South Africa: University of Capetown Jewish group outraged over Palestinian students streaming Hamas, PIJ messages

The bizarre reasoning of Palestinian students at the University of Capetown goes like this: If Jewish students can invite Israeli Defense Force (IDF) representatives to the University of Capetown, who defend the existence of the state of Israel, then Palestinian students can steam violent jihad messages, too. The Hamas Covenant is formally entitled “The Covenant […]

7 soldiers in Chad killed in explosion blamed on Boko Haram extremists

An explosive device detonated during a patrol in Chad, killing seven soldiers. The government suspects Boko Haram extremists from Nigeria, officials say.

Nigeria sentences Chinese national to death for girlfriend's murder

A Nigerian court sentenced Frank Geng-Quangrong to death on Tuesday after convicting him of killing his girlfriend, Ummukulsum Sani, in 2022.

World travelers surprise security guard with helicopter ride over South Africa: ‘Big smile on his face'

Two world travelers took their apartment security guard from South Africa on a once-in-a-lifetime helicopter ride as a way to show their appreciation for him and his work.

Top Ethiopian bank recoups 80% of losses after 'glitch' let customers withdraw money they didn't have

The Commercial Bank of Ethiopia — the East African country's largest — claims to have recouped nearly 80% of the cash it lost during an apparent system glitch.

Kenya starts to hand over to relatives the bodies of 429 members of a doomsday cult

Kenya's government began returning to relatives the exhumed bodies of more than 400 members of a doomsday cult; leader of the cult is accused of asking followers to starve themselves.

Bassirou Diomaye Faye emerges as Senegal's next president after contentious election cycle

Opposition-backed political newcomer Bassirou Diomaye Faye, 44, has been elected president of Senegal, set to succeed incumbent Macky Sall.

South Sudan to reopen schools after 2-week, extreme heat-induced closure

The South Sudanese government on Tuesday announced that the country's schools will reopen next week after being shuttered by triple-digit temperatures.

Tunisian journalist to stand trial for allegedly insulting public official online

Prominent Tunisian journalist Mohamed Boughalleb is set to stand trial next month for allegedly insulting a public official on social media.

4 sentenced to death for 2013 assassination of Tunisian politician

A Tunisian court has delivered verdicts in the case of the murder of politician Chokri Belaid, who was assassinated in 2013. Four people have been sentenced to death.

Rewritten Togo constitution bucked by citizens, stokes dictatorial fears

Opposition leaders and disenfranchised citizens called Wednesday for protests against a new constitution that would prolong the tenure of authoritarian President Faure Gnassingbé.

Woman left with kidney damage after visiting hair salon

A 26-year-old Tunisian woman suffered acute kidney injuries after a hair-straightening procedure burned her hair and gave her diarrhea and a fever.

Easter shoppers get a bittersweet surprise in their baskets as global cocoa prices soar to 'record highs'

In the wake of unprecedented climate patterns in Africa, the global price of cocoa has soared to record highs, causing a sudden spike in the price of chocolate.

Haiti waits for Kenyan police mission to fight gangs amid fears they won't come

Kenya says it will not send in police forces until Haiti establishes an interim government as gang violence rages. Some Haitians fear the international help will never come.

'Dune 2' Criticized for Lack of Middle-Eastern, North African Representation, Failure to Address Western Imperialism

The hit sci-fi epic Dune 2 has been met with criticism in some quarters for its lack of Middle-Eastern, North African (MENA) representation.

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French lawmakers vote to condemn 1961 massacre of Algerian protesters

The French National Assembly voted Thursday to condemn the brutality of a 1961 police crackdown on Algerian protesters, which left about 120 people dead.

Bus carrying Easter worshippers veers off bridge and plunges nearly 200 feet, killing at least 45

A bus heading to an Easter festival plunged off a mountain pass bridge and fell nearly 200 feet, killing at least 45 people. An 8-year-old child was the sole survivor of the crash.

45 dead after bus plunges off bridge in South Africa, leaving 8-year-old as only survivor

Forty-five people are dead after a bus transporting worshippers from Botswana to an Easter weekend church gathering plunged off a bridge in South Africa, officials say.

European Union plans to expedite financial aid to Egypt, bypassing usual safeguards

The European Union plans to expedite $1.1 billion in aid to Egypt through an urgent funding procedure, bypassing parliamentary oversight and other safeguards.

A tropical cyclone makes landfall in northern Madagascar, killing 18 people

18 people have been killed and four people are missing this week in Madagascar after a tropical cyclone made landfall on the north end of the island nation; severe flooding has affected villages.

