Vessel Sinks Off Djibouti Coast Leaving 109 Dead Near Obock
A boat carrying 350 people capsized off the coast of Obock in Djibouti, leaving at least 109 people dead, including 15 children.
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Somali Pirates Kill Tanker Crew Ahead of Sea Rescue Operation
Somali pirates killed members of an oil tanker crew prior to a rescue intervention, highlighting a resurgence in maritime attacks off the Horn of Africa.
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South Africa Mass Shootings Leave 27 Dead in Gang Violence Wave
Two separate mass shootings occurring just hours apart in South Africa have claimed 27 lives amid ongoing gang violence.
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Africa Richest Man Backs $660M Fuel Pipeline for Ethiopia and Djibouti
A new $660 million fuel pipeline backed by Africa's richest man aims to secure energy supplies for Ethiopia and generate port jobs in Djibouti.
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Ethiopian Military Repels Fresh Attacks as Civil War Fears Mount
Ethiopia's army confirms it repelled recent attacks and inflicted casualties, raising serious concerns about a return to broader civil conflict.
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Ethiopia and Tigray Trade Offensive Claims as Regional Tensions Surge
Ethiopia and Tigray regional authorities trade accusations of military offensives while local forces take control of regional airports following drone strikes.