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Violence and political killings in South Africa

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated

Latest: South Africa faces surge in political killings and mass shootings

South Africa is experiencing a surge in violent crime, specifically through political assassinations and high-casualty mass shootings. Between January and September 2026, at least 43 people were killed in suspected polit

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Mass shootings and security crackdown in South Africa

3 clusters · 256 sources · last updated

Latest: South African police arrest 121 suspects after deadly tavern shooting

In late September 2026, South Africa experienced two major mass shootings in separate townships. The first attack occurred at a bar in Wedela, southwest of Johannesburg, where gunmen armed with AK-47 rifles and pistols k

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Corruption and crime in Ukraine security sectors

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated

Latest: Ukraine security services face internal conflict and corruption risks

Ukraine is facing significant internal instability driven by a massive telephone scam industry and corruption within its security and legal apparatus. The fraudulent sector, which reportedly generates approximately $1 bi

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