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Kenya awards Olympic track champion Kipyegon with a house, $35K for breaking 2 world records

June 14, 2023

Kenya awards Olympic track champion Kipyegon with a house, $35K for breaking 2 world records

After breaking the world record for two track meets in a span of a week, Kenyan President William Ruto has awarded Faith Kipyegon with $35,000 and a house.

More survivors rescued 2 days after Nigeria boat mishap, death toll at 106

June 14, 2023

More survivors rescued 2 days after Nigeria boat mishap, death toll at 106

A boat capsized on the Niger River in northern Nigeria, resulting in the deaths of over 100 individuals who were returning from a wedding. Authorities saved at least 144 people.

Mali bus crash kills at least 15 people, injures dozens of others

June 14, 2023

Mali bus crash kills at least 15 people, injures dozens of others

Mali's government announced that at least 15 people have been killed and dozens of others were injured when two passenger buses collided with a truck carrying livestock.

Kenya starvation cult: Death toll surpasses 300 after more bodies recovered from mass graves

June 14, 2023

Kenya starvation cult: Death toll surpasses 300 after more bodies recovered from mass graves

The number of people who died after a Kenyan pastor allegedly ordered his followers to starve to death in order to meet Jesus has surpassed 300, authorities said.

Nigerian ruling party holds parliament as new leaders elected

June 13, 2023

Nigerian ruling party holds parliament as new leaders elected

Nigeria's ruling party retained control of parliament, with consensus candidates Godswill Akpabio and Tajudeen Abbas elected as leaders of each legislative chamber.

Boat capsizes in northern Nigeria, killing nearly 100 wedding guests

June 13, 2023

Boat capsizes in northern Nigeria, killing nearly 100 wedding guests

Police said Tuesday a boat carrying residents who were returning from a wedding ceremony capsized in northern Nigeria, resulting in the death of around 100 people.

Second UN peacekeeper dies in Mali attack as extremist threat persists

June 13, 2023

Second UN peacekeeper dies in Mali attack as extremist threat persists

The United Nations announced on Monday that a second peacekeeper has tragically died from injuries sustained during an attack in Mali's northern Timbuktu region.

Fat cat! Woman's pet feline is now the size of an adult male bobcat

June 13, 2023

Fat cat! Woman's pet feline is now the size of an adult male bobcat

Laura Kay of Ontario, Canada, bought her cat Dexter from a breeder — and today he weighs 24.3 pounds — roughly the size of an adult male bobcat. He can only play with dog toys and eat dog treats.

Childhood vaccination rates in poor countries beginning to rise after being hit by COVID-19 disruptions

June 13, 2023

Childhood vaccination rates in poor countries beginning to rise after being hit by COVID-19 disruptions

Vaccination rates for children in poor countries have begun to recover after being badly hit by COVID-19 disruptions. Last year 80% of kids got vaccinations for tetanus and pertussis.

Deadly attack by militia group claims over 45 lives in eastern Congo's Ituri province

June 12, 2023

Deadly attack by militia group claims over 45 lives in eastern Congo's Ituri province

A militia group in the eastern province of Ituri in Congo has carried out a deadly attack, resulting in the deaths of over 45 people and injuring around a dozen others on Monday.