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Ethiopia and Eritrea cut diplomatic ties as Tigray conflict escalates
Ethiopia and Eritrea have severed diplomatic relations amidst escalating conflict in northern Ethiopia, raising fears of a wider regional confrontation.
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Ukraine's city of Oleshky faces starvation as Russia blocks all aid
The Ukrainian city of Oleshky, under Russian occupation since 2022, is facing a severe humanitarian crisis with residents at risk of starvation due to Russia blocking all aid deliveries and evacuations.
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UN rights chief says civilians are bearing the brunt of fighting in Yemen
The UN human rights chief, Volker Turk, stated that civilians are suffering the most from escalating violence in Yemen between Saudi-backed government forces and Iran-backed Houthis.
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‘Deadly hazards’: Behind Sudan gold mine collapse, a wartime desperation
A gold mine collapse in northern Sudan killed at least 10 people and injured 21, highlighting the extreme dangers in the country's unregulated gold mining sector amid a devastating civil war and economic crisis.
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Poorest countries hit hardest by UK aid cuts under Keir Starmer government, new figures reveal
New figures reveal that the world's poorest countries were disproportionately affected by UK aid cuts under Keir Starmer's government, while higher-income nations saw their share increase.
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My whole family is either dead or injured
At least 21 killed in Gaza building collapse, dozens missing. Hayat al-Ajlah describes her family's ordeal and the aftermath of the disaster.
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Gaza's bicycle couriers refuse to stop despite danger and pittance pay
Despite extreme danger, destroyed roads, and meager earnings, hundreds of bicycle couriers continue to deliver goods across Gaza, filling a critical gap left by fuel shortages and infrastructure damage.
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At least 12 killed after war-damaged Gaza building collapses
A war-damaged building in Gaza City's Tal al-Hawa area has collapsed, killing at least 12 people, including children, and leaving dozens missing.
Houthis release footage after claiming control of Yemen port city
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Houthis release footage after claiming control of Yemen port city
Houthi rebels released video footage claiming to show their control over the strategic port city of Mokha in Yemen, following rapid advances near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a vital shipping route.
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Morocco-Spain: The Unspoken Aspects of the Interminable Ceuta Crisis
More than a month after thousands entered Ceuta, the Spanish investigation remains inconclusive, highlighting deep-seated political sensitivities and a lack of transparency on both sides of the strait.
In DRC, war deprives nearly half a million children of school
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In DRC, war deprives nearly half a million children of school
Conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo has forced the closure of 1,131 schools, leaving 491,578 children without education, according to a report by UNICEF and Save the Children.
East of the DRC: In North Kivu, the AFC/M23 increases pressure near Masisi and Walikale territories
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East of the DRC: In North Kivu, the AFC/M23 increases pressure near Masisi and Walikale territories
The AFC/M23 rebel group is intensifying its pressure on multiple fronts in North Kivu, eastern DRC, particularly between Masisi and Walikale, leading to renewed clashes and civilian displacement.
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Peter Obi seeks action to end Plateau killings, displacement
Peter Obi urged the Federal Government to take decisive action to end killings and displacement in Plateau State, where about 45,000 residents have been forced from their homes. He emphasized the government's primary responsibility to protect lives and prosecute perpetrat…
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Israeli attacks on Gaza kill five Palestinians, including two children
Israeli attacks on Gaza have killed five people, including two children. Seven-year-old Wafaa Aqila and her father were killed by an Israeli strike on a vehicle they were traveling in. Saadi Ghalia, a first-grade student, was killed in an Israeli artillery attack on a sch…
Ebola burial team in DRC works under threats as virus continues to spread
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Ebola burial team in DRC works under threats as virus continues to spread
Ebola continues its rapid spread in eastern DR Congo, with the death toll surpassing 3,000, as burial teams face threats and rejection while performing their dangerous work.
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Palestinians in Gaza bury remains of 100 people recovered from rubble
Palestinians in northern Gaza are holding funeral ceremonies for approximately 100 people, including 60 children, whose remains were recently recovered from the rubble of destroyed buildings in Gaza City's Zeitoun neighbourhood.
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At least four civilians killed in Houthi missile strike near Yemen’s Taiz
A Houthi missile strike killed at least four civilians and injured nine near Taiz, Yemen. The attack occurred amid heavy fighting and government claims of recapturing key positions.
Two Nepal rescues revive hopes 10 days after flood
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Two Nepal rescues revive hopes 10 days after flood
Rescuers in Nepal successfully pulled a Chinese national and a local woman alive from flood-affected areas 10 days after catastrophic flooding, reigniting hope for thousands still missing.
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At least five killed in Sudan’s South Kordofan in attack by rebel group
At least five people, including a child, were killed and several injured in an artillery attack by the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-North (SPLM-N) in Sudan's South Kordofan province.
Africa: All of Africa Today - September 3, 2026
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Africa: All of Africa Today - September 3, 2026
Voters in Guinea-Bissau approved a new constitution expanding presidential powers, while Uber announced its exit from Nigeria and Uganda. Madagascar's former Senate chief was jailed for his role in protest crackdowns, and a UN report warned the world is set to overshoot t…
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Israeli attacks on Gaza intensify with five killed in last 24 hours, says health ministry
Israeli attacks on Gaza escalate, five Palestinians killed in 24 hours, health ministry reports.
Nepal-China Flood: Over 800 people dead, 3,000 missing
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Nepal-China Flood: Over 800 people dead, 3,000 missing
A devastating flood near the Nepal-China border has resulted in over 800 deaths and left more than 3,000 people missing. The disaster, caused by a torrent of ice, rock, mud, and debris, swept through towns, roads, and bridges.
Northern states record 185,502 rise in child malnutrition cases
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Northern states record 185,502 rise in child malnutrition cases
Northern Nigeria saw a significant increase in child malnutrition cases, with Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) treating 185,502 more children in 2025 than in the preceding two years across seven states.
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At least 37 killed in drone attack on ammunition warehouse in Myla; Zelenskyy responds
At least 37 killed in Ukraine's Myla after Russian drone strike on ammunition warehouse. Zelenskyy calls it a 'terrible situation'.
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Deadly strike on Kyiv warehouse prompts evacuations
Nearly 400 people have been evacuated after a Russian strike killed at least 37 people near Kyiv. Videos show a huge explosion and smoke.
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Nepal Flood Death Toll Rises to 669
Flash floods in Nepal's northern Rasuwa region have caused the death toll to rise to 669, prompting the Nepali government to declare affected areas as disaster crisis zones for three months.
More than 50 kidnapped as violent gang attack in Haiti leaves at least 47 dead
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More than 50 kidnapped as violent gang attack in Haiti leaves at least 47 dead
A recent gang attack near Haiti's capital resulted in at least 47 deaths and over 50 kidnappings, marking one of the largest mass abductions in recent years and highlighting the country's severe security crisis.
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After the Storm on the Spanish Enclave: The Forgotten of Ceuta
More than three weeks after the mass influx of migrants to Ceuta, the situation for those left behind is catastrophic. The residents of Ceuta are also feeling abandoned by the government in Madrid. The crisis is escalating, with reports of sexual violence, the outbreak of…
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‘Children were in pieces’: memories still raw 6 months after Iran school strike
Six months after a school strike in Iran's southern city of Minab, families are still grappling with the raw grief of losing loved ones, particularly children, in an attack attributed to the US-Israel war with Iran.
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Gaza rescuers say Israeli strikes kill five, including two children
Gaza rescuers say Israeli strikes kill five people, including two children, in various incidents across the Gaza Strip. The Israeli army has denied knowledge of the incidents.