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Monitoring Media Narratives Across Africa
Last updated: October 2026
Monitoring Media Narratives Across Africa
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Iran-backed Houthis enter the month-old war and could further threaten global shipping DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iranian-backed Houthi rebels entered the month-old war in the Middle East on Saturday, …
South Africa's top police officer faces charges in a widening corruption scandal JOHANNESBURG — South Africa's top police officer was served with a warrant Wednesday and is facing charges in …
By JON GAMBRELL, MIKE CORDER, MUNIR AHMED and AAMER MADHANI, Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran on Wednesday dismissed an American plan to pause the war in …
The Latest: Iran dismisses US ceasefire plan and issues its own counterproposal Iran on Wednesday dismissed an American plan to pause the war in the Middle East, issuing its own …
What we know about diplomatic efforts to end the Iran war DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened Iran with devastating attacks unless it accepts …
By JON GAMBRELL, DAVID RISING and SAMY MAGDY DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Airstrikes battered Iran and Iranian missiles and drones targeted Israel and sites across the Mideast on …
Notorious apartheid police commander 'Prime Evil' testifies at South African hearing on killings JOHANNESBURG — One of South Africa's most notorious apartheid police commanders testified on Monday at an inquiry …
Syrian authorities' new limits on alcohol sales in Damascus spark backlash DAMASCUS, Syria — Crowds of Syrians rallied Sunday to protest authorities' efforts to limit the sale and consumption of …
The Latest: Israel intensifying attacks, Iran shows defiance as its nuclear site hit Iranian missiles struck two communities in southern Israel late Saturday, leaving buildings shattered and dozens injured and …
Israel is rapidly killing Iran's top leaders. Experts warn the strategy could backfire Israel has killed one senior Iranian leader after another in airstrikes as it seeks to topple the …