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Israel bans operations of 37 international aid groups in Gaza Strip, West Bank

The Israeli government is set to prohibit 37 international aid organisations from operating in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank effective January 1, 2026, after authorities stated the groups failed to comply with stricter registration requirements, according to an Israeli media report on Tuesday
  • January 2, 2026
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Second body recovered from five swimmers swept away in SA

The second body of a group of five swimmers who were swept out to sea at main beach, at Pennington on the south coast of South Africa’s (SA) KwaZulu-Natal province,  has been recovered
  • January 2, 2026
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Somalia armed forces kill 29 Middle Shabelle region al-Shabaab militants 

Somalia’s armed forces have successfully eliminated 29 al-Shabaab militants in the town of Jabad Godane, located in the Middle Shabelle region
  • January 2, 2026
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SA BMA head to inspect post between SA, Zimbabwe

South Africa’s (SA) Border Management Authority (BMA) Commissioner, Mike Masiapato will today inspect the Beit Bridge border post in Musina, in the country’s Limpopo province
  • January 2, 2026
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Heavyweights line-up as Cup of Nations reaches knockout stage

The past three Africa Cup of Nations finals were littered with giant slaying performances and shock results, but the latest edition in Morocco has gone with form and assured a heavyweight line-up of teams for the knockout fixtures this weekend.
  • January 1, 2026
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Gabon government sack Aubameyang and national team

Gabon’s government have announced the suspension of the national team, the sacking of the coach and kicked Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang off the squad in the wake of three defeats at the Africa Cup of Nations finals.
  • January 1, 2026
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