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Northern Egypt train derailment kills 2, injures 16

March 7, 2023

Northern Egypt train derailment kills 2, injures 16

A train derailment in northern Egypt killed two people and injured 16 others. Train derailments are common in Egypt due to poor maintenance; however crash in question attributed to driver error.

Reformist Sudanese general says military leaders refuse to step down

March 7, 2023

Reformist Sudanese general says military leaders refuse to step down

Sudanese Gen. Mohammed Hamdan Dagalo claims that ruling generals in the African nation refuse to step down and allow for a democratic transition to civilian government.

US citizen, Somali convicted of helping pirates kidnap journalist

March 7, 2023

US citizen, Somali convicted of helping pirates kidnap journalist

Two people helped Somali pirates abduct a German-American journalist in 2012 for a $1.6 million ransom. They were convicted of hostage-taking and supporting acts of terrorism.

Russia sends fertilizer to Malawi, aims to garner African support

March 6, 2023

Russia sends fertilizer to Malawi, aims to garner African support

The Russian government has donated 20,000 tons of fertilizer to Malawi as part of a broader effort to garner African support while strained for alliances in the West.

Sudanese activists acquitted in intel agent's killing

March 6, 2023

Sudanese activists acquitted in intel agent's killing

A Sudanese court Monday acquitted eight pro-democracy activists of a military intelligence agent's murder. Sudan is currently experiencing unprecedented political unrest.

US CDC concludes contaminated Indian cough syrup likely caused the deaths of 66 children in Gambia

March 3, 2023

US CDC concludes contaminated Indian cough syrup likely caused the deaths of 66 children in Gambia

The United States Center for Disease Control determined that a contaminated cough syrup made by an Indian manufacturer likely caused dozens of children to die in Gambia.

Explosion, fire near illegal oil refinery in Nigeria kills at least 12 people

March 3, 2023

Explosion, fire near illegal oil refinery in Nigeria kills at least 12 people

An illegal oil refinery explosion in Nigeria killed at least 12 people. Local residents claim the death toll is higher. Most victims were young people who planned to siphon oil.

Guinea, Ivory Coast repatriating citizens from Tunisia after migrant crackdown

March 2, 2023

Guinea, Ivory Coast repatriating citizens from Tunisia after migrant crackdown

The nations of Guinea and Ivory Coast are repatriating citizens from Tunisia who want to leave after a migrant crackdown. Tunisian president called for urgent measures on illegal immigration.

Mystery 30-foot chamber found inside Egypt's Great Pyramid

March 2, 2023

Mystery 30-foot chamber found inside Egypt's Great Pyramid

Researchers announced Thursday that they have found a hidden 30-foot chamber inside a Great Pyramid in Giza, Egypt. (Reuters)

African World Health Organization official urges for more support to countries facing cholera outbreaks

March 2, 2023

African World Health Organization official urges for more support to countries facing cholera outbreaks

A WHO official claims cholera has the potential to explode as rainfall persists in Africa. The official is urging more support to countries that are suffering from outbreaks.