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Africa

The Continent, Covered

Ninth Woman Found East of Johannesburg, Nigeria Issues Safety Alert

Ninth Woman Found East of Johannesburg, Nigeria Issues Safety Alert

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Ninth Woman Found East of Johannesburg, Nigeria Issues Safety Alert

South African police recovered a ninth woman's body east of Johannesburg, prompting the Nigerian Consulate in Johannesburg to issue a safety advisory.

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Niger State Postpones Election Campaigning After 37 Suspected Miners Die in Custody

Niger State Postpones Election Campaigning After 37 Suspected Miners Die in Custody

Sep 18, 2026·2 min

Heavy Rain Traps Motorists and Cuts Power Across Greater Tunis

Heavy Rain Traps Motorists and Cuts Power Across Greater Tunis

Sep 18, 2026·3 min

Sudanese Women Preserve Bridal Henna, Safeguarding Identity Amid War and Water Crisis

Sudanese Women Preserve Bridal Henna, Safeguarding Identity Amid War and Water Crisis

Sep 17, 2026·1 min

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