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8 bodies recovered off Tunisian coast after migrant boat sinks

August 7, 2023

8 bodies recovered off Tunisian coast after migrant boat sinks

Bodies of migrants have been washing up on the beaches of Sfax, Tunisia, nearly every day. Eight bodies of Europe-bound migrants were recovered in the last two days.

Ethiopia declares state of emergency as regional violence spirals out of control

August 4, 2023

Ethiopia declares state of emergency as regional violence spirals out of control

Ethiopia's Council of Ministers has decided to declare a state of emergency in the East African nation's Amhara region over ongoing violence.

African president warns of 'opportunity' for Russia as political unrest continues

August 4, 2023

African president warns of 'opportunity' for Russia as political unrest continues

Russia's mercenary force Wagner Group has taken an interest in Niger's neighbors Burkina Faso and Mali, enmeshing themselves in the countries and turning their eyes towards Niger.

Haiti expresses skepticism over Kenya’s offer to send police to combat Haiti’s gang violence

August 4, 2023

Haiti expresses skepticism over Kenya’s offer to send police to combat Haiti’s gang violence

Residents in Haiti expressed concerns over Kenya offering international intervention to combat the Caribbean nation’s gang violence. Previously, foreign forces have wrecked the country.

Kenyan doctors report that protesters were shot while running from police or attempting to surrender

August 4, 2023

Kenyan doctors report that protesters were shot while running from police or attempting to surrender

Kenyan doctors believe many citizens were shot while running from police during the recent protests. The doctors say bullet wounds can prove this.

Zimbabwean opposition claims president's supporters stoned one of their members to death

August 3, 2023

Zimbabwean opposition claims president's supporters stoned one of their members to death

Zimbabwe's political opposition has made claims, so far unsubstantiated, that supporters of President Emmerson Mnangagwa stoned an opposition activist to death.

US Embassy in Niger partially evacuated after military takeover, Blinken says

August 3, 2023

US Embassy in Niger partially evacuated after military takeover, Blinken says

Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced that the State Department had implemented a temporary departure order from the U.S. embassy in Niger following a military takeover.

Vietnam will export 2M doses of swine fever vaccine to Philippines by October

August 2, 2023

Vietnam will export 2M doses of swine fever vaccine to Philippines by October

Vietnam granted approval for two African swine fever vaccines and has announced its intention to export two million doses to the Philippines by October.

Armed men in Central African Republic stage local meeting before killing 13 at point-blank range

August 2, 2023

Armed men in Central African Republic stage local meeting before killing 13 at point-blank range

A group of armed men targeted a Central African village Wednesday, executing 13 locals at point-blank range and leaving two others injured.

Nigerian labor unions protest soaring cost of living under new president, call for government to help

August 2, 2023

Nigerian labor unions protest soaring cost of living under new president, call for government to help

Unions in Nigeria are protesting the rising cost of living in the country under new President Bola Tinubu. The new president scrapped decadeslong subsidies causing prices to rise.