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🚨 Kenyan authorities seize 454kg of crystal meth worth $27 million

The raid took place on Saturday along the Kenyan coast following a tip-off from Tanzanian authorities, who had arrested a suspect in a separate drug bust.

Three suspects, two Tanzanians and a Ugandan, were arrested during the operation.

"This is a significant operational achievement... It underscores the importance of intelligence-led investigations, cross border cooperation and sustained pressure on trafficking networks," Amin said.

The seizure comes a year after the east African nation confiscated 1,036 kilograms of methamphetamine in what was then the largest drug haul in its history.

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🚨 Kenya's last Ebola patient leaves hospital

The final person to undergo treatment for the disease in Kenya had 11 contact cases, Duale said, who will also undergo 21 days of quarantine.

Kenya will be declared Ebola-free on December 23 if no one else exhibits symptoms until then.

"Through strengthened surveillance and contact tracing, all 135 contacts linked to the index case were successfully traced and monitored," the health ministry said.

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🚨 Tunisia's reliance on internal financing and shrinking foreign currency reserves draw close attention from international credit markets and European partners. Economic stability in Tunisia directly impacts Mediterranean trade and migration flows into Europe.

Prime Minister Sarra Zaafrani Zenzri presented the draft 2027 State Budget and Economic Budget to a joint parliamentary session on Monday. The government projects economic growth will rise to 3.1% in 2027, up from 2.7% in 2026. The budget is set at 82.4 billion dinars (a 3.6% increase) to fund water security, energy, and social welfare programs.

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🚨 New analysis and joint investigations by The Sentry, Bellingcat, and Jeune Afrique highlight that Russia's Africa Corps mercenaries are directly controlling drone airstrikes in northern Mali. Conflict data shows civilian fatalities from joint junta and Africa Corps airstrikes more than doubled between April and August compared to the previous year.

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🚨 Angola's Telecommunications Minister Mário Oliveira announced plans to deepen technology and investment ties with Qatar. He also revealed that Angola is drafting new legislation to regulate artificial intelligence and operationalizing a National Cybersecurity Centre to protect critical infrastructure

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🚨 Mali's Ministry of Defense is co-hosting the BAMEX 2026 defense expo in Bamako with Türkiye-based Peak Defense. Turkish unmanned aerial vehicle manufacturer Skydagger used the event to showcase its kamikaze and reconnaissance drones—including the RTF 10-inch FPV and Hunter models—as it expands into the Sahel security market.

Malian officials announced they are actively seeking technology transfers in their defense cooperation with Türkiye. Alongside military hardware, Bamako is pushing to broaden bilateral economic and industrial ties with Ankara.

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🚨 There's a law in Kenya against sharing terrorist attack

Prevention of Terrorism Act (2012), Section 27, restrict and criminalize the publication, broadcasting, or sharing of material related to terrorist acts or security operations.

The viral video of Al Shabaab terror group attacking Kenya police Toyota Land Cruiser will not be shared by this account.

We denounce all terror acts.

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🚨 President João Lourenço signed Presidential Decree No. 408/26 granting Chinese media company StarTimes permission to launch subscription television services in Angola.

The move introduces major competition for established regional operators like MultiChoice's DStv, Canal+ Africa, and ZAP

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🚨U.S. Africa Command deputy head Lt. Gen. John Brennan warned Madagascar's military-led government against deepening defense cooperation with Russia.

He cautioned that adopting the "Sahel model" seen in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger risks spreading instability across the Indian Ocean and threatening maritime trade through the Mozambique Channel.

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🚨 Supporters gathered at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday morning to demand the certified true copy of the recent court judgment that nullified his presidential candidacy

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🚨 Angola is marking 51 years since gaining independence from Portugal in 1975 with official ceremonies in Luanda honoring first president António Agostinho Neto. The U.S. Department of State issued an official congratulatory statement highlighting bilateral cooperation on the Lobito Corridor infrastructure project and regional peace efforts

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🚨 The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control released its latest health security update. It confirmed that 28 contacts remain under active surveillance while 34 have completed their mandatory 21-day monitoring period

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🚨 A Ugandan man who built his own aircraft using metal and recycled materials has survived a crash during its first reported test flight, but says he is determined to continue pursuing his aviation dream.

The man, identified as Matege, from Kasambira Trading Centre in Kamuli District, attracted attention after constructing a machine he named “Chopper Fighter Jet 136 Matege UG”.

According to reports by Ugandan media, the aircraft crashed on November 4, 2026, while Matege was testing it in Kasambira. He reportedly sustained injuries but survived the incident.

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🚨 Mozambique bets big on food security; the Central Bank has allowed commercial banks to use required reserves to finance agriculture and industry

Eligible sectors include crop production, livestock farming, aquaculture, manufacturing and domestic tourism, including their respective value chains

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🚨 At least 39 killed in migrant boat sinking off Senegal

An initial statement from the Senegalese interior ministry said 21 bodies and only one survivor had been recovered following the sinking, but that those numbers were provisional as the search continued.

Later Sunday however, the Senegalese Press Agency (APS) said the toll now stood at 34 at least, a figure confirmed by Action for Human Rights and Friendship (ADHA) in a statement to AFP.

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Tanzanian Prime Minister Mwigulu Nchemba shares a light moment with President William Ruto during the wedding reception of Charlene Ruto in Tanzania.

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🚨🚨 A Chinese woman stranded in Northern Restive and unforgiving region of Kenya.

Authorities are trying to figure out if she was a tourist left behind.

Chinese embassy in Nairobi has not issued any statements.

She rejected any help.

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🚨 Tere sega or terasiga is the Ethiopian tradition of eating raw meat.

This is a deep-rooted cultural tradition tied to history, status, and community celebrations.

This is especially common in Addis Ababa and the highlands.

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