Africa news — August 13, 2026

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1. SocietyCorruptionProtestAfrica

   Aug 13, 2026, 23:01 UTC

   DHS Spied on Anti-ICE Protests in Minnesota

   The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) allegedly spied on anti-ICE protests in Minnesota, gathering information on dozens of individuals and organizations, including churches, labor unions, and private group chats. The surveillance was part of an effort to crack down on the state's anti-ICE protests.

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2. WorldAfrica

   Aug 13, 2026, 22:59 UTC

   Bear Cools Off in California Pool

   A bear in California was caught on video climbing into a backyard pool to cool off during a heatwave. The homeowner in Sierra Madre witnessed the unusual sight as the bear enjoyed a dip in the pool.

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3. SocietyLocal GovAfricaMiddle EastFraud

   Aug 13, 2026, 19:36 UTC

   Videos Raise Suspicion About Rota's Action in SP Shooting

   Videos have surfaced showing a military police officer handling the trunk of a car belonging to a man who was shot dead by PM teams in Itaquaquecetuba, Greater São Paulo. The trunk contained a backpack with 12 bricks of marijuana. The incident is under investigation, with the victim's defense deeming the action legitimate.

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4. SocietyAfricaBiodiversity

   Aug 13, 2026, 14:10 UTC

   Ex-Boyfriend Arrested for Shooting Woman Dead in Istanbul

   Nazir Ilgın (35) shot and killed Nilda Müge Şahin (26) in Istanbul's Şişli district while she was waiting for her friend to pick up medicine from a pharmacy. Ilgın, who had a history of violence and six previous criminal records, was arrested seven days later in the Ayazağa forest area in Sarıyer. Şahin had filed a complaint against Ilgın nine days before the murder, and a restraining order was issued against him three days before the attack.

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5. SocietyArrestAfricaFraud

   Aug 13, 2026, 09:27 UTC

   Hong Kong Student Arrested for Impersonating Intelligence Officer in HK$300M Scam

   A 19-year-old female university student in Hong Kong was arrested for allegedly impersonating an 'internal intelligence officer' and deceiving a man into signing a fake confidentiality agreement, resulting in over HK$300 million in losses. The student was arrested on August 11 in Central, and police seized suspected counterfeit enforcement documents from her residence. Investigations revealed she was likely recruited by a fraud syndicate to act as an 'investigator'.

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