Africa news — August 23, 2026

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1. SocietyAfricaFraud

   Aug 23, 2026, 19:54 UTC

   

   Two Vessels Collide in Boka: 15 Injured, Driver Under Alcohol Influence

   Two vessels collided in Boka Kotorska Bay, injuring 15 people. The incident occurred around 22:20 on the Stoliv-Prčanj route. One vessel was operated by B.C., a Serbian citizen, who was under the influence of alcohol. Both vessel operators were tested for alcohol and psychoactive substances, with B.C. found to be over the limit. A criminal report will be filed against B.C. for suspected endangerment of public traffic.

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2. SocietyAfrica

   Aug 23, 2026, 19:53 UTC

   

   Greek Government Payments: e-ΦΚΑ and ΔΥΠΑ from 24 to 28 August

   From 24 to 28 August, a total of €2,483,783,697.78 will be paid to 4,325,802 beneficiaries as part of the scheduled payments of e-ΦΚΑ and the Public Employment Service in Greece. This includes main and supplementary pensions, unemployment benefits, maternity leave subsidies, subsidized employment programs, and philanthropic programs.

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3. WorldAfrica

   Aug 23, 2026, 18:32 UTC

   

   Multiple Accidents on Panamericana Sur and Simón Bolívar Avenue

   Several traffic accidents occurred on the Panamericana Sur in Peru and Simón Bolívar Avenue in Quito, Ecuador, resulting in multiple injuries and fatalities. In Arequipa, Peru, at least four people were injured in a triple crash, while in Quito, Ecuador, seven people were injured in an accident involving a bus. Another accident on the Panamericana Norte in Ecuador left two people injured and caused partial road closure.

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4. CultureAfrica

   Aug 23, 2026, 18:32 UTC

   

   Tyler Duckworth's Funeral

   The Challenge alum Tyler Duckworth was laid to rest in a private funeral attended by his 'brother' Johnny 'Bananas' Devenanzio. The reality TV star died at age 44 on Aug. 11 after being found unresponsive in his bathroom.

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5. SocietyAfricaAsiaIsrael

   Aug 23, 2026, 18:31 UTC

   

   14-Year-Old Palestinian Child Killed by Israeli Forces in Nablus

   14-year-old Palestinian child, Islam Al-Ajouri, was killed by Israeli forces during a raid in the Askar refugee camp, east of Nablus. The incident occurred on Sunday, with medical sources confirming the child's death. The Israeli army has not yet commented on the incident.

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6. WorldAfricaAsia

   Aug 23, 2026, 18:30 UTC

   

   Search for Spanish Businessman After Boat Fall

   Juan José Mutilba, a 66-year-old Spanish businessman, fell from his boat into the sea between Sicily and Greece on August 18. His wife, who was on the boat, was unable to help him immediately due to lack of phone signal and drifted for three days before raising the alarm. The search for Mutilba continues, with Italian and Greek authorities involved.

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7. U.S.Africa

   Aug 23, 2026, 18:29 UTC

   

   AAI Proposes Rs 1,200 Crore Bhubaneswar Airport T3

   Airports Authority of India (AAI) has moved a proposal worth Rs 1,200 crore for the construction of a new terminal (T3) at Bhubaneswar Airport to the Finance Ministry's Public Investment Board (PIB) for approval. Upon approval, the tendering and construction process can commence. The new terminal is designed to handle 8.6 million passengers annually.

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8. SocietyAfrica

   Aug 23, 2026, 18:28 UTC

   Hygiene-Violating Bakery in Gaziantep Closed for 3 Days

   A bakery in Gaziantep was closed for three days after being found non-compliant with hygiene rules by Shahinbey Municipality's traffic inspectors. Mayor Mehmet Tahmazoğlu emphasized the priority of public health and the regularity of inspections.

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9. SocietyProtestAfricaJustice

   Aug 23, 2026, 18:28 UTC

   

   Man Killed in Taxi Stabbing Incident in Ramsgate

   A man has died after being stabbed inside a taxi in Ramsgate, Kent. The attack occurred at around 4:50 AM on Sunday, with two men found with stab wounds. A 21-year-old suspect has been arrested. One victim, a 52-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the hospital, while the other, a 48-year-old man, was later released. Police have sealed off parts of Ramsgate harbour following the incident.

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10. SocietyRegulatorsAfricaNorth America

    Aug 23, 2026, 18:27 UTC

    10 Illegal Immigrants Escape from Tanah Merah Immigration Detention Depot

    Ten undocumented immigrants, including seven Thai nationals, one Indonesian, one Bangladeshi, and one Rohingya, escaped from the Tanah Merah Immigration Detention Depot in Kelantan, Malaysia. Police are conducting operations to recapture them, with the public urged to provide information if they spot individuals wearing bright green clothes (Immigration Detention Depot uniforms) and with shaved heads. The last known location was Bukit Tebu, Tanah Merah. One suspect has been recaptured.

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11. SocietyLocal GovProtestAfricaFraud

    Aug 23, 2026, 18:27 UTC

    

    Evil Soldier Mom Kills Daughter, 2, Then Gets 'Afterlife' Photo Memorial

    A soldier's mother, identified as Evil, has been arrested for beating her 2-year-old daughter to death. After the child's death, the mother commissioned a twisted 'afterlife' photo memorial, which went viral on social media. The photographer who took the picture revealed that Evil had told her the child had choked on a banana.

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12. WorldAfrica

    Aug 23, 2026, 18:26 UTC

    

    Six Armed Group Members Killed in Anambra Joint Security Operation

    Six members of an armed group were killed by security operatives in Ogbaru Local Government Area, Anambra State. The operation was led by the Anambra State Police Command and aimed to dismantle criminal networks and violent non-state actors.

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13. SocietyAfricaMiddle EastDefense

    Aug 23, 2026, 18:25 UTC

    

    Kuwaiti Stabbed in Parking Dispute at Al Jahra Mall

    A Kuwaiti man was stabbed following a parking dispute at Al Jahra shopping mall. A Bedoun suspect has been arrested and charged with attempted murder. Police are investigating the motive and knife possession.

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14. SocietyCorruptionIndictmentAfricaFraud

    Aug 23, 2026, 13:58 UTC

    

    Rapper Tony Boy Arrested for Drug Possession and Illegal Gun Ownership

    Tony Boy, a 26-year-old rapper from Padua with a significant online following, was arrested in Milan after police found cocaine, marijuana, hashish, a gun with an erased serial number, and around 50 rounds of ammunition in his home. He was also charged with resisting arrest and illegally processing data after live-streaming the police raid on his social media platforms.

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15. SocietyAfrica

    Aug 23, 2026, 01:47 UTC

    Student Groups Clash in Andhra Pradesh

    Tensions escalated in Andhra Pradesh when student groups from different regions clashed on the road, using sticks and rods to hit each other. The incident began as an argument and involved students from the North-East and local areas.

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