Africa

The latest mine collapse in Zambia follows a 2023 accident which killed seven people.

Panic as ten killed, many unaccounted for in mine collapse

Police say at least ten people have died in a mine collapse as rescue operations continue to locate many more missing.

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Rwandan officials say a Marburg virus outbreak was first traced to patients in health facilities.

Death toll rises to 11 as health officials seek source of fever outbreak

Health authorities confirm a haemorrhagic fever outbreak has killed at least 11 people as the desperate search for the source of the outbreak continues.

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Regional officials in the Democratic Republic of Congo gave differing death tolls after a boat sank.

Terror after boat capsize leaves 78 people dead

At least 78 people have drowned after a multi-deck vessel capsized.

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Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex arrives at a welcome event at Sentebales Mamohato Childrens Centre in Lesotho.

Prince returns to African ‘home’ for first time since Megxit

The Duke of Sussex has already been mingling with royal counterparts, lunching with a princess and linking up with his long-time friend Prince Seeiso for work with their youth charity.

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South African police say they are looking for suspects in the killing of 17 people in Lusikisiki. (AP PHOTO)

Mass shooting leaves 17 dead, manhunt on for killers

A manhunt is underway after 15 women and two men were shot dead inside two homes.

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Marburg disease has been detected in Rwanda

Health alert as viral disease with high fatality rate confirmed

Several cases of a disease that causes a viral hemorrhagic fever, and is from the same virus family as Ebola, have been detected.

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Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has promised support for the victims of a boat sinking.

Horror as at least 40 killed in boat capsize

Shocking circumstances as at least 40 people confirmed dead following a boat capsize.

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More than a dozen people have been killed following bombing in Mogadishu (file photo). (AP PHOTO)

At least 18 killed in terrorist bombing at popular viewpoint

Terrorists have killed at least 18 people and injured more after hiding bombs on a street with a popular viewpoint.

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Two passenger trains have collided in Egypt's Nile Delta, killing at least two and injuring dozens. (EPA PHOTO)

Trains collide in Egypt leaving two dead, 29 hurt

Two passenger trains have collided in Egypt's Nile Delta, killing at least two people and injuring almost 30.

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Algeria's Abdelmadjid Tebboune has won a second term as president. (EPA PHOTO)

Re-elected president joins rivals citing poll irregularities

Algeria’s re-elected leader joined his two challengers in criticising the country’s election authority, which had him winning almost 95 per cent of the overall vote.

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A fuel tanker truck explosion has left at least 48 people dead, Nigerian authorities say.

Horrific scenes as 48 killed in fuel truck explosion

A collision between a fuel tanker and a transport truck has killed at least 48 people after a massive explosion.

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Spencer Matthews celebrates the finish of his charity challenge.

True grit: Reality star runs 30 desert marathons in 30 days

The former Made In Chelsea star has turned into a dogged desert warrior, covering more than 1200km on sand in his record-breaking trek.

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Suspected jihadists have committed one of the deadliest acts in Burkina Faso in a decade. (AP PHOTO)

Suspected jihadists kill hundreds in Burkina Faso

Hundreds were killed in Burkina Faso after suspected jihadists opened fire in one of the deadliest attacks since terror-linked groups moved in a decade ago.

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At least 200 people have died in the latest flare up of violence in Burkina Faso.

Al-Qaeda-linked group claims responsibility after 200 killed

The armed group Jama’at Nursrat al-Islam wal-Mulsimin said it was behind the attack that left 200 dead in Burkina Faso.

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The epic 2,492-carat stone is the second-largest diamond ever mined.

Rock star: Meet the biggest diamond found in 119 years

Unearthed in Botswana, the 2,492-carat stone is the second-largest diamond ever mined.

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