Zambia’s Hichilema Wins Second Term as Investors Watch IMF Talks
Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema won roughly 60% of the vote, giving investors the policy continuity they sought as the copper-producing country works to build on debt reforms and economic stabilization. His government plans to seek a new IMF program by year-end, while drought and power shortages remain risks to Zambia’s push to expand copper production.
Plateau Village Attack Kills at Least 25 in Nigeria
At least 25 people were killed in an overnight attack on a village in Nigeria’s central Plateau state, with residents saying attackers went house to house using machetes. Women and children were among most of the victims, as local groups accused authorities of failing to protect communities in a region long affected by violence over land and grazing rights.
Zimbabwe Ferry Disaster Becomes Country’s Deadliest Transport Accident
The death toll from a ferry disaster on Zimbabwe’s Lake Kariba has reached 93, making it the country’s deadliest transport disaster, according to the state-run Herald. The ferry was carrying an estimated 168 people despite a capacity of 90 when a strong wave overturned it last week, and divers continue searching for victims.
Migrant Women in Ceuta Report Sexual Harassment While Sleeping Outdoors
Women who crossed into Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta during last month’s mass migration surge say they face harassment and fear of sexual assault while sleeping outdoors near an overcrowded reception center. Police union officials say 15 sexual assaults of varying severity have been reported since July 30, while authorities work to add temporary shelter and specialist support.
Tensions Rise After Drone Strike Reported Near Tigray Capital
Authorities in Ethiopia’s Tigray region accused the federal government of carrying out a drone strike near Mekelle, with a local priest saying at least one person was killed. The reported strike comes as tensions between Tigray and Addis Ababa rise, with both sides accused of massing forces near the regional border less than four years after a peace deal ended a devastating civil war.
U.S. Judge Clears End of TPS Protections for Thousands of Ethiopians
A U.S. federal judge has allowed the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status for more than 5,000 Ethiopians living and working in the United States. The decision removes the last judicial block to the termination, though affected Ethiopians and an advocacy group can continue challenging the policy on constitutional grounds.
