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Anti-tax protests leave at least 12 wounded in Kenya clashes

July 19, 2023

Anti-tax protests leave at least 12 wounded in Kenya clashes

Kenya clashes between police and protesters erupted as opposition groups organized demonstrations demanding President William Ruto's government to repeal new taxes.

Violence in northeastern Congo escalates with over 40 civilian deaths in 3 days, according to UN

July 19, 2023

Violence in northeastern Congo escalates with over 40 civilian deaths in 3 days, according to UN

Over 40 civilians have died in northeastern Congo in the past three days as violence continues to escalate, according to the United Nations.

At least 5 Kenyan demonstrators injured during protest over rising cost of living in the country

July 19, 2023

At least 5 Kenyan demonstrators injured during protest over rising cost of living in the country

Anti-government protests have been going on in Kenya over the rising cost of living in the country. At least 5 protestors were injured yesterday during a clash with police.

Egyptian court sentences rights activist to 3 years over 2019 opinion article

July 18, 2023

Egyptian court sentences rights activist to 3 years over 2019 opinion article

Patrick George Zaki, a rights activist, has been sentenced to over three years in prison over an opinion article he wrote in 2019. The case of Zaki has echoed in Italy.

Number of Kenyan doomsday cult members found dead surpasses 400 as authorities find 12 more bodies

July 18, 2023

Number of Kenyan doomsday cult members found dead surpasses 400 as authorities find 12 more bodies

Approximately 403 members of a Kenyan doomsday cult have been found dead. The cult members were told to fast to death in order to meet Jesus.

Worldwide childhood vaccination rates recovering in some areas following pandemic slump

July 18, 2023

Worldwide childhood vaccination rates recovering in some areas following pandemic slump

Child vaccination rates across the world recovered in some places in 2022 following a dip during the pandemic. The bounceback was strongest in large lower-income countries.

Israel affirms Morocco's claim over Western Sahara

July 17, 2023

Israel affirms Morocco's claim over Western Sahara

Israel on Monday announced its recognition of Moroccan sovereignty over the disputed Western Sahara territory, a former Spanish colony located just south of the North African nation.

Kenyan authorities seize performance-enhancing medication; woman arrested for suspected smuggling

July 17, 2023

Kenyan authorities seize performance-enhancing medication; woman arrested for suspected smuggling

Kenya's national anti-doping body announced the seizure of smuggled medication that can be used as performance-enhancing drugs, and a woman was arrested on suspicion of smuggling.

Armed separatists kill 10 civilians in attack in northwest Cameroon

July 17, 2023

Armed separatists kill 10 civilians in attack in northwest Cameroon

Ten civilians were killed, and three others wounded in a violent attack carried out by armed separatists wearing military uniforms at a crowded intersection in Bamenda.

9 dead in Cairo following a 5-story apartment building collapse

July 17, 2023

9 dead in Cairo following a 5-story apartment building collapse

At least nine people died after an apartment building collapsed in Cairo, Egypt, Monday. The collapse may have been caused by a resident who removed some walls during maintenance work.