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August 15: Israeli Strikes in Lebanon and Zimbabwe Ferry Deaths
In Lebanon
Israeli strikes in Lebanon killed 15 people early Saturday, according to Lebanon’s health ministry. The reported attacks included two initial strikes that killed 11 people and a later strike at another site. Three Israelis were reported injured.
On Lake Kariba
Zimbabwe’s ferry disaster death toll has risen to 69 after police recovered more bodies from Lake Kariba near the Zambian border. Eighteen children are among the dead. Investigators believe the ferry was overloaded when heavy winds capsized it on Tuesday.
In U.S. politics
Democrats have approved their 2028 primary calendar, putting South Carolina first on January 22, followed by Nevada and New Hampshire. New Mexico joins the early voting states for the first time, while Iowa loses its traditional opening position.
The Democratic National Committee also passed competing resolutions on Immigration and Customs Enforcement, one seeking specific reforms and another calling for ICE’s abolition. The votes underscore broad opposition to President Trump’s immigration crackdown, while leaving the party with two rather different answers to what comes next.
In African business
Demand for solar power is growing in South Africa and Nigeria as households and businesses look for alternatives to unreliable electricity grids. Both countries want more local manufacturing, but production remains largely limited to assembly, with China still supplying most panels, batteries and inverters.
Meanwhile, phone maker Transsion, whose Tecno, Infinix and itel brands are major sellers across Africa, is moving toward a Hong Kong listing. PalmPay, the Nigeria-launched fintech backed by Transsion and NetEase, is seeking roughly $200 million ahead of a possible IPO valuing it at more than $1 billion.
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