South Africa: Bus of Christians Headed to Easter Services Veers off Bridge, Killing All but One Child

A bus with 46 Christians on board veered off a bridge in the mountains of South Africa, killing all passengers except an 8-year-old girl.

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Nigeria, World’s Most Dangerous Place to Be Christian, Prepares for Easter

Nigeria’s police chief on Thursday ordered around-the-clock enhanced security at public venues across the country throughout the Easter weekend, fearing religious violence in a country where Christians are under almost constant attack.

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Ohio woman, 94, sets out to visit all 7 continents with her grandson's help: 'Always think positive'

Joy Ryan, 94, of Ohio is proving that it's never too late to see the world as she travels to every single continent alongside her grandson, Brad. Fox News Digital spoke with her.

74 migrants found in wooden boat on Mediterranean Sea, Greece's coast guard says

Dozens of migrants were discovered on Sunday aboard a wooden boat in the Mediterranean Sea between northern Africa and southern Europe, officials said.

Americans stranded by Norwegian Cruise Line after island excursion, left without money, vital meds: report

American passengers on a Norwegian Cruise were stranded on an island Friday, and the group, including a man without his heart medicine, still hasn't reconnected with the ship

Biden administration tightens rules on African elephant imports, stops short of total ban

The Biden administration is implementing new restrictions on the trade of elephant trophies, but declined to issue an outright ban, sparking rebuke from some advocates.

Congo appoints its first female prime minister as violence surges in the east

The Democratic Republic of Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi has fulfilled a campaign promise and has appointed Judith Suminwa Tuluka as the country's first female prime minister.

To raise mental health awareness, Nigerian swims length of Lagos' longest bridge

A Nigerian swimmer named Akinrodoye Samuel sought to raise awareness of mental health issues by swimming the length of the longest bridge in Lagos, nearly 7.45 miles.

Senegal swears in Africa's youngest elected leader as president in a dramatic prison-to-palace rise

Bassirou Diomaye Faye was inaugurated as president of Senegal on Tuesday, making the 44-year-old Africa's youngest elected leader; he was released from prison just weeks before the vote.

Americans stranded by Norwegian Cruise save elderly passenger, family says: Ship 'left her to die'

Julie Lenkoff, 80, suffered a medical emergency on a Norwegian Cruise, which "medically disembarked" her on an African island, but her family said the cruise line never contacted them.

8-year-old girl who survived bus crash that killed 45 to be released from South African hospital

An 8-year-old girl is the sole survivor of a bus crash in South Africa that killed at least 45 people. She is set to be discharged from the hospital on Wednesday.

Morocco museum hosts one of Africa’s first exhibitions of Cuban art

A show at Morocco’s Mohammed VI Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art is one of the first exhibitions of Cuban art at an African museum, officials say.

Uganda court upholds controversial law allowing death penalty for 'aggravated homosexuality'

Uganda's Constitutional Court has upheld a controversial anti-gay law, allowing the death penalty for "aggravated homosexuality." The measure was signed last year.

Norwegian Cruise says stranded American passengers were over hour late to ship, given passports: report

Norwegian Cruise Line said the stranded group of eight – including six Americans – was an hour late getting back to the ship from their excursion.

ISIS-linked rebels kill at least a dozen civilians near Congo's Ugandan border

Islamic State-linked rebels with the Allied Democratic Forces killed at least a dozen civilians in a raid near the Democratic Republic of the Congo's eastern border.

South African parliament speaker resigns over bribery, corruption allegations

Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula of the South African parliament resigned Wednesday over allegations that she accepted bribes as defense minister.

South Sudan's president warns against clinging to power after call to postpone elections

Salva Kiir, president of South Sudan, warned lawmakers on Wednesday 'not to cling to power' following a proposed postponement of December's elections, originally supposed to be held in 2023.

79-year-old US tourist killed by bull elephant while on Zambian safari

An American tourist was killed by a bull elephant in Kafue National Park in Zambia after the titanic animal chased down a safari group's vehicle and flipped it with its tusks.

Vet awarded Silver Star three decades after actions in Battle of Mogadishu

A veteran of the legendary Battle of Mogadishu received a Silver Star, the nation's third-highest award for valor, last week, three decades after his actions.

Activists seek more pressure on Uganda over 'aggravated homosexuality' law

Gay rights activists are calling on the international community to levy more pressure against the Ugandan government over its strict homosexuality law.

