Cyclone Gezani Leaves 31 Dead in Madagascar
Madagascar’s disaster agency confirmed the death toll as the storm continues to dump record rainfall. The cyclone is now tracking toward Mozambique, where emergency warnings have been issued.
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DR Congo Battles Worst Cholera Outbreak in 25 Years
The Democratic Republic of Congo has reported over 1,300 cases and 35 deaths since January 1st. The UN has released emergency funds to curb the transmission in overcrowded displacement camps.
Kenya’s Foreign Minister to Visit Moscow Over Reports of Citizens Lured Into Ukraine War
Foreign Minister Musalia Mudavadi announced he will visit Moscow to address reports of Kenyans being lured to Russia with jobs, only to be forced into military service as "cannon fodder" in Ukraine.
Cyclone Gezani Slams into Madagascar
The "monstrous" Tropical Cyclone Gezani has made landfall in Madagascar, claiming at least 9 lives and causing massive infrastructure damage. Disaster relief teams are struggling to reach remote areas as the storm moves toward the Mozambique Channel.
Plane with 55 Passengers Overshoots Runway in Somalia
A passenger plane carrying 55 people overshot the runway and ended up in the sea during an emergency landing in Somalia today. Remarkably, emergency teams reported that most passengers were rescued, though several sustained injuries during the crash.
South Africa: “Witness F” to Testify in Corruption Probe
In a major development for the Madlanga Commission, a key witness known as "Witness F" has abandoned his court bid to block his appearance. He is now set to testify next Monday regarding high-level cartel activity and mysterious cash-filled bags seen on CCTV.
Cybercrime: Nigeria Rescues 23 Youths Trafficked to Thailand
Nigeria’s National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has rescued and repatriated 23 Nigerian youths who were trafficked to Thailand and other Southeast Asian countries and forced into cyber-enabled crimes, the agency said on Wednesday. The rescued victims said they were subjected to torture and faced the risk of organ harvesting before the intervention.
Ethiopia Demands Eritrea “Immediately Withdraw” Troops Amid Rising Border Tensions
Ethiopia has issued a stern diplomatic demand for neighbouring Eritrea to “immediately withdraw” its troops from Ethiopian territory, accusing Asmara of supporting local rebel fighters and raising fears of a return to widespread conflict in the Horn of Africa.
Mnangagwa’s rule expected to be extended until 2030 as Zimbabwe cabinet approves plan
Zimbabwe’s cabinet has approved draft constitutional amendments that could allow President Emmerson Mnangagwa to remain in office until at least 2030, intensifying a bitter national debate over democracy and governance. The plan, endorsed at a meeting on Tuesday, proposes changing the Constitution to extend presidential and parliamentary terms from five years to seven years and to shift the method of choosing a president from direct popular vote to election by Members of Parliament.
Zambian Court Orders Seizure of $1.3 Million in Assets From Former President Lungu’s Son
Zambia’s High Court has ordered the seizure of assets worth more than $1.3 million from Dalitso Lungu, the son of former president Edgar Lungu, after ruling that he could not credibly explain how he acquired 79 vehicles, 23 parcels of land and other properties. The ruling by the Economic and Financial Crimes Court in Lusaka on Monday follows an application by the Director of Public Prosecutions arguing that the assets were “tainted” and likely linked to unlawful activity. Dalitso is reported to have failed to offer verifiable evidence that the wealth was lawfully obtained.
