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Tanzanian activist Maria Sarungi Tsehai released after abduction in Kenya

“I have been saved.” Amnesty International Kenya confirmed her abduction on Sunday afternoon, stating she was forcibly taken into a vehicle in the Kenyan capital.

China reports release of hijacked fishing vessel off Somalia

“The Chinese side strongly condemns this vicious action which threatened the safety of the crew and international navigation security, and will continue to firmly safeguard the lawful rights of Chinese citizens and enterprises overseas,”

Iran deploys 1,000 strategic drones amid rising tensions

Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi, the Chief Commander of the Iranian Army, issued an order that saw the deployment of 1,000 strategic drones into the army's operational framework, with Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh, the Defense Minister, in attenda...

California wildfires threaten to widen inequality

But a walk through the charred neighborhoods around Altadena shows that the fires also destroyed a remarkable haven for generations of black families who avoided discriminatory housing practices elsewhere.

Russia forms task force for Kerch oil spill

An emergency task force arrived in Russia’s southern Krasnodar region on Sunday as an oil spill in the Kerch Strait from two storm-stricken tankers continues to spread a month after it was first detected, officials said.

Nigerian airstrike kills civilians in rebel targeting error

“Regrettably, some members of the Civilian Joint Task Force and local vigilantes were also affected during the operation in Tungar Kara, resulting in the loss of lives,”

Mozambique: Mondlane’s return and post-election tensions

Venancio Mondlane, a key opposition leader, returned from exile on Thursday after fleeing the country last October amid political turmoil and repression.

Barcelona thrash Real Madrid again to win Spanish Super Cup final 5-2

Real Madrid came out looking for some payback in the latest “clasico” against Barcelona but ended up being embarrassed again.

Mondlane calls for protests over election dispute

Mozambican opposition leader Venancio Mondlane has called for three days of protests this week

Congo army reclaims key areas from M23 rebels

The Congolese army announced this weekend that it had pushed back the M23 from South Kivu and recaptured several key towns