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Reports: Egypt, Fearing Incoming Palestinians, Refuses to Open Rafah Border Crossing

By: John Hayward Β·Β John Hayward β€” May 16th 2024 at 16:49

Egypt on Wednesday rejected a plan that the Israeli government presented to reopen the Rafah border crossing.

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Ex-South African leader's corruption trial date set as he fights another case to run for election

β€” May 16th 2024 at 17:58
South African prosecutors said that the country's former President Jacob Zuma will go on trial next April for alleged corruption, years after he was formally charged with taking bribes.

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South Africa urges UN's top court to order cease-fire in Gaza to shield citizens in Rafah

β€” May 16th 2024 at 15:33
During hearings held by the International Court of Justice over measures to stop Israel's military operation in Rafah, South Africa urged the top U.N. court to order a cease-fire in Gaza.

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Tunisian lawyers strike in protest, alleging torture of arrested colleague

β€” May 16th 2024 at 12:58
Lawyers in Tunisia protested recent arrests on Thursday, including two lawyers who were charged with violating a cybercrime statute targeting fake news.

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9 men accused of causing deadly Mediterranean shipwreck were not even crew, Greek defense team says

β€” May 16th 2024 at 12:45
Nine men are going on trial in Greece for the shipwreck of a fishing boat carrying hundreds of migrants. Their lawyers claim the men were just passengers, not crew members.

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Niger Coup Official Calls Biden Diplomacy β€˜Unacceptable,’ β€˜Condescending’

By: John Hayward Β·Β John Hayward β€” May 15th 2024 at 17:08

Niger’s Prime Minister Ali Mahaman Lamine Zeine said in an interview on Tuesday that his government’s relations with the United States broke down because the Biden administration adopted a β€œcondescending tone and lack of respect.”

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Leah Sharibu, Christian Schoolgirl Abducted by Boko Haram 6 Years Ago, Turns 21 in Captivity

By: Frances Martel Β·Β Frances Martel β€” May 15th 2024 at 14:34

Nigerian Christians took the streets on Tuesday to protest their government's incompetence in containing the threat of radical Islamist terrorism, marking the 21st birthday of Christian longtime Boko Haram captive Leah Sharibu.

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Switzerland Convicts Former Gambian Interior Minister of Crimes Against Humanity

By: Breitbart London Β·Β Breitbart London β€” May 15th 2024 at 10:55

Switzerland convicted a former interior minister of Gambia over the repression against opponents of its longtime dictator.

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Child soldiers used by Islamist group in Mozambique attacks, says Human Rights Watch

β€” May 15th 2024 at 12:04
In Mozambique, an Islamist group operating used children in attacks on a town last week. Human Rights Watch reported residents who fled recognized some boys as their missing relatives.

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Former Gambian interior minister sentenced for crimes against humanity by Swiss court

β€” May 15th 2024 at 08:16
The former interior minister of Gambia has been convicted by Switzerland’s top criminal court for crimes against humanity, resulting in a 20-year prison sentence.

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GOP senators blast Biden admin moves in Africa as Russia looks to fill vacuum

By: Paul Tilsley β€” May 15th 2024 at 03:00
Senior GOP senators are voicing concern over President Biden's Africa policy. This follows Niger and Chad telling U.S. troops to leave as analysts say the U.S. is losing influence to Russia and China.

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76M people were displaced within their countries in 2023, migration tracking group says

β€” May 14th 2024 at 05:36
In 2023, conflicts and natural disasters resulted in a record 76 million people being displaced within their own countries, according to a top migration monitoring group.

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Report: Joe Biden Officially Loses Niger, Orders All U.S. Troops Out

By: John Hayward Β·Β John Hayward β€” May 13th 2024 at 15:31

The Pentagon has formally ordered all 1,000 American combat troops remaining in Niger to withdraw over the next few months.

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Sickle cell patient offers hope to Ugandan community where disease is prevalent

β€” May 13th 2024 at 12:33
A Ugandan woman who has directly confronted the challenges of living with sickle cell disease has converted her personal journey into advocacy, she says.

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In Sudan, 72 villages burned last month as fire 'used indiscriminately as weapon of war,' study says

β€” May 13th 2024 at 11:15
In Sudan's civil war, fire is being used to burn villages and displace civilians with more frequency than before. April 2024 saw more fires than any other month of the war.

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle experience Nigerian dancing, fashion while visiting charities

β€” May 13th 2024 at 09:32
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry viewed traditional Nigerian dances and were gifted traditional garments while visiting Lagos, where they attended fundraisers and charity events.

