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Pentagon typo leaked millions of sensitive messages to African nation

July 17, 2023

Pentagon typo leaked millions of sensitive messages to African nation

The Pentagon has been inadvertantly sending sensitive messages and emails to an African country due to a typo in the U.S. military's email domain name.

8 dead after Europe-bound boat capsizes near Senegal

July 14, 2023

8 dead after Europe-bound boat capsizes near Senegal

The government of Senegal said that a boat bound for Europe capsized near the country’s coast. Eight migrants were found dead and dozens more went missing.

Congolese opposition member fatally shot in Kinshasa, party calls for investigation

July 13, 2023

Congolese opposition member fatally shot in Kinshasa, party calls for investigation

A member of the Congolese opposition, Cherubin Okende, was tragically killed in the capital city of Kinshasa, with his body found inside his car and riddled with bullet wounds.

HIV/AIDS can be eliminated by 2030 if countries take the correct steps, according to UN

July 13, 2023

HIV/AIDS can be eliminated by 2030 if countries take the correct steps, according to UN

The U.N. announced that HIV/AIDS can end by 2030 if countries take the correct steps to prevent and treat the illness. Adopting non-discriminatory laws is another important step.

Sudan’s neighbors meet for peace talks in Cairo to address Sudan's raging violence

July 13, 2023

Sudan’s neighbors meet for peace talks in Cairo to address Sudan's raging violence

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi hosted a summit in Cairo to address Sudan’s raging conflict. The meeting was attended by Sudan’s six neighboring countries.

87 bodies uncovered in West Darfur of Sudan in shallow mass grave, UN says

July 13, 2023

87 bodies uncovered in West Darfur of Sudan in shallow mass grave, UN says

A mass grave containing dozens of bodies has been uncovered in West Darfur, according to the United Nations. The victims were allegedly killed by Sudan’s paramilitary.

WATCH: Plane skids off runway upon arrival, smashes to pieces on protective barrier

July 12, 2023

WATCH: Plane skids off runway upon arrival, smashes to pieces on protective barrier

A small plane landing in Somalia skidded off the runway and crashed into a fence Tuesday, shattering into pieces upon impact. All 30 passengers and four crew members survived, and only two people were injured.

Officers in Kenya kill 6 people during rising cost protests, 50 children tear-gassed

July 12, 2023

Officers in Kenya kill 6 people during rising cost protests, 50 children tear-gassed

At least 6 people died and 50 schoolchildren were tear-gassed during new protests over Kenya’s rising cost of living. Demonstrators are seeking the repeal of a new tax law.

Mass shooting claims 6 lives in South Africa, police launch manhunt for suspects

July 12, 2023

Mass shooting claims 6 lives in South Africa, police launch manhunt for suspects

A tragic incident unfolded in South Africa as a result of a mass shooting, leading to the loss of six lives and causing injuries to four individuals on Tuesday evening.

Iran's president makes rare trip to Africa, criticizes Western nations

July 12, 2023

Iran's president makes rare trip to Africa, criticizes Western nations

President Ebrahim Raisi, the leader of Iran, made a rare trip to Africa on July 12, 2023. During his trip, he criticized Western nations' support for homosexuality.