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Clashes in Sudan's Darfur region killed at least 100 people, according to doctors in the country

May 8, 2023

Clashes in Sudan's Darfur region killed at least 100 people, according to doctors in the country

Fighting in the Darfur region of Sudan has killed at least 100 people according to doctors in the country. Hospitals in the region are still out of service.

Death toll nears 400 in Congo after flash flooding sweeps through villages

May 8, 2023

Death toll nears 400 in Congo after flash flooding sweeps through villages

At least 394 people were found dead after torrential rains broke river banks and caused flooding to sweep away buildings in the eastern Congo.

Mediterranean nation faces cemetery chaos as hundreds of bodies wash ashore

May 7, 2023

Mediterranean nation faces cemetery chaos as hundreds of bodies wash ashore

Authorities in Tunisia are considering building more cemeteries to accommodate the hundreds of migrant bodies that are washing ashore on its coast daily as local morgues overflow.

Putin poses arrest dilemma as South African opposition says if Russian-friendly government won't act, it will

May 7, 2023

Putin poses arrest dilemma as South African opposition says if Russian-friendly government won't act, it will

South Africa is resisting U.S. and European pressure to commit to arresting Russian President Vladimir Putin should he arrive in Cape Town for a planned visit in August.

Mali's military government sets June 18 constitutional referendum date

May 5, 2023

Mali's military government sets June 18 constitutional referendum date

Mali's military junta on Friday announced its plan to organize a constitutional referendum in June, which may eventually pave the way for a presidential election.

Leader of massive Kenyan death cult to be held without bond

May 5, 2023

Leader of massive Kenyan death cult to be held without bond

Paul Mackenzie, a Kenyan pastor and cult leader who allegedly convinced at least 110 congregants to starve themselves to death, is being held in jail for at least five more days.

1 of 2 Kenyan pastors in starvation cult probe eligible for release on bond

May 4, 2023

1 of 2 Kenyan pastors in starvation cult probe eligible for release on bond

Ezekiel Odero, one of two Kenyan pastors arrested over the suspicious mass deaths of his parishioners, has been deemed eligible for release on bond.

Farm attack kills 'about 15' in West African nation of Benin

May 4, 2023

Farm attack kills 'about 15' in West African nation of Benin

An attack at a farm in West Africa’s Kerou, Benin, has killed about 15 people. The incident also led to the abduction of several other people.

United States suspends food assistance to Ethiopia's Tigray region days after similar move by EU

May 4, 2023

United States suspends food assistance to Ethiopia's Tigray region days after similar move by EU

Food assistance to northern Ethiopia's Tigray region has been suspended by the United States. The European Union announced they would also be suspending food assistance to the region.

Heavy shelling in Sudan's capital disrupts aid efforts

May 4, 2023

Heavy shelling in Sudan's capital disrupts aid efforts

Aid efforts in Sudan's capitol were disrupted by heavy shelling. Fighting in the country erupted in April between the country's two top generals.