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Rescue efforts for workers trapped in South Africa building collapse continues, 1 more survivor found

β€” May 13th 2024 at 07:54
Rescue crews in South Africa are still working to recover workers who were trapped underneath rubble when an apartment building collapsed. One worker was found alive after six days.

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9 Nigerian students kidnapped at gunpoint in region's latest school abduction

β€” May 10th 2024 at 12:39
Gunmen kidnapped at least nine students from a Nigerian school in the latest in a series of school abductions that started when Islamic militants abducted over 200 schoolgirls in 2014.

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US troops in standoff in African nations as Cold War-like tensions take hold on continent

By: Paul Tilsley β€” May 10th 2024 at 10:00
A standoff is said to exist between Washington and the military juntas running Chad and Niger, who both want U.S. troops to leave, while welcoming Russian forces

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European naval force arrests 6 suspected pirates after Gulf of Aden attack

β€” May 10th 2024 at 09:48
In the Gulf of Aden, European naval forces intercepted six suspected pirates who fired on an oil tanker, likely part of a rise in piracy attacks linked to Somalia.

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Boeing 737 catches fire, skids off runway at Senegal's main airport

β€” May 9th 2024 at 20:14
A Boeing 737-300 Air SΓ©nΓ©gal flight carrying 85 people caught fire and skidded off a runway at the African nation's main airport just outside Dakar.

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Chad's military leader wins disputed presidential election

β€” May 9th 2024 at 17:52
Chadian military leader Mahamat Deby Itno has been declared the winner of this week's presidential election, though opponents are casting doubt on its legitimacy.

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UN seeks $430 million for drought-hit Zimbabwe, saying millions of people need food and water

β€” May 9th 2024 at 17:50
The U.N. humanitarian agency has said about half of the population of Zimbabwe needs water and food urgently, and has launched an appeal for $430 million to help those in need.

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Tent camps razed and activists arrested as Tunisia clamps down on migrants

β€” May 9th 2024 at 15:51
After Tunisian authorities targeted migrants with demolition of tent camps and arrests this week, activists seeking better migrant rights staged a sit-in in front of EU headquarters.

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South Sudan mediation talks launched in Kenya with a hope of ending conflict

β€” May 9th 2024 at 15:22
Kenya's President William Ruto has hosted high-level mediation talks over South Sudan with several African presidents, as conflict has crippled South Sudan's economy for years.

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Sudanese paramilitary carries out ethnic cleansing in Darfur, rights group says

β€” May 9th 2024 at 13:17
Thousands were killed when Sudanese paramilitary forces and their allied militias attacked the western region of Darfur in what amounted to an ethnic cleansing, Human Rights Watch said.

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Striking Kenyan doctors sign return-to-work agreement

β€” May 8th 2024 at 15:01
Kenya's public hospital doctors union signed a return-to-work agreement with the government on Wednesday, ending a strike that began in March.

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Kenya president declares public holiday to mourn hundreds of flood victims

β€” May 8th 2024 at 09:23
The president of Kenya declared May 10 a public holiday to mourn victims of the region's ongoing flooding. The holiday will be observed by planting trees.

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7 confirmed dead, dozens still missing after South Africa building collapse

β€” May 8th 2024 at 07:34
Rescue teams are continuing to search for construction workers who are believed to be buried in the rubble of a building that collapsed in South Africa on Monday.

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Rescuers make contact with 11 workers buried alive by South Africa building collapse

β€” May 7th 2024 at 19:12
Rescue teams have made contact with 11 people buried alive in the rubble of a George, South Africa, apartment building that was under construction when it collapsed.

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Togo's longtime leader eliminates presidential elections by signing new constitution

β€” May 7th 2024 at 09:20
Togo's president has enacted a new constitution eliminating presidential elections, prompting concerns that he aims to prolong his family's longstanding rule.

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5 confirmed dead, 49 missing after building under construction collapses in South Africa

β€” May 7th 2024 at 05:45
Five workers have been confirmed dead following the collapse of a multi-story apartment complex under construction in a coastal city in South Africa, according to authorities.

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2 workers confirmed dead, 53 still trapped after South Africa building collapse

β€” May 6th 2024 at 19:13
Two construction workers are now confirmed dead and 53 others trapped following the collapse of a multi-story apartment building in George, South Africa.

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40 workers trapped after building under construction reportedly collapses in South Africa

β€” May 6th 2024 at 11:56
Multiple people have been injured after a building under construction collapsed in George, South Africa. The Western Cape government is closely monitoring the situation.