Hundreds of mass graves unearthed in Rwanda decades after 1994 genocide

In Rwanda, ongoing excavation efforts have uncovered over 1,000 human remains after three decades of government efforts to give genocide victims burials.

Nigerian film raises awareness about dozens of girls abducted from school in 2014

A new film in Nigeria is being screened to remember the nearly 100 schoolgirls who are still in captivity 10 years after they were seized from their school.

Zimbabwe introduces new currency as depreciation and rising inflation stoke economic turmoil

Zimbabwe has launched a new currency, which will be called ZiG and goes into effect on Monday, to replace its previous one that lost more than 70% of its value since January.

Egyptian authorities arrest 10 after a pro-Gaza rally calling for severing ties with Israel

10 activists were arrested by Egyptian authorities this week after participating in a pro-Palestinian protest; the country has 'largely banned' public protests.

First U.N. food supplies arrive in Sudan's Darfur after months but millions face acute hunger

The U.N. has begun distributing food in Darfur, a war-ravaged province in Sudan, for the first time in months; around 18 million people in Sudan face acute hunger.

US concerned over South Africa's growing ties with Russia, Iran and Hamas: 'Fallen' for propaganda

South Africa's doubled down on its role in the BRICS economic bloc, forming tighter relationships with Russia, China and, now, Iran, after the group agreed to expand its membership.

Ferry accident off Mozambique’s coast leaves more than 90 dead: officials

A makeshift ferry sank off Mozambique’s northern coast on Sunday, killing at least 94 people. Officials said 26 people were missing following the incident.

Violent weather leaves at least 1 dead near South African capital

Strong winds and heavy rain have left at least one person dead in South Africa's coastal Western Cape province, which includes Cape Town, officials reported Monday.

Rwanda's leader is concerned over perceived US ambiguity about victims of the 1994 genocide

Paul Kagame, president of Rwanda, said on Monday he was concerned by what he views as a failure by the U.S. to call the 1994 massacres a genocide against the country's Tutsis.

At Least 94 Killed in Mozambique After Ferryboat Capsizes

At least 94 people were killed after an unlicensed and heavily overloaded ferryboat capsized off the northern coast of Mozambique.

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Sierra Leone Declares State of Emergency over ‘Zombie’ Drug Made from Human Bones

Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio declared a national emergency on Friday over surging abuse of kush, an addictive drug that can be manufactured from powdered human bones. Addicts have been digging up graves to get the bones they need, prompting the police to station guards around cemeteries in the capital city of Freetown.

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Death toll in Mozambique ferry disaster climbs to 98

98 people have been confirmed dead in the Sunday sinking of an overcrowded ferry off the coast of Mozambique. An estimated 130 people were aboard the vessel.

Kenyan hospital lays off 100 striking doctors as nationwide strike nears a month

A public hospital has laid off 100 doctors in Kenya's capitol of Nairobi who are taking part in an ongoing nationwide strike; the hospital has hired new doctors to replace those striking.

A South African court overturns ban, rules that former leader Jacob Zuma can run in the election

South Africa's former President Jacob Zuma can run for office in the coming general election, the country's Electoral Court ruled on Tuesday; this ruling overturns an earlier decision.

Morocco's earthquake killed thousands. But survivors marking Ramadan say it didn't shake their faith

A 6.8 magnitude earthquake that killed thousands in Morocco's Atlas Mountains in September has not stopped some residents from honoring their traditions during Islam's holy month of Ramadan.

Olympic 'Blade Runner' Oscar Pistorius who shot girlfriend struggles to find job after prison time: report

South Africa's Oscar Pistorius is struggling to find employment after prison as members of his church see him as a "shadow" of the man he once was, report says.

Saw it Coming: Civil Rights Groups Demand Baltimore Bridge be Re-Named

After Michigan teen's suicide, Nigerian brothers plead guilty to planning deadly sextortion scheme

Nigerian brothers Samuel and Samson Ogoshi pleaded guilty for conspiring to extort minors on Wednesday, two years after Michigan teen Jordan DeMay died by suicide.

Military-led Mali suspends all political activity until further notice

Mali's military junta has issued a decree suspending all political activity in the country until further notice in a purported bid to uphold public order.

African drone company uses AI to give vital help to US fruit and nut farmers

A South African startup is using AI software, drones and mobile phones to combat climate change by analyzing fruit and nut crops for U.S. farmers and growers in 18 other countries.

3 dead after militia shootout in Ethiopian capital

A shootout between police and militiamen in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, left three people dead — a rare occurrence of regional violence spilling into the densely-populated capital.

