President Cyril Ramaphosa warned anti-migrant protesters not to threaten or intimidate foreign nationals as fear spread ahead of an unofficial June 30 deadline. Thousands have sought repatriation, while police prepared for authorised marches in major cities.
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Mona Khalil, a leading Lebanese sea turtle conservationist, died after an Israeli strike hit her home near al-Mansouri beach. Her Orange House project trained volunteers and helped protect endangered loggerhead and green sea turtles along Lebanon’s southern coast.
Nigeria’s military says it freed 360 people abducted by Boko Haram in Borno State, while local mediators say they secured the unconditional release of 416. Authorities said two infants died from exhaustion and harsh conditions during captivity.
At least 21 people were killed when a fire tore through a hotel in southern Delhi, where many guests were reportedly visiting for medical treatment. Authorities said the building lacked a valid fire safety certificate, and police opened a culpable homicide case.
U.S. and Nigerian forces have killed Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, the Islamic State's second-in-command, in a joint operation. The move is seen as a significant blow to ISIS's operations in Africa and globally.
Gunmen launched coordinated attacks early Saturday on Mali's capital and northern cities, including Kidal and Gao, with the army engaging attackers and later regaining control. The assaults mark the largest coordinated militant offensive in years amid ongoing insurgencies.
At least 61 migrants, including women and children, have died after a boat capsized off the coast of Libya, according to the International Organization for Migration (IOM). Survivors reported that 61 migrants were missing and presumed dead, and the victims were from Nigeria, Gambia, and other African countries. The IOM has called for "urgent action" to prevent further loss of life and urged governments to provide safe and legal pathways for migrants.
France has announced its withdrawal of troops from Niger in response to a coup, a move that signals a shift in the country's policy in the region. This comes as President Emmanuel Macron is undertaking a review of the French diplomatic corps in order to modernize the country's diplomatic approach.