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African Nations Warn Migrants as South Africa Violence Spreads

A growing wave of anti-immigrant violence in South Africa has triggered urgent travel warnings from several African governments, as tensions over migration, unemployment and social inequality spill into streets and homes, leaving foreign nationals increasingly fearful for their safety. Governments including Kenya,
May 8, 2026
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China Sentences Former Defence Chiefs In Military Purge

China has sentenced two former defence ministers to death with a two-year reprieve in one of the most dramatic escalations yet of President Xi Jinping’s sweeping anti-corruption campaign, as the country’s military leadership faces an unprecedented political and institutional purge. State news
May 8, 2026
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US Intercepts Iranian Oil Tanker Amid Rising Tensions

United States forces have reportedly intercepted and disabled a Iranian-flagged oil tanker in the strategic waters of the Gulf of Oman, in a dramatic escalation of tensions between Washington and Tehran following renewed warnings from former President Donald Trump about potential large-scale
May 7, 2026
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Russia Issues Evacuation Warning Over Kyiv Threat

Russia has issued a formal warning advising foreign diplomatic missions and international organizations to consider withdrawing non-essential personnel from Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, amid rising fears of a potential escalation tied to upcoming World War II commemorations. The advisory comes as tensions intensify
May 7, 2026
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Trump Halts Naval Escort Mission Near Hormuz

The President of the United States, Donald Trump, has announced a suspension of U.S. naval escort operations for commercial vessels affected by disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, in what officials describe as a move aimed at creating space for renewed diplomatic
May 7, 2026
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Uganda Passes Controversial Freedom Protection Bill

The Parliament of Uganda has passed a controversial piece of legislation known as the Freedom Protection Bill, following significant amendments made in response to strong public and political criticism. Lawmakers approved the bill after removing several disputed clauses that had initially drawn
May 7, 2026
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Central African Republic Election Results Delayed Amid Strike

The publication of election results in the Central African Republic has been delayed after workers at the country’s National Elections Authority launched a strike over unpaid salaries, deepening uncertainty in a nation already facing significant political and economic pressures. According to local
May 7, 2026
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WHO Investigates Hantavirus Outbreak On Cruise Vessel

The World Health Organization has launched an intensified investigation after seven passengers aboard a cruise ship travelling toward Cape Verde tested positive for Hantavirus, raising international concern over a potential health emergency at sea. Global health authorities, however, say preliminary findings suggest
May 7, 2026
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China Backs Iran Nuclear Rights Amid Tensions

China has reaffirmed its support for Iran’s right to pursue peaceful nuclear energy, while calling for urgent de-escalation of tensions in the Middle East amid growing fears of wider regional instability. The position was outlined by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi during
May 7, 2026
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