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Landslide at Guinea's Conakry waste dump kills 30 after heavy rain
At least 30 people died and 22 others were injured when heavy rain triggered a landslide at a waste dump in Guinea's capital Conakry early Sunday, prompting Prime Minister Amadou Oury Bah to visit the disaster site as authorities urged residents to remain calm and follow rescue instructions.
24 August 2026
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Libya, Iraq vow closer ties as joint committee meets in Baghdad
Libya's acting Foreign Minister Taher Al-Baour called for expanded cooperation with Iraq across education, health and oil sectors during an official visit to Baghdad, as the two countries reconvened their high-level joint committee following a 25-year hiatus.
24 August 2026
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Sudan says it downed 'hostile' drone near Ethiopian border
Sudan's Defense Ministry said on Sunday that its forces had intercepted and shot down a "hostile" drone launched from Ethiopian territory over Blue Nile state, as clashes between the army and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces continue to engulf the country's southeast.
23 August 2026
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Sudan's al-Burhan warns sanctions may come 'in coming days'
Sudan's Sovereignty Council chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan said Friday he does not rule out sanctions being imposed on the country in the coming days, as the army chief vowed to continue fighting the Rapid Support Forces until the rebellion is eliminated throughout the country.
21 August 2026
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Experts assess Türkiye-Somalia ties on 15th anniversary of Erdogan visit
Researchers in Mogadishu examined the evolution of bilateral relations from humanitarian aid to strategic cooperation during a panel marking 15 years since President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's landmark 2011 visit, as Ankara and Mogadishu celebrate six decades of diplomatic ties.
21 August 2026
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Zambia's Hichilema wins second term as president
Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema secured a second term in office with more than 2.9 million votes, the Electoral Commission announced early Tuesday, defeating his main challenger who won 1.8 million votes in last Thursday's presidential election to retain the presidency by a wide margin.
18 August 2026
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DR Congo Ebola outbreak becomes deadliest in national history
The Democratic Republic of Congo's Health Ministry announced Sunday that the Ebola outbreak has killed 2,325 people since mid-May, surpassing the 2018-2020 toll to become the deadliest in the nation's history as the virus spreads across six provinces.
17 August 2026
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Sudan PM says national dialogue to begin 'soon' for reconciliation
Sudanese Prime Minister Kamil Idris announced Sunday that a comprehensive national dialogue will begin soon to pave the way for recovery, reconciliation and free elections, as the war between the army and Rapid Support Forces entered its third year.
17 August 2026
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Egypt ‘will not allow’ any party to control Nile water flows
An Egyptian official warned on Sunday that Cairo "will not accept or allow" any party to control the flow of Nile water to downstream countries, responding to recent remarks by Ethiopia's water minister about building additional dams that Egypt described as a violation of international law.
16 August 2026
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COP17 opens in Mongolia to tackle global land degradation
Delegates from nearly 200 countries gather in Ulaanbaatar on Monday for the 17th UN Conference to Combat Desertification, seeking breakthroughs on drought financing and land restoration amid warnings that 40% of global terrain is already degraded.
16 August 2026
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Sudan floods displace nearly 1,000 families in North Darfur
Torrential rains and flash floods have displaced 975 families and damaged over 1,300 homes in North Darfur's Tawila locality. The disaster compounds the suffering of civilians already reeling from Sudan's ongoing conflict between the army and paramilitary forces.
14 August 2026
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Türkiye vows to keep mediating between Libya's rival factions
Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has affirmed Ankara's commitment to bridging Libya's east-west divide following talks in Tripoli and Benghazi. Fidan reported broad support for reunification from both sides and highlighted Türkiye's unique position as a balanced interlocutor. He also noted growing economic ties and coordination with the US and Egypt on the peace process.
13 August 2026
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Libya's NOC warns of force majeure at Zawiya oil complex
Libya's National Oil Corporation warned Tuesday it may declare force majeure and completely halt operations at the Zawiya oil complex, citing repeated drone attacks that have targeted storage tanks and refining facilities amid ongoing clashes between armed groups.
11 August 2026
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Fire erupts at fuel tank in Libya's Zawiya oil depot
Libya's National Oil Corporation declared a "maximum emergency" on Monday after a massive fire destroyed a gasoline storage tank containing 4.5 million liters at the Zawiya oil depot in western Libya, urging all parties to halt hostilities near vital energy facilities that remain crucial to the nation's divided political landscape.
11 August 2026
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Sudan clashes drive more than 5,000 people into displacement
More than 5,000 people have fled 10 villages in Sudan’s West Darfur state as renewed fighting between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has intensified insecurity in the region, according to the International Organization for Migration (IOM). The UN agency said many displaced families crossed the border into neighboring Chad.
09 August 2026
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Sudan army repels RSF attack in West Darfur, governor says
Minni Minnawi said on Saturday that Sudanese army forces and allied fighters repelled a major Rapid Support Forces assault in the Bir Sleiba area, describing the attack as a failed attempt to break their resolve amid ongoing battles for the strategic West Darfur region.
09 August 2026
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Drone strikes Libya's Zawiya refinery tank, causes leak
The Zawiya Oil Refining Company said a drone struck an untreated naphtha storage tank at Libya's strategic coastal refinery early Saturday, causing a fuel leak but confirming no fire or injuries occurred as armed clashes continue to plague the western region.
08 August 2026
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Regional powers welcome Saudi-Türkiye-Pakistan defense pact
Somalia and Bahrain on Friday welcomed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement signed by Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan in the holy city of Mecca, describing the trilateral pact as a historic step toward strengthening collective security and advancing long-term defense cooperation across the region.
08 August 2026
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Houthis claim missile strike on Saudi oil tanker in Red Sea
Yemen's Houthi group said Wednesday it struck the Saudi oil tanker Wafaa with several ballistic missiles off Yanbu in the northern Red Sea, bringing to eight the number of Saudi vessels targeted since its maritime blockade began last month, and vowed to continue attacks regardless of the consequences.
05 August 2026
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