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Iran talks resume, South Africa shooting kills eleven, UK growth cut
High-level US-Iran diplomatic talks have resumed in New York, raising hopes for oil-price relief. Elsewhere, a mass shooting in South Africa has killed at least eleven people, whilst the OECD downgraded Britain’s growth forecast due to Middle East instability.
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Tigray forces seize main airport in northern Ethiopia from police, residents tell the BBC
Regional forces in Ethiopia’s Tigray have seized control of Mekelle airport from federal police, marking an escalation in tensions between the government and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF). Ethiopian Airlines has suspended flights to Mekelle and two other cities, and the TPLF has announced an alliance with six armed groups aimed at removing the…
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Airtel Money targets $800m London listing at up to $9bn valuation
Airtel Money, the African mobile payments arm of Airtel Africa, plans to float in London in one of the UK’s largest listings in years. It aims to raise about $800m at a valuation of $8bn-$9bn, potentially giving the struggling London Stock Exchange a significant boost. The company has 53 million monthly active users across 13…
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Mass shooting kills 11 at KwaMakhutha township party near Durban
At least 11 people have been killed in a mass shooting at a house in the KwaMakhutha township near Durban, South Africa, after three gunmen stormed a party and opened fire on 14 people on Tuesday evening. Ten victims died at the scene whilst four were hospitalised, with one succumbing to their injuries later; the…
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Eleven killed, including pregnant woman, in KwaMakhutha house attack
Eleven people, including a pregnant woman, were killed when armed attackers stormed a house in KwaMakhutha, south of Durban, late on Tuesday. Three others survived, while the motive remained unclear; police said they were pursuing a promising lead and had launched a 72-hour operation to find those responsible. The victims were reportedly gathered at the…
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Gunmen kill 11 people at KwaMakhutha township party
At least 11 people were killed in a mass shooting in the KwaMakhutha township near Durban, South Africa, when three gunmen opened fire on a group attending a party in a residential building late on Tuesday. Ten victims died at the scene and one died subsequently in hospital after receiving treatment. Police have not confirmed…
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Five rare Northern African lion cubs explore their outdoor paddock at UK zoo for the first time
Five rare Northern African lion cubs have ventured outside for the first time at Whipsnade Zoo in Bedfordshire. This is significant because Northern African lions are a rare subspecies facing threats in the wild, and these cubs form part of an international conservation breeding programme designed to protect their genetic lineage. The five cubs were…
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Top South African policeman charged with sexual offences
One of South Africa’s highest-ranking police officers, Lieutenant General Shadrack Sibiya, has been charged with serious sexual offences following his appearance at court north-west of Johannesburg. The charges include allegations of grooming a 16-year-old girl, raping an 18-year-old woman, and human trafficking, with potential for additional arrests connected to the trafficking charge. This case adds…
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Hero British worker was murdered by terrorists who besieged African hotel 90 minutes after manager ‘abandoned’ victims and was airlifted to safety with their DOGS, inquest told
Philip Mawer, a 58-year-old British contractor working on a gas project in Mozambique, was killed in March 2021 when al-Shabaab militants attacked the Amarula Hotel in Palma. An inquest heard that the hotel manager evacuated with two dogs just 90 minutes before Mawer died, whilst he remained behind after declining a helicopter evacuation to ensure…
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Ceuta readies for possible new migrant influx amid unrest
Ceuta is preparing for a possible new influx of migrants from Morocco amid online calls for another border crossing during Morocco’s elections. Tensions have risen following protests by local residents, police deployments to disturbances at a migrant detention centre and shelter, and concerns about pressure on accommodation and public services. Around 80,000 people entered Ceuta…