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The Nigerian Consulate-General in Johannesburg has condemned the deaths of three Nigerians in separate incidents across South Africa between September 18 and 21, 2026, raising fresh concerns over the safety of foreigners.
Israeli PM vows to capture attacker after settler killed in West Bank shooting
DRC: Violence Erupts in Kinshasa During Opposition Protest
A planned opposition march in Kinshasa turned violent, with clashes between protesters and pro-presidential youth groups, and police using tear gas. Opposition leader Martin Fayulu accused President Tshisekedi of orchestrating an attack.
Police recover another corpse from Osun motor park after killing of Adeleke’s ally
Police in Osun State, Nigeria, recovered a second corpse from Mayfair Motor Park in Ile-Ife, a day after a prominent Accord Party member was killed there, amidst escalating violence.
Adeleke bans NURTW activities in Osun after ally shot dead, orders probe
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has banned the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) activities in the state and ordered a probe following the fatal shooting of his political associate, Olalekan Oyeyemi, amidst a dispute over motor park control. The governo…
Police in Enugu State, Nigeria, have launched an investigation into the disruption of political meetings belonging to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) by gunmen.
Herders, cattle killed in Plateau attacks — Community leaders
Gunmen attacked grazing areas in Plateau State, Nigeria, killing at least four herders and 68 cattle across two separate incidents in Mangu and Barkin Ladi Local Government Areas. Community leaders described the attacks as brutal and unprovoked, with some herders also rep…
An Islamic cleric, Musa Lukawa, survived a stabbing attack at a Sokoto mosque after Friday prayers. The assailant was killed by an angry mob, leading police to warn against reprisal attacks and condemn jungle justice.
Police in Kaduna State have arrested Manaseh Bitrus Jatau in connection with the death of his 35-year-old girlfriend, Rebecca Ojonike Jeremiah, following a dispute over a phone call.
Karachi University professor describes brutal assault, threats and illegal detention near his university.
Three men are on trial for the murder of two Australian surfers and an American in Baja California, Mexico in 2024. The brothers Jake and Callum Robinson, aged 30 and 33, respectively, and their 30-year-old American friend Jack Carter Rhoad were shot dead after being robb…
An armed man was arrested after charging toward Democratic Ohio governor candidate Amy Acton at a fair, injuring several people. The suspect, Patrick Havas, is facing assault and disorderly conduct charges.
Mind chief warns mental health charities have avoided discussing violence risk from a minority of people with mental illnesses.
Teenage boys fed misogynistic content within 23 minutes of joining social media, Plibersek says
Federal Minister for Social Services Tanya Plibersek discusses the issue of violent and degrading content on social media targeting teenage boys.
Two Palestinian teenagers killed in settler attack in West Bank village. More than 3 attacks per day on average in West Bank this year.
Governo Mutfwang summons security meeting over Plateau attacks
Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang convened a State Security Council meeting to address recent deadly attacks and killings in the state, including incidents in Mangu and Riyom.
Over 80 people have been killed in six African countries due to false accusations of "genital theft," a deadly phenomenon amplified by social media misinformation and rooted in longstanding superstitions. Victims are often attacked by mobs convinced they can make genitals…
Gunmen invade Anambra community, kill two
Suspected cultists attacked Awka, Anambra State, killing two people, including an elderly man, and injuring several others in separate incidents on Sunday. The assailants are believed to be members of the dreaded Aye cult group.
Israeli settler arson and military sieges devastate West Bank towns, with 89% of arson attacks carried out by settlers and soldiers. Over 121 Palestinian communities have been forcibly displaced, including 46 entirely emptied.
80-year-old man beaten to death; wife suffers skull fracture
An 80-year-old man was found dead after being beaten at his combined shop and residence in Mine City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, while his wife, in her 70s, suffered a skull fracture and is in critical condition.
Abducted Plateau pastor found dead, four others reportedly killed
A pastor abducted alongside another cleric on the Jos-Bokkos road in Plateau State has been found dead, while four other people were reportedly killed in separate attacks across three local government areas of the state.
Machete-wielding man attacks security guards at Lagos cinema, kills two
Two people were killed in an attack at a cinema in Lekki, Lagos State, after a machete-wielding man was prevented from entering the facility. The suspect, who also died, allegedly stabbed one security guard to death and injured another.
A physical altercation at a Hong Kong mall playground led to three women, including a 68-year-old and a 5-year-old girl's mother, being arrested. The incident, which involved an elderly woman slapping the girl, resulted in injuries and charges for fighting in a public place.
Nigeria is grappling with a severe kidnapping crisis, particularly in the north-west, where bandit gangs terrorize communities, leading to mass displacement, killings, and a humanitarian emergency. The violence, often for ransom, is escalating and spreading across the cou…
20-Year-Old Kills Father With Machete in Anambra
A 20-year-old man, Pascal Ogbogu, has allegedly killed his 56-year-old father with a machete in Abatete, Anambra State. The suspect attacked his father on the throat and fled, but was later arrested with the help of the community.
Seven policemen and a civilian were injured after a police and administrative team came under stone-pelting in Sikri village, Budaun in Uttar Pradesh, on Tuesday evening. The incident occurred amid a dispute over the proposed installation of a Dr BR Ambedkar statue on Gra…
A CRPF sub-inspector was shot in the left foot in crossfire between Naga and Kuki village sides in Manipur. He is undergoing treatment at District Hospital, Senapati.
Nigeria's All Progressives Congress (APC) and Accord Party are trading accusations over a violent clash at a motor park in Ikire, Osun State, which reportedly left five people dead.
Gunmen kill two security operatives, seize rifles in Plateau
Gunmen attacked communities in Plateau State, Nigeria, killing two security operatives and seizing their rifles. The incident occurred in Riyom Local Government Area, leading to a gun battle.
An Israeli settler was stabbed in the occupied Jordan Valley, leading to a military operation in the area. The settler was taken to a hospital in Jerusalem. Israeli forces have been escalating violence in the West Bank, with settlers cutting off water and electricity to P…