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Nigerian journalist's arrest sparks outcry over press freedom restrictions

β€” May 6th 2024 at 10:29
Last week, Nigerian journalist Daniel Ojukwu was arrested in Lagos, triggering concerns about declining press freedoms in Nigeria. Nigeria ranks low in press freedom.

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Building fire that killed 76 in South Africa was caused by building negligence, report says

β€” May 6th 2024 at 10:14
A report on a deadly building fire in South Africa that killed 76 people blames city authorities for neglecting safety concerns at the building for years prior.

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Chad holds long-awaited presidential election set to end years of military rule

β€” May 6th 2024 at 09:28
Chad is holding a presidential election after three years of military rule under interim president Mahamat Deby Itno, who assumed power following his father's death.

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A military court sentences 8 Congolese army soldiers to death for cowardice, other crimes

β€” May 3rd 2024 at 18:50
8 soldiers were sentenced to death by a military court in eastern Congo for cowardice and other crimes related to fleeing the battlefield, as the government struggles to quell violence in the area.

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Pentagon Confirms Americans Sharing Air Base with Russian Troops in Niger

By: Frances Martel Β·Β Frances Martel β€” May 3rd 2024 at 14:04

U.S. Secretary of DefenseΒ Lloyd Austin confirmed on Friday that American troops are sharing space in Niger with Russian military forces.

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Sudanese military leader's son dies of injuries following a motorcycle crash in Turkey

β€” May 3rd 2024 at 13:51
Mohammed Fattah Burhan Rahman, the son of Sudan's army chief Abdel Fattah Burhan, has died at a hospital in Turkey's capital of Ankara after being severely injured in a motorcycle accident.

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Base housing US military entered by Russian troops in Niger, defense official says

β€” May 3rd 2024 at 09:57
Russian military personnel have entered an air base in Niger that hosts U.S. troops following a decision to expel U.S. forces, according to a U.S. defense official.

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Kenya postpones planned reopening of schools after more than 200 people killed by severe flooding

β€” May 3rd 2024 at 09:32
Kenya's president has delayed the reopening of schools due to ongoing heavy rains and floods, which have resulted in over 200 deaths, he announced on Friday.

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Bombing at refugee camp kills 5 people, including children, in eastern Congo

β€” May 3rd 2024 at 09:32
A bomb explosion at a refugee camp in eastern Congo has killed at least five people, including children, with over 20 others sustaining injuries, officials say.

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2 military personnel to face court martial over drone attack that killed 85 villagers in Nigeria

β€” May 3rd 2024 at 08:33
Two military personnel will face a court martial for their involvement in a military drone attack that killed 85 villagers in December in Nigeria's north.

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US can learn from controversial UK policy as first migrants rounded up for deportation, expert says

By: Peter Aitken β€” May 3rd 2024 at 03:00
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak in January declared he would ignore a U.K. Supreme Court ruling that determined the Rwanda policy was unlawful and pushed the policy through in April.

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M23 rebels seize key smartphone mineral mining town in eastern Congo

β€” May 2nd 2024 at 20:21
The mining town of Rubaya in eastern Congo, known for its production of a mineral used in smartphones, has been seized by a rebel group that allegedly has links to Rwanda.

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Islamist Turkey to Join South Africa's 'Genocide' Complaint Against Israel at the Hague

By: Frances Martel Β·Β Frances Martel β€” May 2nd 2024 at 11:41

The government of Turkey announced on Wednesday that it is seeking to become a party to a case accusing Israel of "genocide" against the terrorist organization Hamas at the International Court of Justice (ICJ).

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Liberia passes a law setting up a long-awaited war crimes court

β€” May 2nd 2024 at 15:49
Liberian President Joseph Boakai has signed an executive order to create a war crimes court to deliver justice to the victims of the country's back-to-back civil wars.

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Soccer jersey dispute between Algeria and Morocco clubs over Western Sahara goes to sports court

β€” May 2nd 2024 at 15:03
A soccer politics dispute between Morocco and Algeria, over a team jersey that includes disputed territory on a map of Morocco, will go to a full appeal hearing at the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

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Mpox outbreak that is rapidly spreading through Congo may be a new form of the disease

β€” May 2nd 2024 at 12:47
Scientists say a mutated form of mpox, detected in a mining town in Congo, might spread more easily among people than previous outbreaks.

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Tourists airlifted from Kenyan reserve as freak floods continue

β€” May 1st 2024 at 17:24
Tourists were evacuated by air Wednesday from the Maasai Mara national reserve in Kenya as devastating flash floods continued encroaching on the African nation.

