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- 1Ethiopia accuses Eritrea and Sudan of backing Tigray rebels▼Ethiopia accuses Eritrea, Sudan of backing Tigray rebels amid clashes
Ethiopia has publicly accused Eritrea and Sudan of supporting Tigrayan forces amid renewed clashes in the country's north. The allegation, reported by France 24, escalates tensions between the Horn of Africa neighbours and risks widening a conflict that has already drawn in regional powers and displaced large numbers of civilians.
- 2France 24 investigates deportations of migrants to Africa under Trump policy●Deported to Africa: An international investigation into Trump’s migrant policy • FRANCE 24
France 24 has published an international investigation into the Trump administration's migrant policy, focusing on deportations of migrants to African countries. The report examines where those deported are being sent, the conditions they face, and the agreements behind the transfers. The investigation is drawing wide attention as the deportation policy remains one of the most contested aspects of the US administration's immigration agenda.
- 3DR Congo, Sudan and Mali lead Africa's military drone imports▼DR Congo, Sudan and Mali lead Africa’s military drone imports as US and Iran supply rival sides in Russia-Ukraine war
DR Congo, Sudan and Mali are Africa's leading importers of military drones, according to a report highlighted by Business Insider Africa. The same report notes that the United States and Iran are supplying rival sides in the Russia-Ukraine war, with Iran's drones supporting Russia while American systems back Ukraine. The findings underline how armed drones have become central to conflicts across Africa and beyond.
- 4Migrants say ICE deported them to Africa against their will●Detained by Trump’s ICE and sent to Africa against their will
Channel 4 News reports on migrants detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement under the Trump administration who say they were deported to African countries despite having no connection to them. The story has drawn widespread attention, with critics describing the removals as coerced and legally questionable, while supporters of tougher immigration enforcement argue the deportations are a legitimate use of third-country removal agreements.
- 5Uganda Army Chief Escalates Diplomatic Spat Over Turkey Ties●'Supporting Turkey Is a Crime!': Uganda's Army Chief Escalates Diplomatic War | Firstpost Africa
Uganda's army chief has sparked a diplomatic row after declaring that supporting Turkey is a crime, in remarks widely reported by international media including Firstpost Africa. The statement is being framed as an escalation of a diplomatic conflict between Kampala and Ankara, drawing attention to Uganda's shifting foreign policy alignments and the potential consequences for bilateral relations with Turkey.
- 6Bodies of 12 women found in South Africa's Ekurhuleni●Ekurhuleni killings: What we know after bodies of 12 women found in South Africa
Police in Ekurhuleni, South Africa, are investigating after the bodies of 12 women were discovered, raising fears of a possible serial killer operating in the area. The BBC reports that authorities are working to identify the victims and determine how they died. The case has shocked the country and prompted calls for urgent police action.
- 7OpenEvidence partners with Anthropic and Penn Medicine to expand AI in Africa and Asia▼OpenEvidence partners with Anthropic, Penn Medicine to expand physician access to AI across Africa and Asia
Medical AI company OpenEvidence announced a partnership with Anthropic and Penn Medicine to expand physician access to its AI tools across Africa and Asia. The collaboration aims to bring clinical decision-support technology to doctors in regions where access to advanced medical resources is limited. The announcement, reported by Fierce Healthcare, highlights growing efforts to deploy AI in global health, though details on funding and rollout timelines have not been disclosed.
- 8Twelve Women Killed in One South African Region Since July●Twelve women have been killed in one part of South Africa since July. Here's what we know so far https://www.bbc.co.uk/n
Twelve women have been killed in one part of South Africa since July, according to BBC News reporting on what it describes as an ongoing situation. The report outlines what is known so far about the deaths, which have drawn attention to violence against women in the country. South Africa has long faced high rates of femicide, and the case is prompting renewed concern and calls for action.
- 9Oceana study links fairer fishing access to West Africa nutrition●More equitable fishing access agreements could help address malnutrition in West Africa, Oceana-led study finds
A study led by the conservation group Oceana concludes that more equitable fishing access agreements could help tackle malnutrition in West Africa. The findings suggest that how foreign fishing rights are negotiated shapes how much fish remains available to local communities, whose diets depend heavily on seafood. The report is drawing attention among food security and fisheries policy observers.
- 10Study Finds Trophy Hunting Aids African Habitat Conservation 92% of the Time●‘Trophy’ Hunting Boosts Habitat Conservation in Africa 92 Percent of the Time, Study Shows
A new study reviewed under Outdoor Life reports that trophy hunting operations in Africa support habitat conservation in 92 percent of cases examined. The finding adds fuel to a long-running debate between hunting advocates, who argue regulated hunting funds land protection and local communities, and animal welfare groups seeking hunting bans. Critics are expected to question the study's methodology and definition of conservation outcomes.
- 11Cape Town's new international airport targets intra-Africa travel▼Cape Town’s new international airport targets intra-Africa travel
Cape Town has opened a new international airport aimed at boosting travel within Africa, according to CNN. The facility is positioned to strengthen connections between South Africa and other African destinations rather than focusing primarily on long-haul intercontinental routes. Details on airlines, capacity or opening dates have not yet been widely reported.