LIFESTYLE 5 hours ago On this day in history, April 27, 1805, US Marines attack shores of Tripoli, key victory in Barbary Wars 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.
Africa 8 hours ago UN warns Sudan paramilitary forces are encircling a capital in western Darfur, urges against attack 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.'
Africa 12 hours ago Burkina Faso suspends BBC, Voice of America radio stations over mass killing reports 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.
Africa 14 hours ago At least 70 people killed by flooding in Kenya as more rain is expected through the weekend 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.
Africa 22 hours ago Somalia detains US-trained military unit over alleged theft of rations 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.
Africa 1 day ago 155 dead in Tanzania amid El Niño-induced flooding 155 people have been reported dead and over 200,000 otherwise affected by widespread flooding in Tanzania following weeks' worth of heavy rain.
Washington DC 1 day ago US to pull troops from Chad and Niger as the African nations question its counterterrorism role The Pentagon said Thursday that the majority of U.S. troops in Niger and Chad will be withdrawn as the U.S. works to restore agreements with the countries as to the American military's role there.
Africa 1 day ago Congo questions Apple over knowledge of conflict minerals in its supply chain 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.
Africa 1 day ago More than 100 inmates escape from Nigerian prison after heavy rains damage facility 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.
Caribbean 1 day ago Ariel Henry resigns as prime minister of Haiti as country continues to face deadly gang violence 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.