Africa - Page 118

Floods in Somalia leave 'trail of destruction' across country, according to UN spokesman

May 16, 2023

Floods in Somalia leave 'trail of destruction' across country, according to UN spokesman

According to a United Nations spokesman, floods in Somalia left a "trail of destruction" that led to the shutdown of health facilities and the displacement of thousands.

Ex-UFC star Francis Ngannou signs exclusive deal with Professional Fighters League

May 16, 2023

Ex-UFC star Francis Ngannou signs exclusive deal with Professional Fighters League

Ex-UFC star Francis Ngannou signed a deal to fight exclusively in The Professional Fighters League's Pay-Per-View Super Fight Division, which launched earlier this year.

Ghanaian ex-president gets opposition party's nod in comeback bid

May 15, 2023

Ghanaian ex-president gets opposition party's nod in comeback bid

Former Ghanaian President John Mahama has received the National Democratic Congress' nomination in his comeback bid for the West African nation's highest office.

Senegalese police officer dead after clash with protestors gathered over opposition leader's arrest

May 15, 2023

Senegalese police officer dead after clash with protestors gathered over opposition leader's arrest

A police officer died and several protestors were injured following a clash at a demonstration over opposition leader Ousmane Sonko's arrest and rape trial.

Herders in Kenya kill 10 lions, including Loonkiito, one of the country's oldest

May 15, 2023

Herders in Kenya kill 10 lions, including Loonkiito, one of the country's oldest

One of Kenya’s oldest wild lions was killed by herders. The government has expressed concern as six more lions were speared on Saturday, bringing to 10 the number killed last week.

Nigerian chef cooks for over 4 days straight, breaks Guinness World Record

May 15, 2023

Nigerian chef cooks for over 4 days straight, breaks Guinness World Record

Nigerian chef Hilda Baci has set a Guinness World Record for cooking nonstop for over four days, shattering her predecessor's 87-hour endeavor from 2019.

Nigerian Afrobeat star Seun Kuti arrested for allegedly assaulting a cop

May 15, 2023

Nigerian Afrobeat star Seun Kuti arrested for allegedly assaulting a cop

Seun Kuti, a Nigerian Afrobeat star, turned himself in for allegedly assaulting a cop by pushing the officer along a major road in the commercial hub of Lagos.

Children forced to starve in hot sun as part of doomsday cult mass suicide: reports

May 15, 2023

Children forced to starve in hot sun as part of doomsday cult mass suicide: reports

A Christian doomsday cult in Kenya allegedly targeted children first, reportedly forcing them to starve themselves before the adults committed suicide by doing the same.

Out of Africa: Vet groups come to rescue of Afghans on Taliban kill list

May 14, 2023

Out of Africa: Vet groups come to rescue of Afghans on Taliban kill list

Last of three American handlers has returned to the U.S. safely after facing 22 charges of human trafficking in Zimbabwe for rushing to the aid of Afghan allies left behind by U.S. withdrawal.

New AI system can help conserve wildlife, prevent poaching in Africa: report

May 13, 2023

New AI system can help conserve wildlife, prevent poaching in Africa: report

The program utilizes AI-powered cameras that can distinguish between animals and humans, then send signals and warnings to local villages and rangers for help.