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Nigerian president replaces all security chiefs in major shakeup

June 19, 2023

Nigerian president replaces all security chiefs in major shakeup

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has dismissed and replaced all of the nation's security chiefs as insurgent rebel groups and violent crime take their toll on the West African nation.

UN special envoy for Libya to double down on negotiations amid continued election delays

June 19, 2023

UN special envoy for Libya to double down on negotiations amid continued election delays

U.N. special envoy for Libya Abdoulaye Bathily on Monday announced plans to crack down on the nation's rival political factions in negotiations to ensure long-postponed elections occur.

Biden administration pushed by Dems, GOP to expand Trump-era deal to blunt Russia, China

June 19, 2023

Biden administration pushed by Dems, GOP to expand Trump-era deal to blunt Russia, China

The growing presence of U.S. adversaries in Africa sparks push to create alliances between key American ally Israel and African countries, and further expand the Abraham Accords.

At least 41 killed in ISIS-linked Uganda school attack, authorities say

June 17, 2023

At least 41 killed in ISIS-linked Uganda school attack, authorities say

At least 41 bodies, including 38 students, were recovered following an attack on a secondary school in Uganda, near the Congo border, authorities said Saturday morning.

At least 41 were killed in an Islamic extremist attack at Uganda school

June 17, 2023

At least 41 were killed in an Islamic extremist attack at Uganda school

Ugandan military officials said rebel extremists linked to the Islamic State killed at least 41 people and kidnapped six others in an attack on a private school near the Congo border.

African leaders arrive in Russia to discuss peace plan with Putin after Ukraine visit

June 17, 2023

African leaders arrive in Russia to discuss peace plan with Putin after Ukraine visit

Leaders from seven African countries have arrived in St. Petersburg to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin following their time in Ukraine.

Mali's top diplomat demands UN peacekeepers leave the country after more than 10 years

June 16, 2023

Mali's top diplomat demands UN peacekeepers leave the country after more than 10 years

Mali's Foreign Minister Abdoulaye Diop demanded the immediate departure of UN peacekeepers, stating they had not fulfilled their mission and had created mistrust among the population.

Brutal attack by extremist rebels kills 7 farmers in northeast Nigeria, heightening food security concerns

June 16, 2023

Brutal attack by extremist rebels kills 7 farmers in northeast Nigeria, heightening food security concerns

A group of Islamic extremist rebels carried out a brutal attack in northeast Nigeria, resulting in the death of seven farmers. The assault has worsened the dire food security situation.

Most of 108 drowning victims in Nigeria boat accident were women and children

June 16, 2023

Most of 108 drowning victims in Nigeria boat accident were women and children

An incident in north-central Nigeria killed 108 people, after a boat they were traveling in broke apart in the Niger River. The boat was carrying over 250 passengers.

Max Park solves Rubik's Cube in 3 seconds, setting new world record

June 15, 2023

Max Park solves Rubik's Cube in 3 seconds, setting new world record

American Max Park has set a new Guinness World Record for the fastest time to solve a Rubik's Cube, doing so in just 3.13 seconds at an event in California.