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Flood-hit Chad declares state of emergency
Flood-hit Chad declares state of emergency
by  AFP

Chad's leader Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno on Wednesday declared a state of emergency as the country struggles to deal with exceptional flooding that has affected hundreds of thousands of lives. The 38-year-old five-star general took the helm in April 2021 after his father, Idriss Deby Itno -- Chad's iron-fisted ruler for three decades -- was killed during an operation against rebels. dwi-lad/pvh/rox

Sundowns regain lead in South Africa as ref escorted to safety
Sundowns regain lead in South Africa as ref escorted to safety
by  AFP

Sphelele Mkhulise scored his first South African Premiership goal this season to give Mamelodi Sundowns a 1-0 win over Marumo Gallants on Wednesday that takes them top again. Seeking a sixth straight Premiership title and 13th overall, Sundowns reclaimed top spot with 22 points from 10 matches, ahead of promoted Richards Bay on goal difference.

US hits network that smuggled chips to Russian arms makers
US hits network that smuggled chips to Russian arms makers
by  AFP

US authorities indicted five Russians Wednesday who allegedly shipped American electronic components to Russia arms makers, some of which have been found on the battlefield in Ukraine. "Some of the types of electronic components obtained through the criminal scheme have been found in Russian weapons platforms seized on the battlefield in Ukraine," the Justice Department said.

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