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AU appoints ambassador El Hadji Ibrahima Diene as new Somalia Mission Chief
Ambassador Diene arrived in Mogadishu marking the official start of his tenure at a time when Somalia faces critical security and political transitions.
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Tanzania bans foreigners from running 15 types of small businesses
According to the notice, all business licensing authorities must immediately stop issuing or renewing licenses to non-citizens in any of these restricted areas.
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Taiwan denies US blocked President Lai’s transit, says no travel plans
The response follows a report by the Financial Times alleging that the Trump administration had denied Lai entry into New York.
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Telegram’s Durov faces third round of questioning in Paris criminal probe
French authorities have been examining Telegram’s operations since 2024, focusing on how the platform may have been misused for illegal activities.
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Airlines face Comesa probe over denied Covid-19 ticket refunds
Among the key airlines that serve international routes within the Comesa bloc are Kenya Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, EgyptAir, TunisAir, RwandAir, Malawi Airlines, Zambia Airways, and Uganda Airlines.
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Midtown Manhattan shooting leaves four dead, including NYPD officer
The shooting unfolded in one of the busiest districts of the nation’s largest city, sending nearby pedestrians scrambling for safety as law enforcement warned of an active shooter.
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Beijing floods claim 30 lives, as thousands face evacuation
More than 80,000 people have been moved from high-risk areas in Beijing, and over 130 villages have reported power loss and blocked access routes.
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Zamfara bandits in Nigeria kill 35 hostages after ransom paid
The victims were among 56 people taken from Banga village in Kauran Namoda local government area in March.
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Hurricane Iona develops in Central Pacific, poses no immediate threat to Hawaii
Meteorologists said they are confident that Iona’s path will keep it well south of the Hawaiian archipelago.
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Google’s earthquake alerts failed millions during Turkey tragedy
According to the company, just 469 “Take Action” alerts were sent for the first 7.8 magnitude quake, despite more than 10 million people living within 158 kilometres of the epicentre who could have received the warning.
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Visa unveils first African data centre in Johannesburg
South Africa was selected as the location due to its leadership in digital transactions, with the country accounting for more than 60 percent of contactless in-store payments on the continent.
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Trump gives Russia 12 days to accept Ukraine ceasefire
Despite this, the chances of securing a ceasefire within 12 days appear slim. Russia has been intensifying its military offensive in eastern Ukraine, while simultaneously launching waves of drone and missile attacks on Ukrainian cities.