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Sudanese paramilitaries from the Rapid Support Forces (R.S.F.) killed the entire staff of the last medical clinic in the Zamzam camp during an assault that resulted in at least 100 deaths, including 20 children, in El Fasher, Darfur. Following extensive shelling, the R.S.F. breached the camp's perimeter, destroying homes and the main market before targeting the clinic, where nine medical workers were shot dead as they had no way to escape. The violence escalates ahead...

Somaliland, home to one of Africa's longest airstrips and a crucial port on the Gulf of Aden, is strategically positioning itself for international recognition by appealing directly to the Trump administration. Leveraging its key location in a volatile region, officials are making a strong case for their nation's importance on the global stage. With a focus on gaining recognition, Somaliland is actively engaging with key players to secure its place in the international community. Full...

Somaliland, an independent enclave in the Horn of Africa, seeks international recognition through a proposed deal with the United States to lease its key maritime facilities in Berbera city. President Trump's potential endorsement could bring global investment and security ties, though concerns exist over regional stability and the impact on U.S. allies. Somaliland's strategic location on the Gulf of Aden makes it an attractive option for a U.S. military base, offering a critical presence in...

The City of Cape Town is planning to merge its traffic services, law enforcement, and metro police into a single enforcement agency to improve service delivery. The restructuring involves implementing new uniforms, branding, and training, sparking concerns among unions and opposition parties regarding job security, costs, and potential political motives. The move aims to streamline operations but is met with skepticism about its implications on various aspects of the current system. Full Article

Rising tensions in South Sudan, culminating in the arrest of Vice-President Riek Machar, have raised concerns of another civil war in the world's youngest nation. The fragile 2018 peace agreement, which ended five years of conflict, is at risk as the country faces ongoing political and ethnic divisions within the government. The failure to implement key parts of the agreement, coupled with long-standing tensions between Machar and President Salva Kiir, has heightened the risk of...

A Gauteng mother laced her children's food with rat poison, killing one child, citing being scammed and falling into debt with loan sharks, discovering her boyfriend was cheating on her, and testing positive for HIV as reasons for her actions. Full Article