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US says it will return to Chad for talks to keep troops in the country

β€” May 1st 2024 at 14:20
An American general has said the U.S. military plans to return within a month to Chad to discuss revising an agreement that allows it to keep troops based in the African country.

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Rare storm leads surge of more than 500 baby sea turtles to South African aquarium

β€” May 1st 2024 at 05:56
More than 500 baby sea turtles were left stranded on South African beaches after a rare and powerful storm, prompting their rescue by an aquarium, officials said.

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Arrest warrant issued for Central African Republic's former president over human rights abuses

β€” April 30th 2024 at 20:16
A court in the Central African Republic has issued an international arrest warrant for former President François Bozizé over human rights abuses between 2009 and 2013.

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South African police investigate allegations of signature forgery in national elections

β€” April 30th 2024 at 12:49
South African police are probing whether former President Jacob Zuma’s new political party forged signatures to register for upcoming national elections.

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45 dead as fallout from Kenya flash floods continues

β€” April 29th 2024 at 19:39
Flash floods and a landslide have left at least 45 people dead and dozens of others missing in Kenya, reportedly triggered by a clogged railway tunnel.

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Libya demands improvements after leaked photos show tiny cell of Moammar Gadhafi's son in Beirut

β€” April 29th 2024 at 15:55
Libyan authorities are demanding improvements after photographs leaked of the underground cell in Lebanon where the son of Libya’s late dictator Moammar Gadhafi has been held for years.

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UN calls for reversal of new South Sudan taxes that jeopardize food drops

β€” April 29th 2024 at 15:26
The U.N. has called for South Sudan to remove new taxes and charges that have led to its suspension of crucial food airdrops for thousands.

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Togo votes in parliamentary election testing support for proposal that could keep dynasty in power

β€” April 29th 2024 at 13:53
Togolese voters headed to the polls for parliamentary elections that gauge support for a proposed new constitution that would give lawmakers the ability to choose the country's president.

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European Union implements stricter visa requirements for Ethiopians

β€” April 29th 2024 at 11:18
The European Union has announced stricter visa requirements for Ethiopian nationals. EU countries will no longer be permitted to waive requirements, officials say.

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Kenya delays reopening of schools amid ongoing flooding as death toll nears 100

β€” April 29th 2024 at 06:26
The reopening of schools in Kenya has been postponed by one week due to heavy rains and flooding. Over 100 schools have been flooded, according to officials.

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40 confirmed dead after dam collapses in western Kenya, police say

β€” April 29th 2024 at 05:17
At least 40 people have died after a dam collapsed in western Kenya, police have confirmed. Ongoing rains have caused flooding that has already killed nearly 100 people.

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DR Congo Accuses Apple of Using Illegally Exported β€˜Blood Minerals’

By: John Hayward Β·Β John Hayward β€” April 26th 2024 at 12:09

The Congo has sent Apple a cease-and-desist order threatening legal action unless the tech giant stops using allegedly illegally exported minerals.

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On this day in history, April 27, 1805, US Marines attack shores of Tripoli, key victory in Barbary Wars

By: Kerry Byrne β€” April 26th 2024 at 23:02
The United States Marines Corps proved its resolve by leading a mercenary force on an incredible attack on Tripoli during the Barbary Wars on this day in history, April 27, 1805.

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UN warns Sudan paramilitary forces are encircling a capital in western Darfur, urges against attack

β€” April 26th 2024 at 20:27
The United Nations has said Sudanese paramilitary forces are encircling the city of El Fasher in the western Darfur region, and warned that 'an attack would have devastating consequences.'

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Biden Diplomacy: Chad, Niger Kick American Soldiers Out

By: John Hayward Β·Β John Hayward β€” April 26th 2024 at 15:22

U.S. forces were expelled from both Niger and Chad this week, dealing a serious blow to the Biden administration’s diplomacy and counter-terrorism policies in Africa.

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Burkina Faso suspends BBC, Voice of America radio stations over mass killing reports

β€” April 26th 2024 at 15:56
Burkina Faso has suspended the BBC and Voice of America radio stations over their coverage of a report on the mass killing of civilians by the country's military junta.

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At least 70 people killed by flooding in Kenya as more rain is expected through the weekend

β€” April 26th 2024 at 14:23
A government spokesperson in Kenya said on Friday that at least 70 people have been killed by flooding and heavy rains in the East African country since mid-March.

