Nawrocki said Friday that he was revoking the country's highest award from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky after he infuriated Warsaw by naming a Ukrainian unit after a World War II insurgent militia that massacred Poles. Polish Prime…
Via France 24 Europe
Treating energy crisis with fossil fuels is like giving a diabetic sugar: EU Commissioner Jorgensen
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Via CNBC
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Afghan forces struck militant hideouts in Pakistan, Taliban says
Afghan forces launched “air strikes” on hideouts of Islamist militants in two provinces of Pakistan, the Afghan Taliban’s defence ministry said on Friday, sparking new tension between the neighbours months after they engaged in their worst conflict in years.
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Anguish and fear as students remain in captivity in latest Nigeria kidnappings
More than a month after the mass abduction of dozens of students in Nigeria's Oyo state, parents and authorities are worried they could signal a jihadist expansion into the previously safe region.
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How Lanseria became the fault line in the PIC power struggle
The Public Investment Corporation (PIC) is embroiled in a significant governance crisis, stemming not from a recent whistleblower complaint, but from a long-standing dispute over Lanseria Airport. This saga has evolved into a broader contest over authority, oversight, and…
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Thirty-five killed as gunmen attack Niger's biggest airport
Niger has been fighting a militant Islamist insurgency for a decade and in January suspected jihadists attacked the same airport.
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Israel and Hezbollah agree to a ceasefire after intensified fighting threatens U.S.-Iran talks
Israel and militant group Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire Friday, after a deadly escalation between the two in Lebanon looked set to derail Washington-Tehran peace talks in Switzerland
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Al-Qaeda-linked JNIM militants claim deadly attack on Niger airport
West Africa's al-Qaeda affiliate, the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims, has claimed responsibility for an attack on Niger's main airport and a nearby military airbase in the capital Niamey, which the government said killed at least 11 soldiers and two civilians.
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Ranked third in Africa, yet justice fails many
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South Africa cannot deport its way out of regional crisis
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Apsaco 2026 reflects on Africa’s security
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Suspected jihadists stage deadly new attack on Niger airport
An attack on the international airport in Niger's capital Thursday killed at least 11 soldiers and two civilians, officials said, months after jihadists staged a large assault on the sensitive site
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Al Qaeda-linked jihadists claim deadly attack on Niger airport
Al Qaeda-linked JNIM claimed responsibility on Thursday for an attack on the airport and military airbase in Niger's capital, Niamey. The group said it killed 11 security personnel and two civilians, according to a statement published by its propaganda arm Az-Zallaqa.
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Norway’s monarchy once seemed like a fairytale – recent crises have exposed its dark underbelly | Magnus Nome
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DR Congo Ebola outbreak could become worst in history as thousands not being traced
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Via DW Europe
Is Russia heading for a fuel crisis?
Russia's fuel output is falling after Ukrainian drone strikes on refineries. Seasonal spikes in gasoline and diesel demand could push the system into a deeper crisis, experts say.
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World Cup 2026: Senegal lose to France in second-half smasher
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Why is the US bombing Somalia – and who are the airstrikes killing?
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Ukraine is menacing Russian supply lines with drones, sparking a fuel crisis in Crimea
A new Ukrainian campaign is turning Vladimir Putin’s main supply line into a road of ruin
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Is India Losing its Moral Voice During the Iran Crisis?
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