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BBC News Black boxes recovered from DC plane crash as officials probe staffing shortage. Only one air traffic controller was on duty during the incident, raising concerns about safety protocols. NTSB to issue preliminary report in 30 days. FAA facing…
CNN First responders at Reagan National Airport received a distress call leading to a plane crash in the water. DC Fire Fighters Association members found victims still strapped in their seats. Rescuers are working to remove people from the plane…
BBC News Mexican President Sheinbaum urges Google to reconsider renaming Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America, following US President Trump’s executive order. Mexico argues UN law limits US renaming authority to 12 nautical miles from its coast. Google will…
CNN Midair collision between passenger jet and Army helicopter near Washington, DC leaves no survivors. Recovery efforts ongoing with 28 bodies found. President Trump blames Democratic policies without evidence. Investigation underway by National Transportation Safety Board. Athletes from figure skating…
Daily Maverick Southern African leaders plan to withdraw military force from eastern DRC after battling M23 rebels. SADC seeks orderly withdrawal with ceasefire and peace talks. Concerns raised over haphazard withdrawal damaging SADC’s credibility. Extraordinary summit in Harare to address…
Daily Maverick Rwandan President Kagame accuses South African President Ramaphosa of lying and distortion, denies threat of military aggression. Kagame claims Ramaphosa asked for support, not warned of attack. Kagame criticizes South African claims of Rwandan support for M23 rebels…
The Mail & Guardian Rwandan President Kagame accuses South Africa of distorting facts about conflict in DRC. Warns of confrontation if necessary. Tensions rise following death of 13 South African soldiers in DRC. South Africa blames M23 rebel group and…
BusinessTech The South African Reserve Bank cuts interest rates by 25 basis points to 7.50%, in line with lower inflation. MPC vote split with four members in favor of the cut and two for unchanged rates. December inflation at 3.0%,…
BusinessTech South Africa braces for potential unrest as Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla faces terrorism charges. Service disconnections in Johannesburg add to frustration. Zuma-Sambudla, daughter of former President Jacob Zuma, accused of incitement to commit terrorism through tweets during 2021 unrest. Authorities on…
Al Jazeera M23 rebels claim control of Goma, DRC’s largest city, leading to chaos with bodies in the streets and overwhelmed hospitals. Rwanda-backed group’s move sparks conflict escalation, with DRC accusing Rwanda of war declaration. Podcast explores Rwanda’s involvement and…
