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Madagascar cyclone death toll rises to 40, water, power still out
3+ hour, 51+ min ago (358+ words) Antananarivo (Madagascar) (AFP) " The death toll from Cyclone Gezani rose to 40 on Friday, three days after its passage across Madagascar, as officials struggled to restore widespread cuts to power and water supplies. Issued on: 13/02/2026 - 18:37 In its latest update Friday, the…...
Eye on Africa - South Africa and China sign trade deal amid tariff row with the US
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (219+ words) The Supreme Court in Ghana has ordered the government to reveal the terms of a controversial deportation deal with the US, with rights groups calling the agreement both unclear and immoral. In South Africa, while tensions with the US over…...
Cyclone Gezani ravages Madagascar, leaving dozens dead and much of second city in ruins
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (612+ words) More than 30 people have died after Cyclone Gezani crashed into Madagascar with devastating speeds on Tuesday, leaving at least two-thirds of the island nation's second-biggest city Toamasina in ruins, officials said. Issued on: 11/02/2026 - 16:51 A cyclone packing violent winds killed at…...
South Africa pip Afghanistan in double super over T20 thriller
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (487+ words) Ahmedabad (India) (AFP) " South Africa prevailed in a double super over thriller as Afghanistan came up agonisingly short of a famous victory after their T20 World Cup clash ended in a tie on Wednesday. Issued on: 11/02/2026 - 11:47Modified: 11/02/2026 - 12:22 Afghanistan were 187 all out after…...