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Africa news — August 7, 2026

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

4 publications

  1. SocietyAfrica

    PowerBall Jackpot Reaches R67 Million Ahead of Tonight's Draw

    The PowerBall jackpot has climbed to an estimated R67 million for tonight's draw, with PowerBall Xtra offering an additional R6 million. The draw takes place at 21:00, broadcast live on e.tv and SABC, with ticket sales closing at 20:40. Players match five numbers from a pool of 50, plus a PowerBall number from 1 to 16, either self-selected or via Quick Pick. Adding PowerBall Xtra costs an extra R5 per board, giving a second shot at winning from the same numbers.
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  2. SocietyCivil RightsPeaceAfrica

    90% of Maine's Autism Support Services Lack Justification

    Federal investigators found widespread irregularities in Maine’s support services for adults with autism, with 90% of services billed lacking justification. CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz revealed these findings during a DOJ anti-fraud press conference, stating that programs designed to help disabled Americans have increasingly become vehicles for fraud. The Trump administration has been urging states to increase oversight of Medicaid autism services and examine the surge in spending on applied behavior analysis therapy.
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  3. WorldRegulatorsAfricaMiddle East

    Spain Demands Italy Lift Schengen Border Controls Amid Ceuta Migrant Crisis

    Spain has given Italy an ultimatum to lift border controls imposed after the migrant influx in Ceuta or face 'proportionate measures'. Italy, led by Giorgia Meloni, suspended the Schengen Agreement with Spain on August 1 due to security concerns. Around 72,000 migrants reached Ceuta from Morocco, with thousands still remaining. Spain argues the measure is unfair and discriminatory, while Italy insists it's necessary to ensure national security.
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  4. U.S.AfricaNorth America

    Ethiopian Airlines Resumes and Expands U.S., African Flights

    Ethiopian Airlines has announced it will resume flights to the United States and other African destinations. From June 1, 2021, the airline will operate three weekly flights to Washington D.C. via Toronto, Canada. Additionally, Ethiopian Airlines will start flights to Mexico City from June 1, 2023, and resume flights to Addis Ababa from August 1, 2021. The airline also plans to operate flights to Eritrea's capital, Asmara, and resume services to Rome starting June 1, 2021.
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