Terrorism Evolves in West Africa and the Sahel, Expanding Toward the Gulf of Guinea
Jihadist groups are increasingly controlling territories and exploiting new technologies, while regional governments struggle to respond effectively.
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Jihadist groups are increasingly controlling territories and exploiting new technologies, while regional governments struggle to respond effectively.
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Wales call up Freddie Thomas and Elliot Dee as they monitor captain Dewi Lake's fitness ahead of Saturday's match in Durban.
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Large-scale protests against illegal immigration have spread across multiple South African cities, resulting in violence, looting, and at least four deaths.
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Spain’s enclaves in North Africa, including Ceuta and Melilla, symbolize its imperial past but face ongoing sovereignty disputes with Morocco, intensified recently by a migrant surge.
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China’s state-owned China Road and Bridge Corporation secures major Kenyan contracts following setbacks for Western and Indian firms, highlighting Beijing’s growing influence in Africa’s infrastructure sector.
South China Morning Post World | Aug 2, 2026, 8:29 AM
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Abdulah Buji and tens of thousands of others sought a better future by trying to enter the Spanish enclave in North Africa after the border was breached.
Washington Times News | Aug 2, 2026, 2:23 AM
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By Monday, 25 of Italy's 27 major cities will face red heat alerts as a subtropical anticyclone from North Africa intensifies over the Mediterranean.
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On July 31, 2026, approximately 45,000 military-aged males from Morocco stormed the border into Ceuta, a Spanish enclave in Africa with a historically mixed population.
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South Africa captain Siya Kolisi is included in the 26-man squad for the August 8 warm-up match in Buenos Aires, marking a key opportunity to retain his place ahead of a four-test series against New Zealand.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping held multiple high-profile meetings in July 2026 with leaders from Asia, Europe, and Africa, continuing an active diplomatic year.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 31, 2026, 8:06 AM
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The drama series 'The Polygamist' captivates international audiences by blending intimate storytelling with a vivid depiction of contemporary South Africa.
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In response to threats of a naval blockade by Yemen's Houthis, Asian refiners are redirecting Saudi crude shipments through the Suez Canal and around Africa, increasing transit times and costs.
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A joint convoy of the Malian army and Russia’s Africa Corps was attacked in northern Mali, with Tuareg separatists and al Qaeda-linked fighters claiming responsibility.
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As Qatar observes national mourning, senior figures from Europe, the Middle East, and Africa arrive in Doha to pay respects to the late former emir credited with transforming the nation.
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Jayden Adams, who played three matches for South Africa at the recent World Cup and helped Mamelodi Sundowns win the CAF Champions League, has died aged 25.
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Tensions rise between Ghana and South Africa over conflicting accounts of violence against Ghanaian nationals during recent anti-immigration protests.
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Researchers at South Africa's Wonderwerk Cave have found new evidence that early human ancestors used fire nearly 1.8 million years ago, significantly earlier than previously known.
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Tuareg rebels in Mali have released footage asserting they downed a Russian Africa Corps Mi-24 helicopter amid ongoing conflict in the region.
Al Jazeera | Jul 6, 2026, 2:45 AM
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Coach Steve Borthwick selects Fin Smith at flyhalf and appoints Jamie George as captain for the Nations Championship opener against South Africa in Johannesburg.
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Gunmen from the Islamic State West Africa Province raided a secondary school in Lassa, resulting in multiple deaths and dozens of students abducted.
Al Jazeera | Jun 30, 2026, 11:42 PM
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The State Department plans to shut consulates in Canada, Grenada, Japan, Indonesia, and Cameroon, sparking criticism over potential diplomatic gaps benefiting China.
Guardian US | Aug 5, 2026, 8:30 PM
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Dr. Erica Schwartz, a retired Navy rear admiral and former deputy surgeon general, was confirmed by the Senate to lead the CDC amid ongoing public health challenges and agency turmoil.
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