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Dozens have died in South Africa's Eastern Cape Province due to severe weather, including flash floods that swept away a school bus, killing four children and two adults. As of Wednesday, 49 fatalities were confirmed, with ongoing searches for missing individuals amidst widespread displacement and resource shortages in emergency response. A slow-moving storm caused unprecedented rainfall, with one area receiving 9.4 inches in 24 hours, leading to water levels nearly 10 feet high in some...

A UK soldier has been accused of raping a British national near the British Army Training Unit in Kenya, as confirmed by the Ministry of Defence (MoD), which stated the soldier has been arrested and repatriated to the UK. The incident is under investigation by the UK military, not the Kenyan police, and follows a history of misconduct allegations against British soldiers at the Batuk base, including a previous murder case. The MoD emphasized cooperation...

The new successor to Akinwumi Adesina is a largely unknown figure, a discreet Mauritanian who previously led the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA). He is set to take on a prominent role in the public eye over the next five years. As he steps into this position, he will likely face significant challenges and expectations as he navigates the complexities of his new leadership role. Full Article

The search for schoolchildren swept away in floods in South Africa's Eastern Cape has resumed after being halted overnight. A bus carrying students to school in Mthatha was carried away by floodwaters, with three children rescued clinging to trees, while the bus was later found empty on a riverbank. Reports indicate that the bodies of 10 children and the driver were discovered downstream, as heavy weather across South Africa has resulted in 14 fatalities and...

A UN panel has urged the UK to renegotiate a recent deal returning the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, stating it "fails to guarantee" the rights of the Chagossian people, particularly their right to return to Diego Garcia, where a military base will remain. The agreement includes a £40m trust fund for Chagossians, but the panel questioned its compliance with their rights and access to cultural sites. The UK Foreign Office claims the deal has been...

Edgar Lungu, the former president of Zambia, passed away at 68, leading to a complex mourning situation amid political tensions between his family, the government, and his party, the Patriotic Front (PF). While the government proposed a state funeral and mourning period, the PF disputed this, advocating for their own arrangements and accusing the current administration of contributing to Lungu's death by restricting his medical travel. This discord reflects the ongoing rivalry between Lungu and...