Africa

Mozambique floods kill 18 as heavy rains continue

Mozambique floods kill 18 as heavy rains continue

Most deaths from drowning; 31 centers sheltering around 10,000 people

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Morocco awarded AFCON title after CAF overturns Senegal’s final win
18.03.2026

Morocco awarded AFCON title after CAF overturns Senegal’s final win

Appeals board rules Senegal forfeited 2025 final after walking off pitch in protest

Sudan conflict spreads across region as needs outpace aid, Red Cross warns
17.03.2026

Sudan conflict spreads across region as needs outpace aid, Red Cross warns

Nearly 4.5 million flee as neighboring countries struggle to cope, says IFRC communications coordinator

Botswana denies presence of US military base
17.03.2026

Botswana denies presence of US military base

Government says discussions concerning national security must be grounded in verified facts rather than speculation

Kenya flood death toll rises to 71 as heavy rains batter several regions
17.03.2026

Kenya flood death toll rises to 71 as heavy rains batter several regions

Interior Ministry warns more rainfall expected as Kenya Met forecasts continued storms

Renewed Boko Haram attacks leave 23 dead, over 100 injured in northeastern Nigeria
17.03.2026

Renewed Boko Haram attacks leave 23 dead, over 100 injured in northeastern Nigeria

Authorities confirm casualties after coordinated suicide bombings target hospital, markets in Maiduguri