Africa news — October 26, 2026

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1. SocietyRegulatorsAfricaMiddle EastFraud

   Oct 26, 2026, 22:33 UTC

   

   Illegal Aliens Convicted of Drug-Related Offenses

   Several illegal aliens have been convicted for drug-related offenses. Antonio Resendez Garcia and Manuel De Jesus German Diaz, both from Mexico, were convicted for methamphetamine charges. Ruben Francisco Rodriguez Martinez, an illegal alien from Honduras, was convicted for selling and possessing fentanyl near a place of worship. Juan Paredes and Felizardo Urias-Avilez, both from Mexico, were convicted for conspiring to possess and distribute methamphetamine. Walter Diaz, an illegal alien from Colombia, was convicted for possessing cocaine with intent to distribute while on board a vessel.

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2. SocietyAfricaAsia

   Oct 26, 2026, 12:36 UTC

   

   Lottery Results: Powerball & Pick 3 Numbers

   The latest lottery results are in. For Wisconsin, the Powerball and Pick 3 numbers for October 24, 2026, have been announced. Similarly, Ohio and California have released their respective Powerball, Pick 3 Midday, and Daily 3 Midday winning numbers for the same date.

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3. SocietyCorruptionAfricaFraud

   Oct 26, 2026, 10:50 UTC

   Thai Woman Sells Burglarized Home After Three Break-ins Near Police Stations

   A 44-year-old Thai woman, Thanu (also known as Thanida), has decided to sell her house in Khon Kaen province after it was burglarized three times in three years, despite being located opposite several police stations and government buildings. The first break-in caused around 60,000 baht (RM7,267) in damages, while the second resulted in the theft of valuable items worth nearly one million baht (RM121,124). Despite installing additional security measures, another break-in was detected recently. The woman has posted warning signs and urged police to arrest the suspects.

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4. SportsAfrica

   Oct 26, 2026, 08:01 UTC

   

   Truck-Train Collision in Karaganda Region

   A passenger train collided with a truck at an unguarded railway crossing in the Shet district of the Karaganda region on October 24. The 53-year-old truck driver failed to ensure road safety, leading to the collision. No injuries were reported. Police are investigating the incident.

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5. SocietyCorruptionTalksAfrica

   Oct 26, 2026, 06:04 UTC

   Director of Accounts Sentenced to 8 Years for Bribery

   The Criminal Court of Dhi Qar has issued a ruling sentencing the Director of Accounts in the Provincial Diwan to 8 years in prison for his conviction on charges of bribery.

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6. WorldAfricaEuropeMiddle East

   Oct 26, 2026, 00:58 UTC

   Bolsonaro Wins Second Round in Israel and Roraima

   Flavio Bolsonaro has won the second round elections in Israel with 80.81% of the votes against Lula's 19.19%, and in Roraima with 72.46% against Lula's 27.54%.

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