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Biden administration 'hijacking' George Bush AIDS program to push abortion in Africa: GOP congressman

June 10, 2023

Biden administration 'hijacking' George Bush AIDS program to push abortion in Africa: GOP congressman

GOP Rep. Chris Smith is sounding the alarm over what he says is a Biden administration plan to promote abortion in Africa using funding for a Bush era AIDS relief program.

Extremists attack beachside hotel in Somalia's capital, trapping civilians inside

June 9, 2023

Extremists attack beachside hotel in Somalia's capital, trapping civilians inside

A beachside hotel in the Somali capital has come under attack by extremists. Security forces were deployed to the scene as efforts are underway to rescue individuals trapped inside.

Fatal attack on UN peacekeepers in Mali's Timbuktu region

June 9, 2023

Fatal attack on UN peacekeepers in Mali's Timbuktu region

Assailants launched a deadly assault in Mali on a United Nations peacekeeping patrol that resulted in the killing of one peacekeeper and injured eight others on Friday.

11 UN peacekeepers accused of sexual exploitation, abuse in Central African Republic

June 9, 2023

11 UN peacekeepers accused of sexual exploitation, abuse in Central African Republic

The United Nations has reported allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse involving 11 peacekeepers deployed in the Central African Republic.

Violence erupts in South Sudan UN site, leaving over 20 dead, dozens injured

June 9, 2023

Violence erupts in South Sudan UN site, leaving over 20 dead, dozens injured

The medical charity MSF said Friday the death toll from clashes between displaced people inside a United Nations site in South Sudan has risen to more than 20.

5 Africans dead, dozens feared missing in migrant boat wreck off Tunisian coast

June 8, 2023

5 Africans dead, dozens feared missing in migrant boat wreck off Tunisian coast

Dozens of African migrants are believed to be missing and five have been confirmed dead after three boats sank off the coast of Sfax, Tunisia.

US suspends food aid to Ethiopia after investigation reveals 'widespread' supply theft

June 8, 2023

US suspends food aid to Ethiopia after investigation reveals 'widespread' supply theft

The U.S. has suspended all food aid to Ethiopia after an internal investigation unveiled the large-scale, coordinated theft and diversion of goods supplied to the East African nation.

Opposition coalition secures majority in Guinea Bissau's parliament in landmark elections

June 8, 2023

Opposition coalition secures majority in Guinea Bissau's parliament in landmark elections

The national electoral commission said Thursday a coalition of opposition parties won 54 seats of Guinea Bissau’s 102 seats in parliamentary elections held Sunday.

HIV/AIDS treatment centers seeing decrease in patients after anti-gay legislation went into effect in Uganda

June 8, 2023

HIV/AIDS treatment centers seeing decrease in patients after anti-gay legislation went into effect in Uganda

Treatment centers for HIV/AIDS in Uganda have seen a decrease in patients after anti-gay laws went into effect in the country. The new laws have placed the community on lockdown.

Rebel attack in eastern Congo's Ituri province claims 18 lives, human rights group reports

June 8, 2023

Rebel attack in eastern Congo's Ituri province claims 18 lives, human rights group reports

According to a human rights group, extremist rebels operating in the eastern region of Congo's Ituri province have killed a minimum of 18 individuals across multiple villages.