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Fire at South Africa's Cape Town Airport disrupts flights

Fire at South Africa's Cape Town Airport disrupts flights

Before being put out, fire affected network and IT services, including airport wi-fi and other essential systems, says Airports Company of South Africa

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Sudan’s Kordofan University reports heavy damage after RSF drone strike
23.02.2026

Sudan’s Kordofan University reports heavy damage after RSF drone strike

Rights group says attack on educational facility violates international humanitarian law

Chad closes border with Sudan citing cross-border incursions by warring parties
23.02.2026

Chad closes border with Sudan citing cross-border incursions by warring parties

Chad reserves right under international law to respond to any aggression or violation of its territorial integrity, borders, says Information Ministry

African Union, Somalia condemn deadly attack in Nigeria’s Zamfara state
23.02.2026

African Union, Somalia condemn deadly attack in Nigeria’s Zamfara state

African Union, Mogadishu call for release of abductees after at least 50 civilians killed

Floods in eastern Congo leave more than 2,500 households homeless
23.02.2026

Floods in eastern Congo leave more than 2,500 households homeless

Civil society leader appeals for aid after rivers overflow in Maniema province

Nigerian forces neutralize 25 ISWAP terrorists in operations in northeast
23.02.2026

Nigerian forces neutralize 25 ISWAP terrorists in operations in northeast

Troops and air assets carry out coordinated operations against ISWAP in Borno state, destroying equipment and seizing weapons