Transgender Nigerian influencer imprisoned on rare money-throwing conviction

Okuneye Idris Olanrewaju, more commonly known as Bobrisky, has been sentenced to six months in prison under a rarely-enforced law against "spraying" money.

Russian military trainers arrive in Niger as relations deteriorate with the US

As Niger pulls away from close cooperation with the U.S. in counterterrorism efforts, the country has instead turned to Russia for help with fighting Islamic insurgents.

At least 13 dead, 15,000 displaced as floods wash over Kenya

At least 13 people have been reported dead and some 15,000 displaced after heavy rains induced devastating floods across Kenya amidst this year's wet season.

8 wild buffaloes electrocuted by low-lying power lines in Kenya

Eight wild buffaloes were electrocuted after walking into low-lying power lines at the Lake Nakuru National Park in western Kenya, authorities reported Friday.

Nigerian Brothers Plead Guilty to Sextortion Scam After Suicide of Michigan Teen

A pair of Nigerian brothers pleaded guilty to conspiring to sexually exploit American minors after a 17-year-old Michigan boy committed suicide as a result of their online sextortion scheme.

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Ethiopian Jews in dire need as Israel-Hamas conflict disrupts established aid, Jewish charity says

Ethiopian Jews are in dire need of international aid as enduring issues of insufficient medical resources and food scarcity continue to plague their enclaves in Gondar and Addis Ababa.

Christians in Africa face worrying rise in killings, persecution and displacement

According to one group Christians are being persecuted, killed and displaced in 28 of Africa’s 54 countries. Nigeria is one country that has seen a massive rise in attacks against the faithful.

African weather system generating rumors of UFOs and 80-foot waves, blamed on software 'error'

A software glitch in a weather application led alien and UFO sleuths to believe there was an underwater anomaly the size of Texas, generating 80-foot waves off Africa.

US judge claims no jurisdiction over lawsuits accusing Libyan commander of war crimes

Civil lawsuits alleging that Khalifa Hifter, a Libyan military commander and U.S. citizen, killed civilians in the Libyan civil war was tossed out of U.S. court.

Key piece of UK government's plan to send migrants to Rwanda expected to become law

The British government is pushing forward with legislation to implement a controversial plan to send asylum-seekers to Rwanda, despite legal challenges.

Paris summit convenes to mobilize aid for Sudan, which is wracked by war and on the brink of famine

Sudan faces a dire humanitarian crisis due to a yearlong war, with millions at risk of starvation. Diplomats are set to meet in Paris to address the issue.

World Bank 'ringing alarm bells' as income gap between riches and poorest countries widens

The World Bank reports half of the world's poorest countries are getting poorer as the income gap between them and the world's richest countries grows for the first time this century.

Ethiopian national Sisay Lemma wins Boston Marathon

Sisay Lemma of Ethiopia won the Boston Marathon on Monday, blazing through the course in 2 hours, 6 minutes and 17 seconds — the 10th-fastest time in the race's history.

Nigeria Marks 10 Years Since Boko Haram Chibok Kidnappings: 91 Girls Still Missing, 'Little Has Changed'

Sunday marked the tenth anniversary of the Boko Haram kidnapping of nearly 300 mostly Christian girls from their school in Chibok, Nigeria.

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8 family members dead after makeshift boat sinks in Mozambique

At least eight people from the same family have been reported dead after their homemade boat sank on a tributary of the Zambezi river in Mozambique.

Fundraising effort for conflict-hit Ethiopia garners $630M, just over half of $1B goal

A U.N.-backed gathering has reportedly raised some $630 million in funding for conflict-ravaged Ethiopia, but still fell far short of its billion-dollar goal.

Boat containing decomposing bodies of 9 African migrants washes up in Brazil

A boat containing the bodies of nine migrants from Mali and Mauritania was found adrift Saturday in the Atlantic Ocean off Brazil's coast.

Algerian journalist claims country expelled him without explanation

Farid Alilat, a writer for Algeria's French-language Jeune Afrique magazine, claims he was detained for 11 hours after returning from a trip abroad.

Over 1,300 African Migrants Gather Outside New York City Hall over Promise of Green Cards

Roughly 1,300 African migrants gathered outside New York City Hall on Tuesday over what some believed were promises of a green card.

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Caribbean ambassador proposes establishment of assembly to seek reparations for transatlantic slavery

A Caribbean ambassador has voiced the importance of creating an international tribunal to address reparations for transatlantic slavery and its enduring impacts.

