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Africa news — August 1, 2026 - Page 2

Publications tagged with Africa published on August 1, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 2 of 7.

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  2. SocietyLocal GovAfrica

    15-Year-Old Gang Member Sentenced to 100 Years in Prison

    A 15-year-old gang member in Indiana, USA, was sentenced to 100 years in prison this week. The teenager, who was 14 at the time of the incident, was involved in a shooting outside a nightclub in Anderson, Indiana, in February 2025. The gang member, identified as Jomajhi Larry, intended to assassinate a witness in a murder case but ended up killing an innocent woman and injuring two others. Larry was convicted for murder and gang involvement, receiving 50 years for each charge.
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  9. SocietyLocal GovAfricaOrganized CrimeFraud

    ICE Lodges Detainer on Salvadoran National Accused of Two Fatal Shootings in Houston

    Jefferson Adonay Velasquez-Torres, an 18-year-old Salvadoran national, is accused of two fatal shootings in Houston. He faces charges of murder, unlawfully carrying a weapon, and aggravated robbery. ICE has lodged a detainer asking Texas not to release him without notifying the agency. Velasquez-Torres entered the U.S. illegally as a minor in 2014 and was released into the country.
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  12. WorldRegulatorsAfricaConflict

    Trump Blames Minnesota Governor for Cyberattacks on State's Water Systems

    President Trump has dismissed claims that Iran was behind a cyberattack on more than 30 Minnesota water systems, instead blaming the state's 'corrupt governor' Tim Walz for gross incompetence. The start of a Cabinet meeting at Camp David saw Trump dismiss the foreign adversary theory entirely, stating, 'Iran should be so lucky. Iran's got bigger problems than worrying about Minnesota.' Minnesota IT Services confirmed the coordinated attack targeted operational technology at community water systems Sunday and Monday, though the state health department says no residents have been asked to modify drinking water usage.
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  14. SocietyAfrica

    Madlanga Commission Uncovers Corruption in IDAC Crime Intelligence Probe

    The Madlanga Commission spent the week examining IDAC's handling of investigations arising from MP Fadiel Adams' Section 27 referral alleging corruption within SAPS Crime Intelligence. Key witnesses, including former IDAC head Advocate Andrea Johnson, made significant concessions, admitting misuse of legal processes and acknowledging irregularities in investigations. Two investigators disputed the authenticity of the Section 27 affidavit presented to the commission, raising questions about the investigation's scope and integrity. The week's testimony also led to the suspension of three IDAC investigators and plans for institutional reforms.
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  22. SocietyAfricaOrganized CrimeFraud

    Nikšić Police Seize Cigarettes Worth Around 1,840 Euros Intended for Illegal Trade

    In Nikšić, police and customs officials discovered and seized a total of 636 packs of cigarettes worth around 1,840 euros from two commercial objects. The cigarettes were suspected of being intended for illegal trade. Criminal charges have been filed against the owners of the commercial objects, R.B. and Š.Š., for suspicion of committing the criminal offense of illegal trade. The seized cigarettes included both those with foreign tax stamps and those without. The competent state prosecutor's office has been informed and will proceed with the case.
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