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17 miners dead in North Kivu landslide as fears of more bodies persist
Local leaders and human rights defenders are blaming unregulated mining and deforestation, and are calling for the site’s closure.
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Somalia National Dialogue forum concludes in Mogadishu
Held at a hotel inside the heavily fortified Halane Base Camp from 16th to 19th June 2025, the forum brought together top leaders from the Federal Government of Somalia, federal member states, civil society, youth groups, religious leaders, political parties, and representatives from federal member states.
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Top Rwandan opposition leader arrested
Her arrest follows her appearance in court on Thursday in Kigali, where she was questioned in connection with the ongoing trial of nine individuals accused of plotting to overthrow the government through non-violent means.
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Zambia concludes mourning for former President Lungu amid family tensions
Initially extended by nine days to allow for the return of Lungu’s body from South Africa, the mourning period was abruptly concluded after the family halted repatriation, accusing the state of breaching prior agreements related to the funeral.
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Taiwan detects 50 Chinese warplanes in fresh show of force
Taiwan’s defence ministry confirmed on Friday that the aircraft were detected in the 24-hour period leading up to 6 am, with an additional 24 aircraft spotted later in the day,including fighter jets and drones—engaged in joint air-sea drills with Chinese warships.
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Migrant abuse uncovered in French champagne vineyards
The victims, mostly from West Africa, were found living in degrading conditions and forced into long hours of hard labour with little pay.
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UK heatwave intensifies as temperatures break 32C mark
The UK Health Security Agency has warned of increased pressure on the health system and risks to vulnerable people, with more regions expected to enter a heatwave by the weekend.
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Nine Somali youth repatriated after Algeria detention
The operation was coordinated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.
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British woman dies of rabies after being scratched by puppy
Rabies is a deadly viral infection that targets the brain and nervous system. While symptoms typically develop between three and 12 weeks after exposure, they can appear as early as a few days or remain dormant for months or even years.
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EFF leader Julius Malema faces visa ban in UK amid controversial statements
The EFF condemned the decision as politically motivated, saying Malema's words were misrepresented and that neither he nor the party would compromise their beliefs for a visa.
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Iranian missiles damage Israeli hospital as injuries reported
The strikes came at a tense moment, with former US President Donald Trump reportedly considering direct involvement in Israel’s campaign against Iran.
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DR Congo and Rwanda set to sign peace deal on June 27
The agreement builds on a declaration of principles signed in April and was reached after three days of talks in Washington. The discussions covered political, security, and economic issues, with the United States and Qatar acting as mediators.