China Buys into Niger Junta to Secure Oil Supply

China’s state-owned oil company CNPC, the China National Petroleum Corporation, has signed a $400 million deal with the military junta that controls Niger, providing a much-needed infusion of cash after the coup damaged relations with Niger’s previous big oil customers, the United States and France.

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Tunisian journalist gets 6 months in prison for insulting official as government cracks down on critical media

A well-known Tunisian journalist was sentenced to six months in prison after being arrested for insulting an official. The government has increasingly silenced dissent.

Nigerian army rescues woman who was abducted a decade ago and her 3 children

Nigerian soldiers rescued a pregnant woman who was abducted by extremists a decade ago while she was a schoolgirl in the village of Chibok, officials said.

Burkina Faso's military government expels 3 French diplomats from country

Three French diplomats have reportedly been expelled from Burkina Faso by the country's ruling military junta for subversive activities.

Nightmare in Niger -- Exclusive: Biden Administration Leaves Hundreds of U.S. Troops 'Hostage' in Niger

More than 1,000 U.S. troops are effectively being held hostage in Niger with medical supplies running low -- stuck between the military junta-controlled government's demands for them to leave and the Biden administration's refusal to let them go home after the end of their deployments, according to a report prepared by Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) and obtained exclusively by Breitbart News.

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Kenya’s military chief dies in a helicopter crash

Kenya's President William Ruto announced Thursday that the country's miltary chief Gen. Francis Ogolla died in a helicopter crash; Ruto declared 3 days of national mourning.

How South Africa's former leader Zuma turned on his allies and became a surprise election foe

South Africa's national election will be unusual this year as polls and analysts warn that the ruling African National Congress party might receive less than 50% of votes.

Zimbabwe grants clemency to over 4,000 prisoners, some of whom were sentenced to death

Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa granted clemency Thursday to over 4,000 prisoners, including some who had been on death row.

European Migrant Crisis: West African Route Crossings Surge to Record High

The EU's Frontex border agency said illegal migrant crossings of the West African route to the Canary Islands have hit a record high.

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Chess champion in NYC attempts to break world record for longest chess marathon

Tunde Onakoya, a chess champion and advocate for child education, is striving to set a new Guinness World Record for the longest continuous chess marathon.

US renews effort to retain foothold in Niger as junta looks to push troops out

The U.S. is attempting to broker a new agreement with Niger's military junta that would allow it to remain in the West African country.

Asylum Seeker Raped Teen After Deportation Flight Was Blocked

"Poster boy" for the anti-deportation movement who held a "migrants are not criminals" sign at a protest has pleaded guilty to rape.

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US military begins process to remove troops from troubled African nation

The Biden administration has kickstarted the process of removing U.S. troops from Niger, though a timeline on the effort is not immediately clear.

In New York City, chess champion sets new world record for 'longest chess marathon'

The new world record for "longest chess marathon" was set in New York City this week when Nigerian chess champion Tunde Onakoya played for 60 hours straight.

Rwanda is Safer Than London, According to the British Government

Tories get in not-so subtle dig at mayor Sadiq Khan by stating the Rwandan capital is now "arguably safer than London". 

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Antony Blinken Angers Rwandan Genocide Victims, 'Retraumatized Many Survivors'

An organization representing the ethnic Tutsi survivors of the 1994 Rwandan genocide condemned Antony Blinken.

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UK plan to send migrants to Rwanda criticized by human rights groups after Parliament backs new law

Britain's decision to send asylum-seekers to Rwanda has drawn criticism from humanitarian organizations. The UK government claims the move will deter illegal crossings.

Morocco wants to become an aviation hub, but airplane makers struggle to meet demand

Moroccan officials want to grow the country's aviation industry, as companies like Airbus and Boeing outsource production, design and maintenance to countries from Thailand to Mexico.

UK approached Botswana to take ‘unwanted immigrants,’ African country's foreign minister says

Botswana's foreign minister Lemogang Kwape said on Tuesday that the African country declined a request by the U.K. to take some of their "unwanted immigrants."

Rwanda's Hope Hostel, which once housed genocide survivors, ready to take in migrants from UK

After the British Parliament approved a bill this week allowing the deportation of some migrants to Rwanda, the East African country said it is ready to receive them.

Togo cracking down on media, opposition ahead of parliamentary elections: report

Amnesty International said in its annual report Wednesday that authorities in Togo have prevented civilians from protesting peacefully, and have repressed the media.