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Former Olympian Oscar Pistorius smiles in first spotting since prison release for killing model girlfriend

By: Stepheny Price β€” April 26th 2024 at 10:55
The double-amputee athlete, who competed at the London Olympics in 2012, was granted parole after spending the last decade behind bars for the murder of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.

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Somalia detains US-trained military unit over alleged theft of rations

β€” April 26th 2024 at 06:23
Somalia's government has taken action against members of its Danab commando unit for allegedly stealing rations donated by the U.S., according to officials.

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155 dead in Tanzania amid El NiΓ±o-induced flooding

β€” April 25th 2024 at 17:28
155 people have been reported dead and over 200,000 otherwise affected by widespread flooding in Tanzania following weeks' worth of heavy rain.

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US to pull troops from Chad and Niger as the African nations question its counterterrorism role

β€” April 25th 2024 at 16:28
The Pentagon said Thursday that the majority of U.S. troops in Niger and Chad will be withdrawn as the U.S. works to restore agreements with the countries as to the American military's role there.

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Congo questions Apple over knowledge of conflict minerals in its supply chain

β€” April 25th 2024 at 14:36
Lawyers representing Congo said they are questioning Apple about its knowledge of 'blood minerals' from the country's east that could be smuggled into the tech company's supply chains.

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More than 100 inmates escape from Nigerian prison after heavy rains damage facility

β€” April 25th 2024 at 10:00
Heavy rains destroyed parts of a prison near Abuja, Nigeria, leading to the escape of over 100 inmates. The downpour damaged the facility's perimeter fence.

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Ariel Henry resigns as prime minister of Haiti as country continues to face deadly gang violence

β€” April 25th 2024 at 09:53
Ariel Henry resigned on Thursday as prime minister of Haiti as the country faces rampant gang violence that has killed or injured more than 2,500 people.

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Burkina Faso's military massacred more than 200 civilians, Human Rights Watch says

β€” April 25th 2024 at 08:18
More than 2 million civilians, mostly children, have been displaced in the conflict between jihadis linked to al-Qaida and the Islamic State group and Burkina Faso's military.

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

β€” April 24th 2024 at 20:42
Amnesty International said in its annual report Wednesday that authorities in Togo have prevented civilians from protesting peacefully, and have repressed the media.

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

β€” April 24th 2024 at 17:45
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.

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

β€” April 24th 2024 at 17:39
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."

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

β€” April 23rd 2024 at 15:03
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.

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

β€” April 23rd 2024 at 10:38
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.

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

By: Frances Martel Β·Β Frances Martel β€” April 22nd 2024 at 17:07

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

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Rwanda is Safer Than London, According to the British Government

By: Oliver JJ Lane Β·Β Oliver JJ Lane β€” April 22nd 2024 at 12:12

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

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

By: Christine Rousselle β€” April 20th 2024 at 14:50
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.

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US military begins process to remove troops from troubled African nation

By: Kyle Morris β€” April 20th 2024 at 13:44
The Biden administration has kickstarted the process of removing U.S. troops from Niger, though a timeline on the effort is not immediately clear.

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Asylum Seeker Raped Teen After Deportation Flight Was Blocked

By: Oliver JJ Lane Β·Β Oliver JJ Lane β€” April 20th 2024 at 02:12

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

β€” April 19th 2024 at 14:54
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.

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

β€” April 19th 2024 at 08:29
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.

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

By: Kurt Zindulka Β·Β Kurt Zindulka β€” April 19th 2024 at 05:21

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

β€” April 18th 2024 at 19:04
Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa granted clemency Thursday to over 4,000 prisoners, including some who had been on death row.

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

β€” April 18th 2024 at 17:13
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.

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Kenya’s military chief dies in a helicopter crash

β€” April 18th 2024 at 15:53
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.

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

By: Kristina Wong Β·Β Kristina Wong β€” April 18th 2024 at 13:47

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

β€” April 18th 2024 at 14:12
Three French diplomats have reportedly been expelled from Burkina Faso by the country's ruling military junta for subversive activities.

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

β€” April 18th 2024 at 11:28
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.

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

β€” April 18th 2024 at 10:56
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.

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China Buys into Niger Junta to Secure Oil Supply

By: John Hayward Β·Β John Hayward β€” April 17th 2024 at 16:10

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

β€” April 17th 2024 at 08:04
A Caribbean ambassador has voiced the importance of creating an international tribunal to address reparations for transatlantic slavery and its enduring impacts.

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

By: Paul Bois Β·Β Paul Bois β€” April 16th 2024 at 20:06

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

By: Christine Douglass-Williams β€” March 25th 2023 at 07:00
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 β€œThe Covenant […]
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